Live Date:
November 9, 2023
7:15 PM CST

Academic session in the format of panel for discussion of the current status of the use of carbon fiber implants in orthopaedic surgery, specifically in trauma surgery and in orthopaedic oncology. The discussion will focus on the indications, advantages and disadvantages of carbon fiber implants. The available published literature in the topic will be reviewed.

Learning Objectives

• To discuss the current indications, advantages and disadvantages of the use of carbon fiber implants in orthopaedic trauma and orthopaedic oncology.
• To discuss the surgical technique, intraoperative pitfalls and pearls in the use of carbon fiber implants as well as the management of potential complications.
• To review the current literature focus on the use of carbon fiber in orthopaedic surgery