Here are five things to know about the PEEK-OPTIMA Ultra Reinforced:
1. The technology is a polymer-based anatomic device designed for patients with a poor prognosis and at high risk.
2. There is improved visibility of the fracture during surgery and the technology allows surgeons to assess reduction and alignment.
3. A survey shows more than 80 percent of surgeons can identify poor fracture alignment with PEEK-OPTIMA Ultra Reinforced, as opposed to less than 30 percent when using metals.
4. Patients now have more comorbidities, such as obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis. There is also a longer life expectancy, meaning potentially more patients will need orthopedic trauma care.
5. The technology combines the PEEK-OPTIMA Natural polymers with additional strength from continuous carbon fibre. The material can have mechanical strength similar to metallic plates and has 50-times greater resistance to fatigue as well as an extended implant life.
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