Finite element analysis and clinical study of chest wall reconstruction using carbon fiber artificial rib

Abstract Carbon fiber composites are emerging as a promising new biomaterial for chest wall reconstruction implants due to their mechanical properties and biocompatibility. This work evaluates the biomechanics of carbon fiber artificial ribs using finite element analysis and clinical implementation....

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Main Authors: Xiang Zhang, Zhixia Cai, Bo Liu, Jiqiao Liao, Fenglei Yu, Zhoujian Tan, Bin Wang, Mei Yang, Bowen Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50716-x

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