Effect of Repeated Sterilization by Different Methods on Strength of Carbon Fiber Rods Used in External Fixator Systems

Unal O. K., Poyanli O. S., Unal Ü., Mutlu H. H., Ozkut A. T., Esenkaya I.

JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA, cilt.32, sa.8, ss.425-430, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 32 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2018
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001224
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.425-430
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: carbon fiber, sterilization, hydrogen peroxide, auto-clave, strength
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Objectives: We aimed to study the effects of repeated sterilization, using different methods, on the carbon fiber rods of external fixator systems.