Matthew J. Thompson, MD

Carbon fiber-reinforced polyether­therketone or CFR-PEEK implants have been used in orthopedic surgery, and spine surgery in particular, for almost 2 decades. However, the increased use of these carbon-reinforced implants has recently occurred in orthopedic traumatology, sports medicine and oncology.

Local recurrence of soft tissue sarcoma is associated with distant metastases and mortality, so prompt detection is important to ensure optimal outcomes.