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Why Carbon Fiber?
Radiation Therapy
Radiation Planning
Prior to radiotherapy a CT based radiation planning is performed.
Metal pedicle screw constructs create artifacts, which require longer planning time and uncertainties in tumor delineation.​
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The CarboClear implants present negligible CT artifacts, which allow:
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Precise delineation
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Precise dosimetry
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Reduced planning time
​Radiation Delivery
The CarboClear implants allow:
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Negligible backscattering and attenuation: Tumor receives maximum radiation with minimal collateral damage
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This is applicable to all radiation modalities:
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Photon Therapy
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SBRT
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Proton Therapy
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Carbon Ion Therapy
Radiation Therapy
Negligible effect on radiation dose distribution
Proton Therapy
Radiation Attenuation:
Carbon Fiber Vs. Titanium Implants
Joshua D Palmer, MD Radiation Oncologist
The Ohio State University
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