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UCI Health pioneers carbon fiber spine implants

UCI Health surgeons are among the earliest adopters in Orange County to use carbon fiber implants for complex spine reconstruction following tumor removal.

  • May 13, 2026

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Objective:

To report on the use of carbon fiber implants for complex spine reconstruction after tumor removal.

Key Findings:
  • Carbon fiber implants improve imaging quality on CT and MRI scans.
  • Carbon fiber implants reduce radiation exposure during follow-up treatment.
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UCI Health pioneers carbon fiber spine implants

  • May 13, 2026

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