Carbon-fiber (CF) plates are a promising alternative to metal plates. However, reported experience in orthopaedic oncology remains limited. The aim of this study was to identify complications
of patients with bone tumors treated with CF plates. Between February 2015 and May 2021, 13 centers retrospectively registered patients with bone tumors that were reconstructed using CF
plates. Complications were identified, and timing and etiology of complications were noted. Similar complications were tabulated and classified based on mechanical, non-mechanical and paediatric
complications. Mechanical complications included: (1) aseptic loosening or graft-host non-union, and (2) structural complications. Non-mechanical complications included: (3) soft tissue complications,
(4) infection and (5) tumor progression. Specific paediatric complications included (6) growth arrest resulting in longitudinal or angular deformity. Ninety-six patients were included with a median
follow-up time of 35 months.
