Design and Development of a Novel 3-D Printed External Fixation Device for Fracture Stabilization
Abstract Background An external fixator is an orthopaedic device used to stabilize long bone fractures after high energy trauma. These devices are external to the body and fixed to metal pins going into non-injured areas of bone. They serve a mechanical function to maintain length, prevent bending,...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-06-01
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| Series: | 3D Printing in Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41205-023-00179-7 |