Low cost 3D printed clamps for external fixator for developing countries: a biomechanical study

Low cost 3D printed clamps for external fixator for developing countries: a biomechanical study

Abstract Background External fixation is a mainstream limb reconstruction technique, most often used after a traumatic injury. Due to the high rates of trauma in developing countries, external fixation devices are often utilized for immediate fracture stabilization and soft tissue repair. Proper ext...

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Main Authors: Felix J. Landaeta, Jose Nauaki Shiozawa, Arthur Erdman, Cara Piazza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:3D Printing in Medicine
Subjects:
Linear external fixation
Biomechanical properties
Low cost
3D print
Third world
Developing countries
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41205-020-00084-3

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