Biomechanical study of a low-cost external fixator for diaphyseal fractures of long bones

Biomechanical study of a low-cost external fixator for diaphyseal fractures of long bones

Abstract Background External fixation improves open fracture management in emerging countries. However, sophisticated models are often expensive and unavailable. We assessed the biomechanical properties of a low-cost external fixation system in comparison with the Hoffmann® 3 system, as a reference....

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Main Authors: Kouamé Jean-Eric Kouassi, Olivier Cartiaux, Loic Fonkoué, Christine Detrembleur, Olivier Cornu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Biomechanical testing
External fixators
Low-cost
Stiffness
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01777-5

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