ReviewMedical engineering & physics2021
An engineering review of external fixators.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Outcomes of Internal, External, and Hybrid Fixation in Hindfoot Charcot Neuroarthropathy: A Descriptive Systematic Review and Single-Arm Meta-analysis of Observational Studies.Foot & ankle international · 2026Pooled it
- Axial Biomechanical Performance Evaluation of Locally-developed Modular External Fixator.Acta medica Philippina · 2026Article
- Safety and utility of magnetic resonance imaging of patients with external fixators: a systematic review.OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma · 2025Review
- Finite element analysis and clinical evaluation of cross locking external fixator configuration for distal third tibia fracture.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- In-vitro external fixation pin-site model proof of concept: A novel approach to studying wound healing in transcutaneous implants.Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine · 2024Article
- Finite element simulations of smart fracture plates capable of cyclic shortening and lengthening: which stroke for which fracture?Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2024Article
- Biomechanical assessment of Kirschner wires integrated with a novel external fixation device for treatment of pediatric supracondylar humeral fracture: a finite element analysis.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2024Article
- The Influence of Sagittal Pin Angulation on the Stiffness and Pull-Out Strength of a Monolateral Fixator Construct.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Design and Development of a Novel 3-D Printed External Fixation Device for Fracture Stabilization.3D printing in medicine · 2023Article
- Circular External Fixator Removal in the Outpatient Clinic Using Regional Anaesthesia: A Pilot Study of a Novel Approach.Strategies in trauma and limb reconstructionArticle
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Abstract
External Fixators are a common technique used to treat a variety of issues related to bones, predominantly due to its non-intrusive nature and versatility in terms of form and materials. While it is mainly used to treat open fractures, its other uses include limb lengthening, deformity correction, bone grafting, compression of non-unions and stabilization of dislocations. Its earliest use dates as far back as 400 BCE and has undergone significant improvements, focusing on both customization and optimization. These two aspects highlight the significance of complementing the orthopaedic requirements with engineering knowledge and its applications. Hence, this review paper aims to conduct an examination of recent developments of external fixators with a special focus on its structure, the usage of materials and biomechanical investigations using experimental and numerical techniques. The paper presents the existing level of engineering knowledge with regards to these aspects and identifies research gaps, which can improve the quality of the commonly used external fixators.
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