The Mechanics of External Fixation

• DOI: 10.1007/s11420-006-9025-0
• Publication Date: 2006-12-20T15:37:55Z
• Authors: Austin T. Fragomen; S. Robert Rozbruch
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine

External fixation has evolved from being used primarily as a last resort method to becoming main stream technique treat myriad of bone and soft tissue pathologies. Techniques in limb reconstruction continue advance largely result the use these external devices. A thorough understanding biomechanical principles is useful for all orthopedic surgeons most will have occasionally mount fixator throughout their career. In this review, various types fixators common clinical applications are described with focus on unilateral circular frames. The that govern bony stability reviewed well recommended techniques applying maximize stability. Additionally, we illustrated methods managing patients while they frames facilitate function shorten treatment duration.