Clinical biomechanics
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Clinical biomechanics · Jul 2003
Comparative StudyMechanical performance of hybrid Ilizarov external fixator in comparison with Ilizarov circular external fixator.
The aim of this study was to determine the stiffness characteristics of the standard and hybrid Ilizarov fixators. ⋯ For optimum fixator stiffness in hybrid fixators, at least three femoral arches and four half-pins must be used. However, it should be remembered that, hybrid fixator models had less axial and bending stiffness than standard Ilizarov fixator model.