The influence of different connecting rod configurations on the stability of the Ilizarov Frame: A biomechanical study

Background: The Ilizarov external fixator (IEF) is frequently used in trauma and elective orthopaedics. Many of its biomechanical variables (ring size; wire diameter; wire number; half pins versus wires; etc.) and their influence on stability and stiffness have been investigated. There is however a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thiart, Gerhard
Other Authors: Laubscher, Maritz
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2018
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27557