External fixator configurations in tibia fractures: 1D optimization and 3D analysis comparison

The use of external fixation devices in orthopedic surgery is very common in open tibial fractures. A properly applied fixator may improve the healing process while one improperly applied might delay the healing process. The several external fixator systems used in clinical today, can be categorized...

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Main Author: Roseiro, Luis M. (author)
Other Authors: Neto, M. Augusta (author), Amaro, Ana (author), Leal, Rogerio P. (author), Samarra, Miguel C. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2014
Subjects:
Optimization
Fracture tibia
Finite element method
External fixator
3D analysis
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10316/27390
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:estudogeral.sib.uc.pt:10316/27390

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http://hdl.handle.net/10316/27390

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