The biomechanics of external fixation consist of three inter-related aspects: (1) the relationship between the transosseous elements (wires, half-pins) and the surrounding tissues; (2) the control of bone fragment position; (3) the control of bone fragment rigidity. These are discussed in the following sections.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Basic Principles of External Skeletal Fixation Using the Ilizarov and Other Devices
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages23-46
Number of pages24
ISBN (Electronic)9788847026193
ISBN (Print)9788847026186
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2012

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