Assessment of mechanical stability of a parallel wire bone transport system for use with an Ilizarov frame

R. A. Wilkes, A. Harrison, R. M. Atkins

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Abstract

A novel fine wire bone transport system for use with Ilizarov frames has been used in Bristol. It uses parallel wires instead of crossed wires. Its stiffness has been tested and compared with a crossed wire construct. In its basic form it is not as stiff to bending and shear loading, however, by modification it can be made at least as stiff. A parallel wire construct does not transfix as much soft tissue as a crossed wire construct when used in the leg. This is advantageous, because soft tissue transfixion causes pain and limb swelling, which impair patient mobilization.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)197-202
Number of pages6
JournalProceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine
Volume209
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sep 1995
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • bone transport
  • circular frame
  • external fixator
  • Ilizarov frame

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