Use of external fixators in developing countries: a short socioeconomic analysis

P Cinthuja, PCI Wijesinghe, P Silva - Cost Effectiveness and Resource …, 2022 - Springer
The use of external fixators (EFs) dates back to 377 BC Hippocrates' time, and it has a wide
range of orthopaedic applications. External fixator has expanded its use in the management …

Configuration synthesis and structural design of lower-mobility parallel external fixators based on corrective degree-of-freedom classification

S Zuo, M Dong, C Tao, R Jiao, G Li, J Li - Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2022 - Elsevier
Foot and ankle deformity remains a common presenting complaint in orthopedic surgery.
External fixator is a key medical device to assist gradual correction. Its configuration …

Towards collision detection in foot and ankle deformity correction using parallel external fixator: A novel analytical approach

S Zuo, J Li, M Dong, C Tao, R Jiao, G Li - Applied Mathematical Modelling, 2022 - Elsevier
Gradual correction using external fixator has been advocated as a minimally invasive
solution for limb deformity and is widely used in the clinic. This treatment manner requires a …

Ilizarov techniques with limited adjunctive surgical procedures for the treatment of preadolescent recurrent or neglected clubfeet

AA Khanfour - Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B, 2013 - journals.lww.com
When choosing the Ilizarov technique for the treatment of recurrent or neglected clubfeet
deformity, there was a consensus on the treatment of 3–8-year-old children by the soft-tissue …

A 3‐DOF electromotor‐driven external fixator for foot and ankle deformity correction based on X‐ray digital measurement

J Li, S Wang, S Zuo, M Dong… - The International Journal …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background The use of external fixators to treat foot and ankle deformities remains a
challenge in orthopedic surgery due to their diversity. We hope to improve the automation …

[HTML][HTML] Outcomes of Management of Severe Clubfoot among Children by Ilizarov External Fixator

M Nwet, R Vignesh, W Khaing, S San… - Malaysian Orthopaedic …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Materials and methods This study aimed at analysing the morphological and functional
outcomes of treating severe clubfoot by Ilizarov external fixator among children from July …

A 4-DOF Parallel External fixator for Foot-Ankle Deformity Correction

S Zuo, J Li, M Dong, G Li, R Jiao… - 2022 IEEE International …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Foot-ankle deformity is one of the common complaints in orthopaedic surgery. The external
fixator has been selected as the medical apparatus to help with gradual correction, and the …

[图书][B] Investigation Into the Use of the Ilizarov Frame for the Correction of Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (clubfoot)

G Hernandez - 2016 - search.proquest.com
Clubfoot is one of the most common pathologies of the foot affecting 1 in 1000 newborn
babies according to statistics. The first treatment approach is by using conventional …