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 …

A computer-assisted preoperative path planning method for the parallel orthopedic robot

J Li, R Cui, P Su, L Ma, H Sun - Machines, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Trajectory planning is the premise of the control of orthopedic robots, which is
directly related to the safety of the human body. However, to date, the trajectory of orthopedic …

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 …

Error identification and compensation regarding the kinematic parameter of the MD-PEF for tibial deformity correction

G Li, X Tang, J Li, M Dong - Computers in Biology and Medicine, 2023 - Elsevier
The correction accuracy of an external fixator is crucial to the treatment outcome of deformity
correction and patient safety. In this study, the mapping model is established between the …

[PDF][PDF] 骨折复位及畸形矫正机器人的轨迹规划研究进展

崔睿, 陈殿生, 苏鹏, 李剑, 孙昊 - 机械工程学报, 2022 - qikan.cmes.org
骨折复位及畸形矫正机器人对于人体肢体功能的重建具有积极的意义, 其轨迹规划的质量直接
影响着术后的效果和机器人的实用性, 然而目前系统的轨迹规划研究分析较少 …

Influence of parameter deviation on the closeness of the tibial limb and external fixator based on a novel collision detection algorithm

G Li, J Li, S Zuo, M Dong - International Journal for Numerical …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The Ortho‐SUV frame (OSF) is a hexapod external fixator widely applied in
orthopedics deformity correction. The possibility of collision between OSF's struts and the …

[PDF][PDF] Research progress on trajectory planning of fracture reduction and deformity correction robot

崔睿, 陈殿生, 苏鹏, 李剑, 孙昊 - Journal of Mechanical …, 2022 - qikan.cmes.org
The fracture reduction and deformity correction robot has positive significance for the
reconstruction of human limb function. The postoperative effect and the practicability of the …

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 …

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 …