The review of biomechanical properties of external fixators used in treatment of fractures.
Based on the review of the literature, the author tries to establish the criteria for the external fixator that increase the safety of treatment and rise up positive outcome. According to the author's opinion the requirements for constructional properties of the external fixator are to be fulfilled if modern computer simulation techniques are employed.
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Oddział Chirurgii Urazowo-Ortopedycznej, Szpital Czerniakowski, Warszawa.