title: Direct and indirect loading of the Ilizarov external fixator: the effect on the interfragmentary movements and compressive loads.
abstract: The amount of weight bearing and the force transmission to the frame have an important influence on the results of treatment with an Ilizarov external fixator. The frame provides beneficial interfragmentary movements and compressive loads at the fracture site through elastic wires. Mobilisation can be achieved by applying a weight-bearing platform at the distal end of the fixator. The effect on the interfragmentary movements and the compressive loads in indirect and direct loading were analysed in this study using a composite tibia bone model. Displacement transducers were attached to measure the interfragmentary movements and to detect relative movements of the bone fragments and movements between the rings. The compressive loads in the osteotomy were measured with loading cells in the defect zone. The weight-bearing platform had a substantial effect on the biomechanical behaviour of the frame. It led to an indirect force transmission through the fixator with respect to the osteotomy, resulting in lower compressive loads, lower interfragmentary movements and higher mechanical stress on the frame.
authors: Jan
authors: J
authors: Gessmann
authors: Hinnerk
authors: H
authors: Baecker
authors: Birger
authors: B
authors: Jettkant
authors: Gert
authors: G
authors: Muhr
authors: Dominik
authors: D
authors: Seybold
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