A finite element study: Finding the best configuration between unilateral, hybrid, and ilizarov in terms of biomechanical point of view

• Main Authors: Abd. Aziz, Aishah Umairah, Abdul Wahab, Abdul Hadi, Abdul Rahim, Rabiatul Adibah, Abdul Kadir, Mohammed Rafiq, Ramlee, Muhammad Hanif
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2020
• Subjects: Q Science (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/90390/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2020.08.001

In an open fracture, the external fixator is one of the definitive treatment options as it could provide the initial stabilisation of the fractured bone. Limited literature discussing on the biomechanical stability between unilateral, hybrid and Ilizarov configurations, principally in treating a fem...