Mechanical performance of hybrid Ilizarov frames containing full-threaded Schanz screws
ORTHOPEDICS, cilt.30, sa.4, ss.304-307, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 30 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2007
- Doi Numarası: 10.3928/01477447-20070401-09
- Dergi Adı: ORTHOPEDICS
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.304-307
- Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Modification of circular Ilizarov frames is necessary to overcome the difficulties in pin positioning due to unfavorable anatomic site or local soft-tissue conditions. Hybrid frame configurations consisting of half pins or full-threaded schanz screws are widely used in clinical practice. This study compared the mechanical performance of hybrid frames and a standard system. One standard and five modified hybrid systems were tested under axial compression, four-point bending, and torsional forces. Systems modified with full-threaded schanz screws showed a higher stiffness than half pin modifications and exhibited a similar mechanical performance of a standard system.