This video shows the cyclic and static tests for external skeletal fixation devices from Zwick. The static materials testing machines have been exclusively designed for tensile, flexure, compression, ...

When treating a fracture, your healthcare provider might place an external fixator, also known as an ex fix, to keep the injured bones stable and in place. Bear in mind, though, that these external ...

Intra-articular fractures of the distal radius (IFDR) represent high energy, complex, unstable injuries, and account for approximately one-sixth of the fractures observed in emergency rooms. 1,2 The ...

An external pelvic fixator is a surgical procedure that stabilizes a broken hip or pelvic bone. A surgeon will use small screws, pins, and carbon fiber bars to stabilize the fracture. Doctors may use ...