3D Printing Adjustable Stiffness External Fixator for Mechanically Stimulated Healing of Tibial Fractures

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Configuration and components of the adjustable stiffness external fixator: (a) anterior frame; (b) posterior frame; (1) pin and half pin; (2) clamp with mounting holes where the mounting pins are imbedded; (3) actuators; (c) detail of the connecting rod which regulates the stiffness.