Biomechanical investigation of external fixators for the treatment of supracondylar humerus fractures

[...]these techniques may not provide adequate stability especially in case of comminution zones or oblique fractures. [...]external fixation (EF) with various technical configurations has been suggested as alternative. [...]Hohloch et al. reported the superior stability of ulnar over radial anti-rotation wires in EF with Schanz screws under static loading conditions [1]. Hohloch L, Konstantinidis L, Wagner FC, Strohm PC, Sudkamp NP, Reising K. Biomechanical evaluation of a new technique for external fixation of unstable supracondylar humerus fractures in children.