Axial Biomechanical Performance Evaluation of Locally-developed Modular External Fixator
Jan Francois B. Severo, Miguel Sandino O. Aljibe, Anjenina U. Durana, Jason Pechardo, Dionella Jitka B. Quinagoran, Eduardo R. Magdaluyo, Emmanuel P. Estrella · 2026
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Description
Severo and co-authors bench-tested, in a 2026 study, a locally made modular external fixator for broken shin bones, built in the Philippines where imported frames cost too much for most patients. External fixators pin fractures from outside the skin while they heal. The prototype went through standard axial squeeze tests against two established frames.
Wrench-tightening its clamps multiplied the frame's strength one and a half to two and a half times. Even hand-tightened, it matched the Roger Anderson frame's mechanical performance. The team measured ultimate, yield, and safe strengths plus stiffness for each contender. Their verdict: the home-grown frame is stable enough to deserve clinical steps, and could put fracture care within reach where imported gear is a luxury.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Jan Francois B. Severo, Miguel Sandino O. Aljibe, Anjenina U. Durana, Jason Pechardo, Dionella Jitka B. Quinagoran, Eduardo R. Magdaluyo, Emmanuel P. Estrella |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 27 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |