%0 Journal Article
	%A Karel Frydrýšek and  Pavel Koštial and  Karla Barabaszová and  Jana Kukutschová
	%D 2011
	%J International Journal of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
	%B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
	%I Open Science Index 52, 2011
	%T New Ways for Designing External Fixators Applied in Treatment of Open and Unstable Fractures
	%U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/792
	%V 52
	%X This paper deals with a new way for designing
external fixators applied in traumatology and orthopaedics. These
fixators can be applied in the treatment of open and unstable
fractures or for lengthening human or animal bones etc. The new
design is based on the development of Ilizarov and other techniques
(i.e. shape and weight optimalization based on composite materials,
application of smart materials, nanotechnology, low x-ray absorption,
antibacterial protection, patient's comfort, reduction in the duration
of the surgical treatment, and cost).
	%P 848 - 853