A reconfigurable seven-link multi-mode external-fixation system for improving emergency limb fracture stabilization efficiency

Fei, Cuizhi; Jiao, Zongqi; Meng, Qiaoling; Zhang, Bangke; Lu, Xuhua

doi:10.5194/ms-17-453-2026

Articles | Volume 17, issue 1

https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-453-2026

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https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-453-2026

© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Articles | Volume 17, issue 1

Research article

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16 Apr 2026

Research article |

| 16 Apr 2026

A reconfigurable seven-link multi-mode external-fixation system for improving emergency limb fracture stabilization efficiency

Cuizhi Fei, Zongqi Jiao, Qiaoling Meng, Bangke Zhang, and Xuhua Lu

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The reconfigurable external fixation based on the seven-link mechanism has configurations in multiple dimensions, multiple postures, and multiple fracture scenarios, enabling rapid and stable fixation of fractures in the femur, tibia, elbow joint, knee joint, and ankle joint. It has been verified that this external fixation has stable structure and reliable fixation and significantly shortens the operation time and can be used for temporary fracture fixation in emergency medical scenarios.