Standard Specification and Test Methods for External Skeletal Fixation Devices
This specification provides a characterization of the design and mechanical function of external skeletal fixation devices (ESFDs), provides test methods for the characterization of ESFD mechanical properties, and identifies needs for further development of test methods and performance criteria.
This specification includes a terminology and classification annex and five standard test method annexes as follows:
• Test method for external skeletal fixator connectors
• Test method for determining in-plane compressive properties of circular ring or ring segment bridge elements
• Test method for external skeletal fixator joints
• Test method for external skeletal fixator pins
• Test method for external skeletal fixator subassemblies
• Test method for external skeletal fixator-bone constructs
