The development of a universal fixator for application in low- and middle income countries

The goal of this project is to develop a universal fixator clamp for application in low - and middle income countries, providing fixation to both lower- as upper extremity open fractures.

Universal fixator for application in low- and middle-income countries

Open fractures are treated in only 42% of the health facilities in low- and middle income countries. Worldwide, external fixation is one of the most important treatment methods for open fractures, providing immobilization to the fracture while retaining soft tissue integrity. I

The goal of this project is to develop a universal fixator clamp for application in low - and middle income countries, providing fixation to both lower- as upper extremity open fractures. In collaboration with Global Surgery Amsterdam and the Amsterdam University Medical Center we work on a universal fixator for application in low- and middle-income countries.

Further development of the universal fixator is necessary to ensure succeful adoptation in LMICs.

Please reach out if you are intersted to be involved in this project.

Contact: j.dankelman@tudelft.nl or r.m.oosting@tudelft.nl

Students involved:

Christaan Horsman (graduated 2020)

Experts involved

Dr. Mathijs Botman (AMC, Global Surgery Amsterdam)

Dr. Pim Bongers (AMC, Global Surgery Amsterdam)

Dr. ir. Tim Horeman (TU Delft)