Fig. 6From: Investigating the biomechanical function of the plate-type external fixator in the treatment of tibial fractures: a biomechanical studyPhotographs of the failure modes of configurations for a axial compression, catastrophic fracture of the diaphysis through the screw hole found in the classical plate-type external fixator group (indicated by the black arrow); b four-point bending, catastrophic fracture of the diaphysis found in the extended plate-type external fixator group (indicated by the black arrow); and c torsion, oblique fracture found in the unilateral external fixator group (indicated by the black arrow)Back to article page