Table 1 Hybrid fixators classification based on rings and linear elements and their position in the frame

1. Type I configuration

IA

1 ring and 1 linear element.

IB

1 ring and 2 linear elements.

IC

1 ring and 3 or more linear elements.

2. Type II configuration

IIA

2 rings and 1 linear element.

IIB

2 rings and 2 linear elements.

IIC

2 rings and 3 linear elements

IID

2 rings and 4 linear elements.

3. Type III configuration