Biomechanical comparison of different fixation methods in tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis: a cadaver study
Matthias Trost,
Suzan Yarkin,
Matthias Knieps
et al.
Abstract:Background
Various fixation methods are available for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis: nail, plate, or screws. An intramedullary bone stabilization system within a balloon catheter has not previously been used in tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis. The aim of this study was to compare the stability of these techniques.
Methods
Twenty-four lower legs from fresh-frozen human cadavers were used. Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis was performed with a retrograd… Show more
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