The Use of a Working Model for Teaching Functional and Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Subtalar Joint

Abstract

Surgeons can use this model to effectively teach trainees in this field about the mechanics and anatomy of the subtalar joint and other relevant applications.

Impact of a Three-Dimensional “Hands-On” Anatomic Teaching Module on Acetabular Fracture Pattern Recognition by Orthopaedic Residents

“…The knowledge acquisition was, however, only short-term, necessitating repeated interventions. The concept of utilizing a ''working model'' has previously been demonstrated to be similarly effective for teaching the complex functional and applied anatomy of the subtalar joint 9 . In that study, the orthopaedic residents who were taught using the ''working model'' of the talus and calcaneus not only performed better on a post-intervention multiple-choice quiz than those taught using written texts and diagrams, but they also felt subjectively more confident in their understanding of the anatomy.…”

Screw Placement in Subtalar Arthrodesis: A Biomechanical Study

“…With the specimen oriented as described, rotation was sequentially applied in two opposing directions to produce internal and external rotation of the talus relative to the calcaneus, 21,23,25,27,37 at a rate of 1 degree/second, until 4 N-m of torque was reached. This torque magnitude was previously determined to appropriately challenge the fixed constructs without perceptibly damaging them in a pilot study.…”