Finite Element Analysis for First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis Demonstrates Reduction in Stress Across Bio-Integrative Fixation Over Traditional Metal Fixation
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot; Bunion Introduction/Purpose: During each step-in gait, the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) is stressed by 90% of body weight, while loading the metatarsal head and base with up to 29% (228N/80Kg patient) of body weight (188N) during each foot push-off. To withstand...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2022-11-01
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| Series: | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011421S00876 |