Biomechanical comparison of different fixation methods in tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis: a cadaver study

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 stabil...

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Main Authors: Matthias Trost, Suzan Yarkin, Matthias Knieps, Sönke Frey, Wolfram Friedrich Neiss, Peer Eysel, Sascha Gick, Jens Dargel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-04444-7