Biomechanical Performance of Static Compression Devices Compared to NiTiNOL Compression Devices in Simulated First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis

Category: Midfoot/Forefoot; Basic Sciences/Biologics Introduction/Purpose: Traditional hardware for first MTP arthrodesis procedures are typically made from stainless steel or titanium. While postoperative non-weightbearing protocols have enabled successful results with these devices, they are still...

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Main Authors: Tyler Gonzalez MD, MBA, J. Benjamin Jackson MD, MBA, Shannon King MS, Kristen Gregory, James Johnson PhD, Courtney Kline MS, David Safranski PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-12-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011423S00027