Ankle Joint Biomechanics Following Transepiphyseal Screw Fixation of the Distal Tibia

Transepiphyseal screws have traditionally been removed after fixation of pediatric ankle fractures due to concerns about increased forces and contact pressures within the tibiotalar joint secondary to the implant. No study has assessed pressure across the ankle joint after such fixation. Seven adult...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric orthopaedics 2005-09, Vol.25 (5), p.635-640
Hauptverfasser:	Charlton, Michael, Costello, Richard, Mooney, James F, Podeszwa, David A
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Ankle Joint - physiology Biological and medical sciences Biomechanical Phenomena Biomechanics. Biorheology Bone Screws Cadaver Child, Preschool Epiphyses - surgery Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Humans Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine Medical sciences Pressure Tibial Fractures - surgery Tissues, organs and organisms biophysics Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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