Changes in Chopart joint load following tibiotalar arthrodesis: in vitro analysis of 8 cadaver specimen in a dynamic model

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the current discussion of surgical treatment of arthroses in the ankle joint, arthrodesis is in competition with artificial joint replacement. Up until now, no valid biomechanical findings have existed on the changes in intraartic...

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Main Authors: Herberts T, Muller O, Suckel A, Wulker N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/8/80