Effects of Ankle Arthrodesis on Biomechanical Performance of the Entire Foot.

Ankle arthrodesis is one popular surgical treatment for ankle arthritis, chronic instability, and degenerative deformity. However, complications such as foot pain, joint arthritis, and bone fracture may cause patients to suffer other problems. Understanding the internal biomechanics of the foot is c...

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Main Authors: Yan Wang, Zengyong Li, Duo Wai-Chi Wong, Ming Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4519327?pdf=render