Motion of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis under different loading patterns: A biomechanical study

Purpose: The distal tibiofibular syndesmosis is an important structure for ankle stability. The objective of this study was to evaluate the motion of the syndesmosis under different loading patterns and determine the characteristics of the syndesmotic motion. Methods: Six fresh cadaveric lower extre...

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Main Authors: Wan-kun Hu, Da-wei Chen, Bing Li, Yun-feng Yang, Guang-rong Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499019842879