Wu Ren, Kailu Zhang, Ziya Zhao, Xueling Zhang, Fei Lin, Yawei Li, Ke Bao, Jun Yang, Jinlong Chang, Jia Li
BACKGROUND: This work investigated the differences in the biomechanical properties of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and percutaneous minimally invasive fixation (PMIF) for the fixation of calcaneal fractures (Sanders type II and III calcaneal fractures as examples) through finite element analysis. METHODS: Based on CT images of the human foot and ankle, according to the principle of three-point fixation, namely the sustentaculum tali, the anterior process and the calcaneal tuberosity were fixed...
March 5, 2024: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research