Articulated external ankle fixation: Effect of hinge axis position on joint kinetics

Michael Bottlang; J L Marsh; T D Brown

doi:10.1115/IMECE1997-0339

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Articulated external ankle fixation: Effect of hinge axis position on joint kinetics

Michael Bottlang, J L Marsh and T D Brown

ASME 1997 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, pp.283-284

1997

DOI: 10.1115/IMECE1997-0339

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Abstract

Articulated external fixation of the ankle joint has been used for the treatment of tibial pylon fractures, with encouraging results [1]. However, problems exist with ankle stiffness, limited range of motion, and calcaneal pin loosening [2].

Fracture (Materials)

Fracture (Process)

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Stiffness

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Title: Subtitle: Articulated external ankle fixation: Effect of hinge axis position on joint kinetics
Creators: Michael Bottlang
J L Marsh
T D Brown
Resource Type: Conference proceeding
Publication Details: ASME 1997 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, pp.283-284
DOI: 10.1115/IMECE1997-0339
Comment: Paper No: IMECE1997-0339
Language: English
Date published: 1997
Academic Unit: Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Record Identifier: 9984304716202771

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