Abstract
Initial tensioning of the forefoot wires to 130 kg followed by simultaneous tensioning of the calcaneal wires to 90 kg and using the rigid double-row foot plate closed anteriorly via threaded rods produce maximum preservation of the initial wire tension during foot circular external fixation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 443-455 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2018 |
Keywords
- Calcaneal wire pretension
- Circular external fixation
- Foot and ankle
- Foot frame biomechanics
- Metatarsal wire pretension
- Wire tension
- Wire tension loss
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine