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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy

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01-09-2012 | Ankle

Biomechanical evaluation of tenodesis reconstruction in ankle with deltoid ligament deficiency: a finite element analysis

Authors: Can Xu, Ming-Yan Zhang, Guang-Hua Lei, Can Zhang, Shu-Guang Gao, Wen Ting, Kang-Hua Li

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 9/2012

Abstract

Purpose

Isolated deltoid ligament injuries are relatively uncommon but can be a significant source of pain and disability. Several approaches to deltoid reconstruction have been reported. However, there is no previous comparative study of Wiltberger, Deland, Kitaoka and Hintermann procedures with respect to biomechanical characteristics such as kinematics, ligaments and grafts stresses using finite element analysis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical results of those deltoid ligament reconstructions using finite element analysis.

Methods

A three-dimensional finite element model of the ankle including six bony structures, cartilage and nine principal ligaments surrounding the ankle joint complex was developed and validated. In addition to the intact model, superficial deltoid-deficient, deltoid-deficient, Wiltberger reconstruction, Deland reconstruction, Kitaoka reconstruction and Hintermann reconstruction models were simulated. Then, the forces in the ligaments and grafts and the kinematics of talus and calcaneus were predicted for an eversional or external torque through the range of ankle flexion.

Results

No reconstructions could completely restore the values for ankle flexibility and the stresses of the lateral ligaments to normality. The Kitaoka procedure was the most effective technique in eliminating external rotation displacement. The Deland procedure restored better the talar tilt than the other three reconstructions.

Conclusion

This study showed that Kitaoka and Deland procedures have advantages with regard to rotational stabilities as well as ligaments stress in comparison with other methods.

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Title: Biomechanical evaluation of tenodesis reconstruction in ankle with deltoid ligament deficiency: a finite element analysis
Authors: Can Xu
Ming-Yan Zhang
Guang-Hua Lei
Can Zhang
Shu-Guang Gao
Wen Ting
Kang-Hua Li
Publication date: 01-09-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 9/2012
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-011-1762-z

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Biomechanical evaluation of tenodesis reconstruction in ankle with deltoid ligament deficiency: a finite element analysis

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