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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
199
pubmed:dateCreated
1985-11-6
pubmed:abstractText
The mechanical strength of trabecular bone at the ankle joint was studied in ten amputation specimens by means of multiple penetration tests. Tibial bone was considerably weaker than talar bone (40% on average). An area of peak bone strength located posteriorly and medially to the center of the joint was found in most joints. The variation of bone strength with the depth from the surface was studied by comparing five successive 2-mm levels. At the tibia there was a statistically significant decrease of bone strength from the first to the second level. At the talus, bone strength increased at first, then decreased significantly. The absolute values of strength recorded suggest that in a substantial number of the joints studied, the resection surfaces--especially at the tibial side--might be too weak to support the loads imposed by current prosthetic designs.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
0009-921X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
306-12
pubmed:dateRevised
2008-11-21
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1985
pubmed:articleTitle
Trabecular bone strength profiles at the ankle joint.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't