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ArticleCureus2024

Biomechanical Effect of Distal Tibial Oblique Osteotomy: A Preliminary Finite-Element Analysis.

Tatsuya Sakai, Masanori Fujii, Kenji Kitamura, Hirofumi Tanaka, Masaaki Mawatari

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Tatsuya SakaiOrthopedic Surgery, Saga University, Saga, JPN.
Masanori FujiiOrthopedic Surgery, Saga University, Saga, JPN.
Kenji KitamuraOrthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JPN.
Hirofumi TanakaOrthopedic Surgery, Hyakutake Orthopedics and Sports Clinic, Saga, JPN.
Masaaki MawatariOrthopedic Surgery, Saga University, Saga, JPN.

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Abstract

backgroundThe biomechanical effect of distal tibial oblique osteotomy (DTOO) on osteoarthritic ankles has not been investigated. Using finite element (FE) models, we aimed to elucidate the effect of DTOO on the ankle contact pressure (CP) distribution.

methodsThis study included two patients with ankle osteoarthritis who underwent DTOO and one asymptomatic control. Patient-specific FE models were reconstructed by matching standing radiographs with supine computed tomography scans. The joint contact area (CA) and maximum CP on the articular surface of the talus were calculated before and after DTOO and compared with those of the control.

resultsIn the control, the CA was 584 mm

conclusionsThis study suggests DTOO improves the biomechanics of the ankle, but not sufficiently compared to the control. This analytical approach may enhance understanding of ankle pathophysiology and assist in the design of the ideal corrective osteotomy.

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ankle osteoarthritisbiomechanicsdistal tibial oblique osteotomyfinite element analysisjoint contact area

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PMID38465079
PMCPMC10924635

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