Determination of the most appropriate surgical treatment in syndesmotic injury of ankle joint: Application of Taguchi method

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Gocer H., Cirakli A., Ugur L., Yildiz A., Karadeniz S.

MECHANIKA, vol.23, no.1, pp.138-145, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.5755/j01.mech.23.1.14024
  • Journal Name: MECHANIKA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.138-145
  • Keywords: ankle, biomechanical, finite element model, syndesmosis, screw fixation, Taguchi method, TIBIOFIBULAR SYNDESMOSIS, FIXATION, FRACTURES, SCREWS, OPTIMIZATION, LIGAMENTS, REMOVAL, FATE
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Ankle injuries are more frequently observed in youth and athletes, and may lead to permanent disabilities if not treated properly. Approximately 10% of ankle injuries are associated with syndesmotic ligament injuries and fixation with screw is frequently applied as surgical treatment. The present study we aimed to determine the most proper model and model parameters by evaluating the minimum equivalent von Mises stress value developed in syndesmotic fixation of the ankle.