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Table 2 Maximum displacement of the fusion surface (mm)

From: Comparison of different internal fixation models in ankle arthrodesis using 3D finite-element analysis

Fixation type

Neutral

Dorsiflexion

Extorsion

Intorsion

Fixation with three screws

0.196

0.194

0.209

0.215

Fixation with two crossed screws and anterior plate

0.100

0.059

0.139

0.135

Fixation with anterior plate

0.436

0.373

1.369

1.316

Fixation with anterior plate and posterior–lateral screws

0.164

0.068

0.251

0.246