A Critical Biomechanical Evaluation of Foot and Ankle Soft Tissue Repair

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2022 Jul;39(3):521-533. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2022.02.011.

Abstract

The objective of this article is to review the biomechanical stresses that occur during normal physiologic function of lower extremity soft tissue anatomic structures and to use this as a baseline for a critical analysis of the medical literature because it relates to surgical reconstruction following injury. The Achilles tendon, anterior talofibular ligament, plantar plate, and spring ligament are specifically evaluated.

Keywords: ATFL; Ligamentous repair; Mechanical testing; Plantar metatarsophalangeal; Talocalcaneonavicular; Tendon repair.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ankle
  • Ankle Joint / surgery
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability* / surgery
  • Lateral Ligament, Ankle* / surgery
  • Ligaments, Articular / surgery
  • Lower Extremity