Biomechanics of the ankle
University of Leeds · NIHR Leeds Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit
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Abstract
This paper provides an introduction to the biomechanics of the ankle, introducing the bony anatomy involved in motion of the foot and ankle. The complexity of the ankle anatomy has a significant influence on the biomechanical performance of the joint, and this paper discusses the motions of the ankle joint complex, and the joints at which it is proposed they occur. It provides insight into the ligaments that are critical to the stability and function of the ankle joint. It describes the movements involved in a normal gait cycle, and also highlights how these may change as a result of surgical intervention such as total joint replacement or fusion.
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- Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Ankle
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Orthodontics
- Anatomy
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