Title :
The effects of the interosseous membrane and partial fibulectomy upon loading of the tibia: a biomechanical study
Author :
Willis, Michael C. ; Thomas, Kevin A. ; Harris, Mitchel B. ; Lu, Yun ; Solomonow, Moshe ; Macewen, G. Dean
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Orthopaedic Surg., Louisiana State Univ. Med. Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
Abstract :
The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of the fibula and the (IOM) on load sharing in the lower extremity. Mechanical testing results demonstrated that under the applied compressive loading the IOM and the fibula both function to stabilize the tibia and tend to lessen its posterior-lateral bending (anterior-medial bowing of the tibia). The IOM serves to stabilize the posterior-lateral bowing of the fibula regardless of the position of the foot. Fibular strains were not reduced to zero after sectioning of the IOM, indicating load transmission to the fibula through its proximal and distal ends.
Keywords :
biomembranes; bone; anterior-medial bowing; compressive loading; fibula; interosseous membrane; load sharing; load transmission; lower extremity; mechanical testing; partial fibulectomy; posterior-lateral bending; tibia biomechanics; tibia loading; Biomedical engineering; Biomembranes; Capacitive sensors; Extremities; Fixtures; Foot; Joints; Knee; Orthopedic surgery; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Biomedical Engineering Conference, 1993., Proceedings of the Twelfth Southern
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0976-6
DOI :
10.1109/SBEC.1993.247409
