21 August 2020 : Clinical Research
Finite Element Analysis of the Effect of Talar Osteochondral Defects of Different Depths on Ankle Joint Stability
Jia Li1BCDEF*, Yu Wei1EF, Min Wei1ACGDOI: 10.12659/MSM.921823
Med Sci Monit 2020; 26:e921823
Table 2 Material properties of ligaments.
| Ligament | Modulus of elasticity (MPa) | Poisson’s ratio | Sectional area (mm2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AtiF | 260 | 0.4 | 18.4 |
| PtiF | 260 | 0.4 | 18.4 |
| AtaFi | 255.5 | 0.4 | 12.9 |
| PtaFi | 216.5 | 0.4 | 21.9 |
| CaTi | 512 | 0.4 | 9.7 |
| AtiTa | 184.5 | 0.4 | 13.5 |
| PtiTa | 99.5 | 0.4 | 22.6 |
| TiCa | 512 | 0.4 | 9.7 |
| TiNa | 320.7 | 0.4 | 7.1 |
| AtiF – anterior tibiofibular ligament; PtiF – posterior tibiofibular ligament; AtaFi – anterior talofibular ligament; PtaFi –posterior talofibular ligament; CaTi – calcaneofibular ligament; AtiTa – anterior tibial ligament; PtiTa – posterior tibial talus ligament; TiCa – tibiocalcanean ligament; TiNa – tibionavicular ligament. | |||