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Real-time Visualization and Analysis of Chondrocyte Injury Due to Mechanical Loading in Fully Intact Murine Cartilage Explants
Published on: January 7, 2019
Chopart Joint Injuries
Katherine K Xie1, Daniel Guss1
1Foot & Ankle Research and Innovation Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 40 2nd Avenue Building 52, Suite 1150, Waltham, MA 02451, USA.
Abstract:
Fractures and dislocations of the Chopart joints are injuries with a low incidence but a high rate of complication, especially if missed or inadequately treated. They often entail both trans-osseous and ligamentous components, and treatment must therefore entail reconstruction of articular congruency and realignment of foot to achieve mechanical stability in the lateral and medial columns. The types of fixation hardware can vary based on fracture types, location, and soft tissue envelope. Many of these injuries are missed on initial presentation, and prompt recognition of the injuries and achievement of stable anatomic fixation are the key predictors of successful long-term outcomes.
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