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The Impact of Fixation Height Versus Anterior Tilt Angle on Biomechanics in Syndesmotic Fixation for Weber B Ankle Fractures: A Finite Element Analysis

  • By

  • Dong Jiang

  • Zhiwei Wu

  • Jianwen Cheng

  • July 14, 2026

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    A 3D finite element model was developed to study the biomechanics of syndesmotic fixation in Weber B ankle fractures.

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    Eighteen fixation models were tested at different heights and angles, revealing significant effects on tibiotalar contact stress and fibular displacement.

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    Fixation at 20–30 mm above the tibial plafond restored near-physiologic mechanics, while 40 mm fixation led to biomechanical deterioration.

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    Tricortical screws provided better restraint against fibular translation compared to suture-buttons, which allowed more micromotion.

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    The study concluded that fixation height significantly impacts biomechanics more than anterior tilt angle in syndesmotic fixation.

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Fixation height has a greater biomechanical effect than anterior tilt angle in syndesmotic fixation for weber B ankle fractures: a specific finite element study

  • by Dong Jiang, Zhiwei Wu, Jianwen Cheng

  • July 14, 2026

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