Midfoot fusion: a biomechanical comparison of plantar planting vs intramedullary screws.

Background: Numerous reconstructive techniques for midfoot collapse secondary to Charcot neuroarthropathy have been described, but few have been studied biomechanically. The purpose of this study was to biomechanically compare 2 of the most common techniques.

Methods: Seven paired below-knee specimens were amputated through the talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints.