Parkinson D E, Joseph R, Edelman R
Department of Podiatric Surgery, Highlands Center Hospital, Denver, Colorado 80222.
J Foot Surg. 1988 Mar-Apr;27(2):149-56.
Application of the tension band principle to provide dynamic compression across sites of the ankle and foot is discussed. Two cases are presented that demonstrate the basic principles of tension band fixation. A biomechanical explanation of fracture failure in long bones is also provided.