TABLE I.
Force (N) |
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Intact | Deficient | Broström | Broström-Gould | Graft | |
Neutral | 166.4 ± 29.8 | 130.5 ± 27.5† | 135.6 ± 40.3† | 158.5 ± 23.1‡§ | 164.1 ± 30.1‡§ |
20° plantar flexion | 149.6 ± 41.2 | 112.9 ± 15.8† | 133.2 ± 40.7 | 167.9 ± 38.9‡§ | 138.9 ± 35.5 |
The values are given as the mean and the standard deviation.
Significantly different from intact condition (p < 0.05).
Significantly different from deficient condition (p < 0.05).
Significantly different from Broström repair (p < 0.05).