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. 2019;19(2):234–244.

Table 5.

Von Misses stresses developed on the soft tissues which are inserted on the 1st metatarsal bone.

Tissue Developed stress (A) preoperatively (MPa) Developed stress (B) postoperatively (MPa) Difference (B-A)/B x 100%
Dorsal 1st metatarsal ligament 16.5 16.8 2%
Dorsal ligament with 2nd metatarsal bone 1.6 5 68%
Deep transverse ligament with 2nd metatarsal bone 0.6 2.2 73%
Metatarsophalangeal joint capsule 1.8 4.2 57%
Adductor hallucis muscle 1.7 1.7 -
Plantar aponeurosis 0.7 0.7 -