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Maximum von Mises stress of the calcaneus and implants under different surgical conditions at different simulated time instants.
| Part/time instant | Heel strike (MPa) | Midstance (MPa) | Push-off (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volar plate | 427.4 | 605.9 | 1,084.0 |
| Calcaneal plate | 210.3 | 411.0 | 577.9 |
| Calcaneus under volar plate fixation (DPF) | 59.4 | 92.7 | 103.3 |
| Calcaneus under calcaneal plate fixation (TPF) | 121.8 | 163.0 | 199.4 |
DPF, double-point fixation; TPF, three-point fixation
