Compressive Strength of Midfoot Fusion Nail vs Midfoot Fusion Bolt and Role of Subtalar Fusion in Midfoot Charcot Fixation Model.

The overall cadaveric comparisons between matched pairs of nails vs bolts, and nail-only vs nail with STF, did not provide noteworthy differences between the groups with regard to strength or stiffness. However, the compressive force of the midfoot fusion nail was far superior to the bolt in a synthetic bone model. These data provide valuable insight comparing implants used in Charcot midfoot arthrodesis.