Fig. 3From: Biomechanics of common fixation devices for first tarsometatarsal joint fusion—a comparative study with synthetic bonesa Initial compression forces measured directly after osteosynthesis in newton. Differences between the groups were significant over all (*P = 0.033, corrected by Bonferroni). b Compression force progress for the plantar locking plate. Points of the steps of osteosynthesis were documented at the x-axisBack to article page