Dynamic Cadaveric Gait Simulation: Steps into the Future

INTRODUCTION Experiments utilizing cadaveric models can be designed to investigate a variety of issues related to functional anatomy and orthopedic pathology. Examining isolated components of the foot or ankle is useful but may not provide meaningful insight into the structure’s overall in vivo function during activities of daily living. Recently cadaver models, consisting of the entire foot and ankle complex, have been developed in order to gain a better understanding of lower extremity biomechanics in health and disease.