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This study aimed to evaluate the mechanical strength of the subchondral bone plate of the canine talus and correlate it with the subchondral bone density.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n Twenty paired cadaveric tali from large breed dogs were included in the present study. Test points were selected and marked on the subchondral bone plate, where mechanical strength was assessed using indentation testing to record the maximum penetration force. The density at these test points was measured using computed tomographic osteoabsorptiometry (CT-OAM).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The result revealed that density and strength of the subchondral bone plate were not uniformly distributed across its surface. A strong correlation was observed between subchondral bone density and mechanical strength across all specimens, with the areas of highest density corresponding to the areas of greatest mechanical strength.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Discussion<\/jats:title>\n The present study\u2019s key finding\u2014a strong correlation between subchondral bone density and mechanical strength\u2014highlights the potential of using subchondral bone density as a reliable indicator of mechanical strength. This relationship offers important insights for clinical assessments and research on joint biomechanics. 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