Changes in histoanatomical distribution of types I, III and V collagen promote adaptative remodeling in posterior tibial tendon rupture

Changes in histoanatomical distribution of types I, III and V collagen promote adaptative remodeling in posterior tibial tendon rupture

INTRODUCTION: Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is a common cause of adult flat foot deformity, and its etiology is unknown. PURPOSE: In this study, we characterized the morphologic pattern and distribution of types I, III and V collagen in posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. METHOD: Tendon sampl...

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Main Authors: Érika Satomi, Walcy R. Teodoro, Edwin R. Parra, Túlio D. Fernandes, Ana Paula P. Velosa, Vera Luiza Capelozzi, Natalino Hajime Yoshinari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España 2008-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Collagen
Tendon
Tendinopathy
Posterior Tibial Tendon Rupture
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322008000100003

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