The Impact of Tendon Lengthening Following Achilles Tendon Repair on Foot Kinetics, a Finite Element Analysis

The Impact of Tendon Lengthening Following Achilles Tendon Repair on Foot Kinetics, a Finite Element Analysis

Category: Midfoot/Forefoot; Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: Triceps surae muscle force is transferred through the Achilles tendon to the calcaneus and from the calcaneus to the plantar fascia and then to the metatarsal heads and the toes which exert force on the ground. Achilles tendon ruptures occur...

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Main Authors: Hamed Malakoutikhah PhD, L. Daniel Latt MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-12-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011423S00429

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