Magnetic resonance and cadaveric findings of the “watershed band” of achilles tendon
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2017, Journal of Foot and Ankle SurgeryCitation Excerpt :Removal of the paratenon, also known as the “watershed band” without repair appears definitive based on our results showing that 97 out of 100 patients (104 out of 107 procedures) were able to return to their desired activity. This organized structure of the deep fascia encircling the Achilles tendon in the watershed region was first described in 2001 (12). It has been recognized by some investigators and implicated in Achilles tendinopathy (8,12,13,26).
A mathematical model characterising Achilles tendon dynamics in flexion
2017, Mathematical BiosciencesCitation Excerpt :Its starting point is at the lower margins of the heads of the calf muscle and is located on the surface along almost the entire length of the triceps surae muscle (the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles) [1,2]. The Achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon of the leg muscles and is crucial for normal propulsion and gait since its main role is to plantar flex the ankle [4]. When the calf muscles contract, they apply a force to the Achilles tendon and therefore push the foot downwards which results in walking, jumping, running, standing on toes, etc. [5].
A mathematical model of the achilles tendon in humans
2015, IFAC-PapersOnLine
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Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL.