An ossifying bridge – on the structural continuity between the Achilles tendon and the plantar fascia
Abstract Highly regular aligned trabeculae are found in the superficial posterior and inferior calcaneus appearing to connect the Achilles tendon (AT) to the plantar fascia (PF) in a bridge-like manner. This provides a morphological basis for the stretching-based heel pain treatment. However, the co...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2020-09-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-71316-z |