Sex Differences in the Morphological and Mechanical Properties of the Achilles Tendon

Background: Patients with Achilles tendon (AT) injuries are often engaged in sedentary work because of decreasing tendon vascularisation. Furthermore, men are more likely to be exposed to AT tendinosis or ruptures. These conditions are related to the morphological and mechanical properties of AT, bu...

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Main Authors: Xini Zhang, Liqin Deng, Songlin Xiao, Lu Li, Weijie Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/17/8974