Effect of Achilles tendon lengthening on ankle and subtalar joint orientation and load distribution utilizing a novel cadaveric model to simulate weight bearing

Category: Basic Sciences/Biologics Introduction/Purpose: Ankle arthroplasties are increasingly performed to address ankle arthritis. Patients with long standing ankle arthritis often present with an associated achilles tendon contracture. An open or percutaneous lengthening of the Achilles is common...

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Main Authors: Naven Duggal MD, Patrick Williamson BS, Stephen Okajima MSc, Peter Biggane MS, Michael Nasr MD, Ara Nazarian PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2018-09-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011418S00215