Measurement of tibial nerve excursion during ankle joint dorsiflexion in a weight-bearing position with ultrasound imaging
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The ability of peripheral nerves to stretch and slide is thought to be of paramount importance to maintain ideal neural function. Excursion in peripheral nerves such as the tibial can be measured by analysis of ultrasound images. The...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Foot and Ankle Research |
Online Access: | http://www.jfootankleres.com/content/5/1/5 |