Soft tissue microcirculation around the healthy Achilles tendon: a cross-sectional study focusing on the Achilles tendon and dorsal surgical approaches to the hindfoot

Soft tissue microcirculation around the healthy Achilles tendon: a cross-sectional study focusing on the Achilles tendon and dorsal surgical approaches to the hindfoot

Abstract Background Dorsal approaches to the hindfoot are frequently used. Furthermore, the vascular supply is discussed as a possible cause for ruptures and degeneration of the Achilles tendon. The aim of this study was to evaluate the microperfusion of three possible posterior approaches to the hi...

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Main Authors: Kajetan Klos, Boyko Gueorguiev, John Bennet Carow, Ali Modabber, Sven Nebelung, Bong-Sung Kim, Klemens Horst, Christian David Weber, Matthias Knobe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Achilles tendon
Doppler/white light spectroscopy
Hindfoot surgical approach
Humans
Microcirculation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0850-x

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