Achilleo-calcaneal vascular network.
This study investigates the vascularization of the Achilles tendon in 32 lower limbs of human neonates by injecting colored latex with subsequent microdissection. Because of its biomechanical significance (achilleo-calcaneal-plantar system) and the lack of descriptions in the literature, we analyzed the vascularization of the attachment area in the calcaneus, describing the achilleo-calcaneal vascular network, which is always well supplied in contrast to other tendinous areas.
Sanz-Hospital
F J
FJ
Orthopaedic Department 12 de Octubre Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
Martín
C M
CM
Escalera
J
J
Llanos
L F
LF
D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000098:blood supply*; D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D002102:Cadaver; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn