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Variability of the Achilles Tendon Insertion

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by NewsBot, Jun 25, 2010.

  1. NewsBot

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    The Variability of the Achilles Tendon Insertion: A Cadaveric Examination
    Paul J. Kim, Johanna-Marie Richey, Lance R. Wissman, John S. Steinberg
    Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery Articles in Press
     
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    Variability of insertion of the achilles tendon on the calcaneus: an MRI study of younger subjects.
    Kim PJ, Martin E, Ballehr L, Richey JM, Steinberg JS.
    J Foot Ankle Surg. 2011 Jan-Feb;50(1):41-3.
     
  4. Griff

    Griff Moderator

    Nice study, and interesting that it concludes that there is continuity observed between the fibers of the Achilles tendon and the plantar fascia (in young people)
     
  5. I already knew that, maybe I'd read it somewhere, maybe I'd seen it in dissections, maybe someone told me...
     
  6. RobinP

    RobinP Well-Known Member

    I'm probably being a bit slow here but is the correlation between age and inferior TA insertion significant in traction apophysitis?

    Robin
     
  7. Griff

    Griff Moderator

    Yep I've read it in a few previous studies from memory. Can only find one other in my library though. Attached.
     

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  8. Would be interesting to compare with age matched habitual barefooters. That is, is it age, or the length of time for which shoes have been worn?
     
  9. STEVE LEVITZ

    STEVE LEVITZ Active Member

    Foot Ankle Int. 1995 Jul;16(7):418-21.

    Anatomy of the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia in relation to the calcaneus in various age groups.
    Snow SW, Bohne WH, DiCarlo E, Chang VK.

    Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York 10021, USA.

    Abstract
    Ten adult cadaver feet, three neonatal feet, and the feet of two fetuses were dissected to investigate whether an anatomical continuity exists between the fibers of the Achilles tendon and the plantar fascia. Histologic sections of the feet were done in three age groups: neonate, persons in their mid-20s, and the elderly. As the foot ages, there appears to be continued diminution of the number of fibers connecting the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia. The neonate has a thick continuation of fibers, while the middle-aged foot has only superficial periosteal fibers that continue from tendon to fascia. The elderly feet show simply an insertion of fibers of both structures into the calcaneus with periosteum in between.

    PMID: 7550955 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]


    MeSH Terms, SubstancesMeSH Terms:Achilles Tendon/anatomy & histology*Achilles Tendon/embryologyAdipose Tissue/anatomy & histologyAdultAgedAging/pathology*Calcaneus/anatomy & histology*Calcaneus/embryologyCollagenFascia/anatomy & histology*Fascia/embryologyFoot/anatomy & histology*Foot/embryologyHumansInfant, NewbornMiddle AgedPeriosteum/anatomy & histologySubstances:Collagen
    LinkOut - more resources
    PS Dr. Bohne is a very smart and experienced orthopedic surgeon
    Sincerely Steve Levitz
     
  10. There is a great video around which shows the fascia to achilles connection through discection. They also show how there a single soft tissue connection from the plantar fascia up the posterior leg to the back which ends on the eye brows I think.

    Ill see if I can find it when I get back to Sweden. or maybe someone else can post it up.
     
  11. Ian Linane

    Ian Linane Well-Known Member

    Hi Michael
    Is this one of the anatomy trains ones?
     
  12. drsarbes

    drsarbes Well-Known Member

    Nice study.
    I'm surprised at the 55% superior number.
    I would have guessed much less. My surgical experience tells me most insert in the middle.
    It would be interesting to further break this down as to foot type and overall shape variations of the posterior surface.

    Steve
     
  13. Notsure Ian got sent to me years ago and then the computer died. I'll try and sourse it in the next couple of weeks.
     
  14. Yes it is Ian. Sorry it took more than a few days....

    You need Quick time media player for these- If you don´t have it follow the instructions worked for me, takes a couple of minutes http://www.anatomytrains.com/explore/dissection

    Look on the right side under multi-media click on and play - this http://www.anatomytrains.com/explore/galleries/show/id/24 shows the fascia connection between the Plantar fascia and Achilles tendon.
     
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    The footprint of the Achilles tendon: a cadaveric study
    M. Ballal, C. Walker and A. Molloy
    Bone Joint J 2014 vol. 96-B no. SUPP 17 12
     
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    The twisted structure of the human Achilles tendon
    M. Edama et al
    Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports; Early View
     
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    Variation in the human Achilles tendon moment arm during walking.
    Rasske Ket al
    Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin. 2016 Jul 27:1-5.
     
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    The twisted structure of the Achilles tendon unraveled: A detailed quantitative and qualitative anatomical investigation
    P. A. Pękala, et al
    Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 30 January 2017
     
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    Structure of the Achilles tendon at the insertion on the calcaneal tuberosity.
    Edama M et al
    J Anat. 2016 Nov;229(5):610-614
     
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    Relationship Between Running Economy and Achilles
    Tendon Length.

    Jacquelyn Crow, Eric Sobolewski, Randolph Hutchison, Scott
    Murr. Furman University, Greenville, SC.
    Presented at ACSM Mtg, 2018
     
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    The twist of the Achilles tendon ‐ associations of torsions in the lower extremity
    Julian Prosenz Claus Rath Merisa Hadrovic‐Avdic Lena Hirtler
    Jnl Anatomy: 11 August 2018
     
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    Achilles tendon complex: The anatomy of its insertional footprint on the calcaneus and clinical implications
    JaredMahanaDhanurDamodarbEvanTrapanabSpencerBarnhillbAne UgarteNunocNiall A.SmythbAmiethabAiyerbJ.Josea
    Journal of Orthopaedics 10 June 2019
     
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    The influence of aging on the insertion of the Achilles tendon: a magnetic resonance study.
    Pękala PA et al
    Clin Anat. 2019 Jul 13
     
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    Achilles tendon complex: The anatomy of its insertional footprint on the calcaneus and clinical implications.
    Mahan J et al
    J Orthop. 2019 Jun 10 ;17:221-227
     
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    Microstructural modeling of Achilles Tendon biomechanics focusing on bone insertion site.
    Sadeghi S, Taghizadeh H
    Med Eng Phys. 2020 Feb 4
     
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    Morphological variations of the calcaneal tendon: clinical significance
    Nicol Zielinska et al
    J Orthop Surg Res. 2023 Apr 4;18(1):275
     
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    Normal Achilles Tendon Morphology: A Radioanatomical Study
    Taner Kösetürk et al
    Current Research in MRI, 2023; August 19, 2023. DOI: 10.5152/CurrResMRI.2023.23063.
     
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    How susceptible are our Achilles Tendons? Sonoanatomical assessment. A cross-sectional study
    Raquel Alabau-Dasi et al
    Journal of Tissue Viability; 14 September 2023
     
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    Intratendinous pressure of the Achilles tendon during exercise is related to the degree of tendon torsion
    Lauren Pringels, Michael Stouthandel, Tom Van Hoof, Manuel Martens, Amelie Chevalier, Arne Burssens, Evi Wezenbeek, Luc Vanden Bossche
    22 August 2023 https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.14467
     
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