The blood supply of the calcaneal tendon

The microvascular anatomy of the calcaneal tendon was investigated in cadaver tendons by injection of barium sulphate and indian ink and a quantitative study of intratendinous blood supply was made, using a computer-assisted image analysis system. There was a reduction in both the number and the mea...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume 1989, Vol.71 (1), p.100-101
Hauptverfasser:	CARR, A. J, NORRIS, S. H
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Achilles Tendon - blood supply Aged Angiography Biological and medical sciences Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Humans Microcirculation - anatomy & histology Middle Aged Skeleton and joints Vertebrates: osteoarticular system, musculoskeletal system
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Zusammenfassung:	The microvascular anatomy of the calcaneal tendon was investigated in cadaver tendons by injection of barium sulphate and indian ink and a quantitative study of intratendinous blood supply was made, using a computer-assisted image analysis system. There was a reduction in both the number and the mean relative area of vessels in the mid-section of the tendon. This area of reduced vascularity may be of significance in the pathogenesis of rupture.
ISSN:	0301-620X 2044-5377
DOI:	10.1302/0301-620x.71b1.2914976