Locating the Sural Nerve during Calcaneal (Achilles) Tendon Repair with Confidence: A Cadaveric Study with Clinical Applications

Abstract The sural nerve is at risk of iatrogenic injury even during minimally invasive operative procedures to repair the calcaneal (Achilles) tendon. Through 107 cadaveric leg dissections, the data derived from the present study was used to develop a regression equation that will enable surgeons t...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of foot and ankle surgery 2013-01, Vol.52 (1), p.42-47
Hauptverfasser:	Blackmon, Joseph A., MD, Atsas, Stavros, MPA, Clarkson, Mackenzie J., BA, Fox, Jacob N., BSc, Daney, Blake T., MD, Dodson, Sean C., MD, Lambert, H. Wayne, PhD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Achilles Tendon - anatomy & histology Achilles Tendon - injuries Achilles Tendon - surgery Cadaver calcaneal (Achilles) tendon calcaneal tuberosity Humans Iatrogenic Disease - prevention & control iatrogenic injury Orthopedics percutaneous surgical repair Sural Nerve - anatomy & histology Sural Nerve - diagnostic imaging Ultrasonography
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