Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA 1. Location and Structure The Achilles tendon is located in the posterior ankle. It is the strongest and thickest tendon in the body. Formed from: Soleus muscle Gastrocnemius muscle Inserts into the calcaneus (heel bone). 2. Associated Bursae Subcutaneous Calcaneal Bursa Located superficial to the Achilles […]
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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Foot Deformity Correction
Courtesy: Dr. Hariharan Kartik, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV
Plantar fasciitis- Heel Pain, Causes and Treatment
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Plantar Fasciitis Diagnosis and Treatment.
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Ankle Pain Causes and Treatment
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Big Toe Pain – Everything You Need To Know
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes and treatment
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA TARSAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Compressive neuropathy of the posterior tibial nerve or its branches within the tarsal tunnel Tarsal Tunnel- a fibro-osseous space located on the medial side of the ankle Equivalent to carpal tunnel syndrome ANATOMY OF TARSAL TUNNEL Narrow fibro-osseous passage located on the medial […]
Endoscopic FHL Transfer for Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Courtesy: Gustavo Lucar MD, Barcelona, Spain
Osteochondral Defects of Talus
Courtesy: Dr Bruno Olory MD, Foot and Ankle Surgeon, DOha, Qatar
Ankle OA: Fusion or Arthroplasty?
Courtesy: Jordi Sanchez-Ballester, FRCSOrth, Liverpool, UK
Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Courtesy: Manuel Santos Carvalho MD, Porto, Portugal Anatomy The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. It is formed by the confluence of the gastrocnemius and soleus tendons. The soleus contribution is relatively short, ranging from 3 to 11 centimeters. The gastrocnemius contributes the major portion, ranging from 11 […]
Plantaris Tendon Rupture
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Total Ankle Replacement- an Overview
Courtesy: Koswhik Jain, FRCS Orth, Dudley Group, NHS Trust, UK
All about Ankle Arthritis
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Heel Pain Causes and Treatment
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Introduction Heel pain is an extremely common clinical complaint. It has several distinct and overlapping causes. Accurate identification of the underlying cause is essential to ensure appropriate and effective treatment. Overlapping pain locations often make diagnosis challenging and, at times, confusing. Common Causes of Heel Pain […]