The blood supply of the calcaneal tendon.

Journal article

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.

Authors: Carr, A; Norris, S

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume
• Volume: 71
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 100-101
• Publication date: 1989-01-01
• ISSN: 0301-620X
• Language: English
• Keywords: Aged; Microcirculation; Angiography; Middle Aged; Achilles Tendon; Humans