The & #8220;Gastrocnemius & #8211;Achilles Tendon & #8211;Calcaneus complex & #8221;: Different responses after percutaneous versus vulpius achilles tendon lengthening in New Zealand white rabbits

Conclusions: Although PATL leads to greater improvement in dorsal or anterior flexion (TT angle) of the rabbit ankle compared to VATL, it has negative effects on functional outcome as it reduces the contractile capacity of the rabbit muscle unit, ultimately impairing the ability to ambulate and jump.
Source: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research