But the researchers discovered that another potential reason for Lucy's slow, inefficient running may have been a differently shaped Achilles tendon and triceps surae, a group of muscles in the calf.

The team reconstructed the injured tendons, blood vessels, and nerves, apart from stabilising the fractures of the 40-year-old woman who had suffered multiple injuries including a nearly amputated ...

The team reconstructed the injured tendons, blood vessels, and nerves, apart from stabilising the fractures of the 40-year-old woman who had suffered multiple injuries including a nearly amputated ...

There are three main types of Achilles tendon surgery: percutaneous repair, open repair ... boot, plaster splint, or cast to immobilize the tendon as it heals As time goes on, the doctor will ...