RESEARCH ARTICLE
Cadaveric Study of the Junction Point Where the Gastrocnemius Aponeurosis Joins the Soleus Aponeurosis
Tun Hing Lui*, Chong Yin Mak
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2017Volume: 11
Issue: Suppl-4, M16
First Page: 762
Last Page: 767
Publisher ID: TOORTHJ-11-762
DOI: 10.2174/1874325001711010762
Article History:
Received Date: 07/2/2016Revision Received Date: 19/7/2016
Acceptance Date: 23/07/2016
Electronic publication date: 31/07/2017
Collection year: 2017

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Abstract
Purpose:
To study the location of the junction point where the gastrocnemius aponeurosis joins the soleus aponeurosis to form the Achilles tendon.
Methods:
Twelve lower limb specimens were used. The distance between the medial tibial plateau and the superior border of the posterior calcaneal tubercle (A) was measured and the distances of the junction point to the superior border of the posterior calcaneal tubercle (B) were measured.
Result:
The ratio B/A averaged 0.45. The gastrocnemius muscle reached or extended beyond the junction point in eight specimens (67%). The average distance from the lowest border of the muscle to the junction point was 0±12mm (-25-25).
Conclusion:
There are great anatomical variations of the gastrocnemius insertion. Resection of muscle bound portion of the gastrocnemius aponeurosis is a more appropriate approach of endoscopic gastrocnemius aponeurosis recession.
Clinical Relevance:
This report suggests that resection of muscle bound portion rather than the muscle void portion of the gastrocnemius aponeurosis is a more appropriate approach of endoscopic gastrocnemius aponeurosis recession.