The objective of this article is to review the biomechanical stresses that occur during normal physiologic function of lower extremity soft tissue anatomic structures and to use this as a baseline for a critical analysis of the medical literature because it relates to surgical reconstruction following injury. The Achilles tendon, anterior talofibular ligament, plantar plate, and spring ligament are specifically evaluated.
Keywords: ATFL; Ligamentous repair; Mechanical testing; Plantar metatarsophalangeal; Talocalcaneonavicular; Tendon repair.
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