ArticleFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology2024
Degree of twist in the Achilles tendon interacts with its length and thickness in affecting local strain magnitude: a finite element analysis.
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- High horizontal force and lateral force transmission induced by the twist of the Achilles tendon.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Shear wave propagation in the Achilles subtendons is modulated by helical twist and non-uniform loading.Royal Society open science · 2025Article
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Introduction: The relationship between the twisting of the three subtendons of the Achilles tendon (AT) and local strain has received attention in recent years. The present study aimed to elucidate how the degree of twist in the AT affects strain using finite element (FE) analysis, while also considering other geometries (e.g., length, thickness, and width) and their combinations. Methods: A total of 59 FE models with different degrees of twist and geometries were created. A lengthening force ( Results: Statistical (stepwise) analysis revealed the effects of the degree of twist, other geometries, and their combinations on AT strain. The main findings were as follows: (1) a greater degree of twist resulted in higher average strains ( Conclusion: These results indicate that the relationship between the degree of twist and local strain is complex and may not be accurately assessed by FE simulation using a single geometry.
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