Abstract
Material properties of the plantar aponeurosis were determined by a two-dimensional video tracking method to simultaneously measure the aponeurosis deformation. Failure loads averaged 1189 ± 244 N and were higher in men. Average stiffness of the intact fascia was 203.7 ± 50.5 N/mm at a loading rate of 11.12 N/sec and it did not vary significantly for the loading rates of 11.12 to 1112 N/sec. The high tensile loads required for failure were consistent with clinical and biomechanical studies and indicated the importance of the aponeurosis in foot function and arch stability.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 557-560 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Foot & Ankle International |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1994 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine