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Ankle Fracture X-ray

Screws and plate in ankle. Blog post on screws setting off airport security.

Uploaded on Dec 7, 2009

Plantar Fascia Tear During Push Off

The plantar fascia is placed under the most stress at the inside base of the heel. During the push off phase of gait, the plantar fascia may undergo microscropic tears resulting in a condition called plantar fasciitis.

Uploaded on Oct 30, 2009

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Plantar Fascia During Propulsion

The plantar fascia is placed under the most stress at the inside base of the heel. During the push off phase of gait, the plantar fascia may undergo microscropic tears resulting in a condition called plantar fasciitis.

Uploaded on Oct 30, 2009

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Windlass Mechanism

When the great toe is dorsiflexed (raised) tension is placed on the plantar fascia, which causes it to act like a cable and tighten. This increases the arch height, making the foot more rigid and able to more efficiently propel the body forward when walking. When the plantar fascia is placed under excess stress, tears can occur causing plantar fasciitis.

Uploaded on Oct 30, 2009

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