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Kevin D. Martin, DO, FAAOS, FAANA

Martin is an orthopedic and foot & ankle sports medicine surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

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October 16, 2024
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Central third fascia slide technique may restore function in Achilles tendon defects

Patients who sustain an Achilles tendon rupture that is left untreated or fails conservative measures can go onto have substantial impairment in gait and push-off strength, leading to decreased function.