Standard Deviation of the Distance Between the Sural Nerve and Achilles Tendon by Ultrasound

The purpose of this study is to define the standardization of the distance between the Sural nerve & Achilles tendon, in otherwise healthy persons and athletes.

The distance between the two anatomic structures is measured by US and data is analyzed to define the standardized distance in the population in order to avoid damage to the sural nerve while repairing an Achilles tendon rupture using the percutaneous methode.

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy
• age 18-60

Exclusion Criteria:

• known bone or muscle disease
• major trauma to the leg or ankle in present or past
• surgery of leg or ankle in the past
• mental disabilities