Abstract:Introduction
The sonographic appearance of a levator muscle “avulsion” representing the literal detachment of the pubovisceral muscle (PVM) enthesis has been contested. The nature of the levator ani “avulsion” is still not fully understood. It is known, that the tensile strength of a tendon is dependent on collagen with increased synthesis of collagen occurring in tissue with increased mechanical load levels. This study aims to perform a quantitative histological evaluation of the PVM enthesis with or without … Show more
“…In all its aspects, this is an admirable study. 1 The authors have convincingly demonstrated that there is no muscle dislocation from the symphysis. The purpose of this letter is to offer a possible biomechanical explanation for their findings.…”
“…In all its aspects, this is an admirable study. 1 The authors have convincingly demonstrated that there is no muscle dislocation from the symphysis. The purpose of this letter is to offer a possible biomechanical explanation for their findings.…”
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