tendon
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It was while operating on those aerial artists that he learned an approach that left the repaired tendon tighter than the one in the healthy leg, so that the rehabilitation process wouldn’t stretch it slack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
The 28-year-old finished third in 2024 but, after placing fourth at the marathon in the Paris Olympics, was also forced to miss last year's race in London because of an ankle tendon issue.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
He suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon in March 2025 and underwent back surgery last October.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Following severe leg injuries in a 2021 car crash, the American had a back operation in September 2024 and then suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon last March.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
They say that the tendon didn’t detach again, that it didn’t sever or snap like a rubber band pulled too far.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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