The Hindfoot in Orthopedics, History, and Mythology
Abstract
The hindfoot is an anatomical region whose significance extends beyond the strictly medical sphere and is linked to ancient Greek tradition and certain milestones in human history. The well-known stories of Oedipus, Achilles, and the history of the ordeal of crucifixion are analyzed, revisited, and reinterpreted from the perspective of our medical specialty. In all of them, fate emerges as an inescapable guiding principle.Downloads
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