Fig. 3

Example images of patients that showed reduction in the ASENS as well as a positive HTS that was found in the vicinity of the lateral malleolus. ASENS 1 month after surgery (a–c). Reduced ASENS at 12 MPO (a*–c*). The distance traversed by the HTS in relation to the ASENS at 12 MPO. Red circles indicate the location of the HTS, whereas the yellow arrows indicate the middle of the scar at the level of the calf (a**–c**) (Images of patient 8, 9, and 13)