Table 4.
Paired sample t-test.
| Groups | Mean | SD | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkpoint 1 | Clinical position/width of Achilles tendon-actual position/width of Achilles tendon | 0.54195 | 0.08251 | < 0.001 | 
| Checkpoint 2 | Clinical position/width of Achilles tendon-actual position/width of Achilles tendon | 0.34586 | 0.06052 | <0.001 | 
| Checkpoint 3 | Clinical position/width of Achilles tendon-actual position/width of Achilles tendon | 0.34116 | 0.07836 | <0.001 | 
Checkpoint 1: 10 cm proximal to calcaneal insertion; checkpoint 2: 8 cm proximal to calcaneal insertion; checkpoint 3: 6 cm proximal to calcaneal insertion. SD: standard deviation.