Overuse tendinopathy is problematic to manage clinically. People of different ages with
tendons under diverse loads present with varying degrees of pain, irritability, and capacity to …

The intrinsic pathogenetic mechanisms of tendinopathies are largely unknown and whether
inflammation or degeneration has the prominent role is still a matter of debate. Assuming …

Background Achilles tendinopathy is a common problem, but its exact aetiology remains
unclear. Objective To evaluate the association between potential clinical risk factors and …

Tendon injuries represent a significant clinical burden on healthcare systems worldwide. As
the human population ages and the life expectancy increases, tendon injuries will become …

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures are considered the most severe
injury sustained in sports. Although various intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors have been …

Objectives: Sequence variation within the COL5A1 and TNC genes are known to associate
with Achilles tendinopathy. The primary aim of this case-control genetic association study …

Acute and overuse musculoskeletal soft tissues injuries are common as a result of
participating in specific physical or workplace activities. Multiple risk factors, including …

Purpose: in the last two decades, several evidences have been provided to support the
relationship between single nucleotide polymorphisms and the susceptibility to develop …

Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures are among the most severe
musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries. However, the exact mechanisms which cause these …

A significant proportion of patients requiring musculoskeletal management present with
tendon and ligament pathology. Our understanding of the intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms …