Background Tendinopathy, enthesopathy, labral degeneration, and pathologic conditions of
the articular disc (knee meniscus and ulnocarpal) are sometimes described in terms of …

Tendinopathy is a process of chaotic extracellular matrix remodeling followed by increased
secretion of enzymes and mediators of inflammation. The histopathological assessment of …

Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether there is an association between
smoking, the extent of the degeneration process in the biceps tendinopathy, including cells …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of smoking and functional
outcomes after arthroscopic treatment of complex shoulder injuries: rotator cuff tears (RCTs) …

Neovascularization is a complex, multistep process that includes the activation of
endothelial cells, degradation of the basement membrane surrounding the blood vessel …

Background Quadriceps tendon extensor mechanism disruption is an infrequent but
devastating complication after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Our knowledge of specific risk …

Background: The substances present in cigarette smoke have a negative impact on cellular
integrity and metabolism, can reduce blood flow to tissues, and can disrupt collagen …

Background and Objectives: The negative effects of smoking on the musculoskeletal system
were presented by many authors, although the relationship between smoking and …

Background/Aim: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) continues to pose a challenge due to our
limited understanding of its underlying pathophysiology. Aconitase 2 (ACO2) is a …

This study aimed to perform a comprehensive systematic review, which reports the role of
the Bonar score in the histopathological assessment of tendinopathy and its clinical …