This article reviews the pathogenetic role of metabolic disorders, which are of paramount
relevance to the progression of tendon damage. In diabetes, the prevalence of …

➤ Eccentric exercises have been proposed to promote collagen fiber cross-link formation
within the tendon, thereby facilitating tendon remodeling. Overall results suggest a trend for …

Background: After reinsertion on the humerus, the rotator cuff has limited ability to heal.
Growth factor augmentation has been proposed to enhance healing in such procedure …

Background: The intrinsic risk factors of rotator cuff disease (RCD) include degeneration,
inflammation, oxidative stress, and circulation impairment. Both diabetes and hyperlipidemia …

Introduction Tendon injuries give rise to significant morbidity. In the last few decades,
several techniques have been increasingly used to optimize tendon healing. Sources of …

Rotator cuff disease is among the most common musculoskeletal disorders with high direct
and indirect costs in industrialized countries. Not all rotator cuff tears are symptomatic …

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

Hyperlipidemia impacts millions of people globally and has been the major risk factor for
developing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Interestingly, hyperlipidemic …

Background Tendon pain occurs in individuals with extreme cholesterol levels (familial
hypercholesterolaemia). It is unclear whether the association with tendon pain is strong with …

Being overweight or obese is associated with an elevated risk of tendon pathology.
However, for sportspeople the epidemiological data linking weight or adiposity on one hand …