A systematic review of surgical intervention in the treatment of hamstring tendon ruptures: current evidence on the impact on patient outcomes [PDF]
Hamstring injuries are among the most common muscle injuries. They have been reported in many different sports, such as running, soccer, track and field, rugby, and waterskiing. However, they are also present among the general population.
Aleksi Jokela+4 more
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A “cell-free treatment” for tendon injuries: adipose stem cell-derived exosomes [PDF]
Tendon injuries are widespread and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, frequently caused by overload of the tendons. Currently, the most common treatment for tendon injuries is "cell-free therapy", of which exosomes, which can treat a host ...
Kexin Lyu+8 more
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The developments in flexor tendon repairs have remarkably changed the methods of surgical repair of the flexor tendons and treatment of the critical annular pulleys, as well as the postoperative active motion protocols. The article summarizes the current knowledge and clinical methods in treating flexor tendon injuries, the keys to achieving reliable ...
Venkatramani H+4 more
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Treatment of Tendon Injuries in the Servicemember Population across the Spectrum of Pathology: From Exosomes to Bioinductive Scaffolds [PDF]
Tendon injuries in military servicemembers are one of the most commonly treated nonbattle musculoskeletal injuries (NBMSKIs). Commonly the result of demanding physical training, repetitive loading, and frequent exposures to austere conditions, tendon ...
Mikalyn T. DeFoor+3 more
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Health service use and costs associated with fluoroquinolone‐related tendon injuries [PDF]
The aim of this study was to assess costs and health service use associated with tendon injuries after the use of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials in Finland during 2002–2012.
Laura S. M. Kuula+2 more
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Epidemiology of Achilles Tendon Injuries in Collegiate Level Athletes in the United States [PDF]
Category: Hindfoot, Sports, Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Achilles tendon rupture is a potentially devastating injury particularly for National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes.
Jimmy J. Chan MD+3 more
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Anti-inflammatory management for tendon injuries - friends or foes? [PDF]
Acute and chronic tendon injuries are very common among athletes and in sedentary population. Most physicians prescribe anti-inflammatory managements to relieve the worst symptoms of swelling and pain, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ...
Chan Kai-Ming, Fu Sai-Chuen
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Extensor tendon injuries have a documented incidence rate of 14 occurrences per 100,000 person-years, making them the most frequent tendon injuries. With an estimated frequency of 17.9 and 9.9 instances per 100,000 people per year, respectively,
U Jagadish+3 more
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Association of post-stroke shoulder pain and MRI features
ObjectiveTo explore the features of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on post-stroke shoulder pain (PSSP) and the influencing factors of PSSP, in order to provide a basis for precise treatment of PSSP.
ZHU Mingyue+6 more
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Research Progress of Biodegradable Polymers in Repairing Achilles Tendon Injury
Achilles tendon injury has become a common sports injury clinically, and its treatment and rehabilitation are essential, while the regenerative capacity of the Achilles tendon in adult mammals is limited.
Jinchi Zhang+5 more
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