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Analysis of hereditary and medical risk factors in Achilles tendinopathy and Achilles tendon ruptures: a matched pair analysis.
Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery - 1 Jun 2012
Kraemer Robert, Wuerfel Waldemar, Lorenzen Johan, Busche Marc, Vogt Peter M, Knobloch Karsten
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: In Achilles tendon injuries, it is suggested that a pathological continuum might be evident from the healthy Achilles tendon to Achilles tendinopathy to Achilles tendon rupture. As such, risk factors for both tendinopathy and rupture should be the same. HYPOTHESIS: Hereditary and medical risk factors for Achilles tendinopathy and Achilles tendon rupture are the same to a similar extent in a matched...
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