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MMP-1 promoter polymorphism is associated with primary tendinopathy of the posterior tibial tendon.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society - 1 Jul 2013
Godoy-Santos Alexandre, Cunha Mirella V, Ortiz Rafael Trevisan, Fernandes Túlio Diniz, Mattar Rames, dos Santos Maria Cristina L G
Abstract excerpt
Posterior tibial tendon (PTT) dysfunction is recognized as an etiology leading to acquired flatfoot in adults, causing significant functional loss. Many risk factors and systemic conditions have been proposed in literature. However, many patients present PTT dysfunction without any of these characteristics. This suggests that there could be a genetic influence associated with posterior tibial tendinopathy. The...
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