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Causal relationship between sarcopenia and rotator cuff tears: a Mendelian randomization study.
Frontiers in endocrinology - 1 Jan 2024
Yang Dongmei, Li Zheng, Jiang Ziqing, Mei Xianzhong, Zhang Daguang, Wei Qiushi
Abstract excerpt
Background: Sarcopenia and rotator cuff tears are common among elderly patients. However, the role of sarcopenia in the management of rotator cuff tears has been often overlooked. This study aimed to elucidate the effects of sarcopenia-related traits on rotator cuff tears. Methods: Two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses based on genome-wide association study data were used to evaluate the causal...
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