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Open Access Research in Anatomy

Tendon Disorders and Gender: Research Perspectives

  • Open or Close Guerra Flávia Da Ré*

    Department of Anatomy, Federal University of Alfenas, Brazil

    *Corresponding author: Guerra Flávia Da Ré, Federal University of Alfenas-UNIFAL-MG, Department of Anatomy, Brazil

Submission: October 13, 2017; Published: January 24, 2018

DOI: 10.31031/OARA.2018.01.000515

ISSN: 2577-1922
Volume1 Issue3

Abstract

Tendon lesions are very common and may affect people in their daily activities, work or sports practice. Given the high rate at which such injuries happen, its treatment represents an important share of the health system and of the sport industry [1]. Injuries involving musculoskeletal system are the major causes of suspension of athletes from their activities. Also, tendon and ligaments damage are the leading reason why people seek medical care, regarding musculoskeletal disorders [2,3]. Tendon lesions may be classified as chronic, e.g. tendinitis, or acute, were total or partial tendon rupture occurs. Such rupture may be preceded by chronic inflammation or happen without any previous lesion [1].

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