The interplay between metabolic disorders and tendinopathies: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate the prevalence of tendinopathies in relation to metabolic factors and to investigate associations between tendinopathies and metabolic conditions.

Methods

The current review synthesised screened articles in accordance with the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines predesigned criterion which were from PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science published up to 31 March 2024. Eligible studies included cohort, case-control or cross-sectional designs.

Results

Fifty-three studies were included. Achilles tendinopathy emerged as highly prevalent in diabetic individuals (6%; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 42%-91%). Moreover, diabetes was identified as a risk factor for Achilles tendinopathy development with an odds ratio (OR)

SUBMITTER: De Luca P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12421141 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature