Genetic Factors in Tendon Injury: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tendon injury such as tendinopathy or rupture is common and has multiple etiologies, including both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The genetic influence on susceptibility to tendon injury is not well understood.

Purpose

To analyze the published literature regarding genetic factors associated with tendon injury.

Study design

Systematic review; Level of evidence, 3.

Methods

A systematic review of published literature was performed in concordance with the Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines to identify current evidence for genetic predisposition to tendon injury. PubMed, Ovid, and ScienceDirect databases were searched. Studies were included for review if they specifically addressed genetic factors and

SUBMITTER: Vaughn NH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5571768 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature