NIH: A new study in rats, funded in part by the NIH’s National Institute
of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), has revealed
differences between males and females in the physical properties of the
Achilles tendon. The results, which appeared in the Annals of Biomedical Engineering,
may explain why the incidence of ruptures is about five times higher in
men than women. A detailed analysis of the characteristics of the
Achilles tendon may lead to insights on how to avoid debilitating tears
and possibly to new clinical approaches for repairing them.
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Showing posts with label Achilles tendon. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Sex-Differences in Achilles Tendon Properties May Explain Why Ruptures Occur More Often in Men
NIH: A new study in rats, funded in part by the NIH’s National Institute
of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), has revealed
differences between males and females in the physical properties of the
Achilles tendon. The results, which appeared in the Annals of Biomedical Engineering,
may explain why the incidence of ruptures is about five times higher in
men than women. A detailed analysis of the characteristics of the
Achilles tendon may lead to insights on how to avoid debilitating tears
and possibly to new clinical approaches for repairing them.
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