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  • Title: [Pathophysiology of overuse tendon injury].
    Author: Kannus P, Paavola M, Paakkala T, Parkkari J, Järvinen T, Järvinen M.
    Journal: Radiologe; 2002 Oct; 42(10):766-70. PubMed ID: 12402104.
    Abstract:
    Overuse tendon injury is one of the most common injuries in sports. The etiology as well as the pathophysiological mechanisms leading to tendinopathy are of crucial medical importance. At the moment intrinsic and extrinsic factors are assumed as mechanisms of overuse tendon injury. Except for the acute, extrinsic trauma, the chronic overuse tendon injury is a multifactorial process. There are many other factors, such as local hypoxia, less of nutrition, impaired metabolism and local inflammatory that may also contribute to the development of tissue damage. The exact interaction of these factors cannot be explained entirely at the moment. Further studies will be necessary in order to get more information.
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