Open AccessObesity Increases the Risk of Tendinopathy, Tendon Tear and Rupture, and Postoperative Complications: A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies
Author(s) -
Marina Macchi,
Matteo Spezia,
Silvia Elli,
Gabriele Schiaffini,
Emanuele Chisari
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical orthopaedics and related research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.178
H-Index - 204
eISSN - 1528-1132
pISSN - 0009-921X
DOI - 10.1097/corr.0000000000001261
Subject(s) - medicine , tendinopathy , tendon , cochrane library , obesity , risk factor , physical therapy , sports medicine , surgery , meta analysis
Inflammation and mechanical demands play a role in the development of tendon conditions and the dysregulation of tendon healing. In patients with obesity, high levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and a high mechanical demand promote chronic low-grade inflammation. Although controversial results have been reported, we aimed to summarize current evidence while highlighting the role of obesity in tendinopathy.