ICD-10 diagnosis codes for tendon injury were used to search for specific tendon injuries. Exclusion criteria from both the user and nonuser groups included active tobacco smoking, type 2 diabetes, chronic inflammatory conditions, and the use of fluoroquinolone or corticosteroid medicat...
Purpose:Acute Achilles tendon ruptures (AATRs) are a common sporting injury, whether for recreational athletes or elite athletes. Prior research has shown returning to physical activity after extended periods of inactivity leads to increased rates of musculoskeletal injuries. The purpose of this study...