Inflammation in tendon disorders

Cathy Speed*

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Abstract

The role of inflammation in tendon disorders has long been a subject of considerable debate. Developments in our understanding of the basic science of inflammation have provided further insight into its potential role in specific forms of tendon disease, and the circumstances that may potentiate this. Such circumstances include excessive mechanical stresses on tendon and the presence of systemic inflammation associated with chronic diseases. In this chapter a brief review of the basic science of inflammation is provided and the influence that it may play on tendons is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
PublisherSpringer New York LLC
Pages209-220
Number of pages12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Aug 2016
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameAdvances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Volume920
ISSN (Print)0065-2598
ISSN (Electronic)2214-8019

Keywords

  • Cytokines
  • Inflammation
  • Macrophages
  • Tendinopathy
  • Tendinosis
  • Tendon
  • Tenosynovitis

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