Shivam H Patel, Nathan W C Campbell, Chinonso E Emenim, Dominick O Farino, Frederick W Damen, Joseph V Rispoli, Craig J Goergen, Jacob M Haus, Arman Sabbaghi, Chad C Carroll
Tendon biomechanical properties and fibril organization are altered in patients with diabetes compared to healthy individuals, yet few biomarkers have been associated with in vivo tendon properties. We investigated the relationships between in vivo imaging-based tendon properties, serum variables, and patient characteristics across healthy controls (n = 14, age: 45 ± 5 years, body mass index [BMI]: 24 ± 1, hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c]: 5.3 ± 0...
February 23, 2024: Journal of Orthopaedic Research: Official Publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society