Role of Serum Fibrinogen Levels in Patients with Rotator Cuff Tears

Although rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy is a frequent pathology of the shoulder, the real understanding of its aetiopathogenesis is still unclear. Several studies showed that RC tendinopathy is more frequent in patients with hyperglycemia, diabetes, obesity, or metabolic syndrome. This paper aims to...

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Main Authors: Umile Giuseppe Longo, Stefano Petrillo, Alessandra Berton, Filippo Spiezia, Mattia Loppini, Nicola Maffulli, Vincenzo Denaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/685820