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Systematic review reveals associations between anabolic-androgenic steroid use and tendon injuries, suggesting important health implications.
A systematic review of human comparative studies investigating the association between anabolic-androgenic steroid use and tendon rupture, tendon injuries, and tendon-related abnormalities in resistance-trained individuals. Outcomes of interest include tendon rupture, tendon injuries, mechanical properties, ultrasound findings, elastography findings, histological characteristics, and tendon-related biomarkers. The review will follow PRISMA 2020 recommendations.
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