November 2015 PMID 26362436

Ruptured Tendons in Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Users: A Cross-Sectional Cohort Study.

Gen Kanayama, James DeLuca, William P Meehan, James I Hudson, Stephanie Isaacs, Aaron Baggish, Rory Weiner, Lyle Micheli, Harrison G Pope

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Peak: 1 in Jul 2020
across 5 sources since Jul 2020

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

This group of discussions expresses strong interest and moderate engagement with the article, emphasizing the correlation between anabolic steroid use and tendon injuries by mentioning statistics like 17% of AAS users suffering ruptures. The tone is analytical, with participants reflecting on the health risks and implications, which underscores the potential impact of the study on public health awareness and steroid use perceptions.

AgreementModerate agreement

The discussion reflects general agreement with the study’s findings, citing specific data like 17% of AAS users experiencing tendon ruptures, indicating acknowledgment of the research's validity.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity and concern over the connection between steroid use and tendon injuries, showing active engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific statistics and draw connections to real-world implications, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the significance of the findings by pointing out the serious health risks posed by AAS abuse, suggesting the research influences perceptions around steroid use.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigates the link between long-term anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use and tendon ruptures in men, finding that AAS users have a significantly higher risk, especially for upper-body tendons, compared to nonusers.
  • The data shows that 22% of AAS users experienced at least one tendon rupture, primarily in the upper body, while only 3.6% of nonusers reported similar injuries, highlighting AAS use as a major risk factor.
  • Most ruptures occurred outside of weightlifting, often after Symptoms like pain, and nearly all cases required surgical repair, emphasizing the serious injury risk associated with AAS abuse.]

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Adrian Palmer
@Palmer_Physio · X

@daryl24tuam @drtom_onice @SLModule6 @josh_smith_RSA Bicep tendon injuries have being shown to be related to AAS use ... “Out of 88 AAS users in one study, 17% had confirmed triceps or biceps tendon ruptures, compared to none of the non AAS users” - @physiopedia The study

Jul 22, 2020 · 160 followers View post →

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Adrian Palmer
@Palmer_Physio · X

@daryl24tuam @drtom_onice @SLModule6 @josh_smith_RSA Bicep tendon injuries have being shown to be related to AAS use ... “Out of 88 AAS users in one study, 17% had confirmed triceps or biceps tendon ruptures, compared to none of the non AAS users” - @physiopedia The study

Jul 22, 2020 · 160 followers View post →