Obesity is a common condition in many societies, and its incidence is rising [1]. It is defined as an excess of body fat, which may contribute to cause peripheral vascular deficiencies through its known associations with atherosclerosis [2, 3], elevated cholesterol level [2-4], and diabetes and metabolic syndrome [5]. All these correlated pathologies may lead to hypoxia of the rotator cuff critical area; the consequent release of many reactive oxygen species causing oxidative stress and cell apoptosis may cause degeneration of the tendon and predispose it to rupture [6].
Obesity / Gumina, S.; Candela, V.; Passaretti, D.. - (2016), pp. 79-82. [10.1007/978-3-319-33355-7_9].
Obesity
Gumina S.;Candela V.;Passaretti D.
2016
Abstract
Obesity is a common condition in many societies, and its incidence is rising [1]. It is defined as an excess of body fat, which may contribute to cause peripheral vascular deficiencies through its known associations with atherosclerosis [2, 3], elevated cholesterol level [2-4], and diabetes and metabolic syndrome [5]. All these correlated pathologies may lead to hypoxia of the rotator cuff critical area; the consequent release of many reactive oxygen species causing oxidative stress and cell apoptosis may cause degeneration of the tendon and predispose it to rupture [6].I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
