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. Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:12:49 -0000 From: kuiperslisa <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: [log in to unmask] To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [Net-Gold] Tendon and Ligament Injuries: the Genetic Component . Tendon and Ligament Injuries: the Genetic Component Tendon and ligament injuries: the genetic component * COMMENTARY -- September et al. 41 (4): 241 -- British Journal of Sports Medicine ABSTRACT Tendons and ligaments within the upper and lower limbs are some of the more common sites of musculoskeletal injuries during physical activity. Several extrinsic and intrinsic factors have been shown to be associated with these injuries. More recently, studies have suggested that there is also, at least in part, a genetic component to the Achilles tendon, rotator cuff and anterior cruciate ligament injuries. However, specific genes have not been suggested to be associated with rotator cuff or anterior cruciate ligament injuries. <ttp://hwmaint.bjsm.bmj.com/cgi/ content/extract/41/4/241> Respectfully, Lisa Kuipers RN Nurse Consultant Southern California [log in to unmask] 661 266 2165 office 661 810 0523 cell .