ERα PvuII and XbaI polymorphisms in postmenopausal women with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: a case control study

Abstract Background Posterior tibial tendon (PTT) insufficiency is considered as the main cause of adult acquired flat foot and is three times more frequent in females. High estrogen levels exert a positive effect on the overall collagen synthesis in tendons. We have previously demonstrated the asso...

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Main Authors: P. A. Pontin, P. R. B. Nogara, F. C. P. Fonseca, C. Cesar Netto, K. C. Carvalho, J. M. Soares Junior, E. C. Baracat, T. D. Fernandes, N. Maffulli, M. C. L. Santos, A. L. Godoy-Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-1020-x