Sarcopenia in Endocrine Disorders – The Iceberg or Its Tip?
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چکیده
Endocrine myopathies represent disorders of the musculoskeletal system that significantly impair the state of health. Sarcopenia is their pathophysiological common denominator. Recent reports have shown that endocrine disorders, even when subclinical, may also be associated with tendinopathies. It may thus be suggested that both hormones and hormonal disorders have complex actions on the musculoskeletal system and that musculoskeletal endocrinology represents a fascinating research area still awaiting exploration.
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