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Association between cardiovascular disease risk factors and rotator cuff tendinopathy: a cross-sectional study.

Authors
Applegate KA; Thiese MS; Merryweather AS; Kapellusch J; Drury DL; Wood E; Kendall R; Foster J; Garg A; Hegmann KT
Source
J Occup Environ Med 2017 Feb; 59(2):154-160
Link
https://doi.org/10.1097/jom.0000000000000929
NIOSHTIC No.
20049236
Abstract
Objective: Recent evidence has found potential associations between cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and common musculoskeletal disorders. We evaluated possible associations between risk factors and both glenohumeral joint pain and rotator cuff tendinopathy. Methods: Data from WISTAH hand study participants (n=1226) were assessed for associations between Framingham Heart Study CVD risk factors and both health outcomes. Results: A strong association was observed between CVD risk scores and both glenohumeral joint pain and rotator cuff tendinopathy. Peak odds ratios (ORs) of the adjusted models were 4.55 [95% confidence interval (95% CI) 1.97 to 10.31] and 5.97 (95% CI 2.12 to 16.83), respectively. The results show a dose-response trend of increasing risk. Conclusions: Individual risk factors were associated with both outcomes. Combined, CVD risk factors demonstrated a strong correlation with glenohumeral joint pain and an even stronger correlation with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Results suggest a potentially modifiable disease mechanism.
Keywords
Cardiovascular system disease; Cardiovascular system disorders; Cardiovascular disease; Risk factors; Musculoskeletal system disorders; MSD; Musculoskeletal disorders; Musculoskeletal system; Exposure levels; Hand injuries; Models; Dose response
Contact
Kurt T. Hegmann, MD, MPH, Professor and Center Director, Rocky Mtn. Center for Occupational & Environmental Health, University of Utah, 391 Chipeta Way, Suite C, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
CODEN
JOEMFM
Publication Date
20170201
Document Type
Journal Article
Email Address
Kurt.hegmann@hsc.utah.edu
Funding Type
Grant
Fiscal Year
2017
Identifying No.
Grant-Number-R01-OH-010474; Grant-Number-T42-OH-008414
Issue of Publication
2
ISSN
1076-2752
Source Name
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
State
UT; WI
Performing Organization
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Page last reviewed: May 11, 2023
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division