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Pierre and Marie Curie University

Former French university existing from 1971 to 2017

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Dec 15, 2025

Aren't tenon ruptures caused by shrinkage of the tendon?

Tendon ruptures most commonly result from sudden overload or degeneration of the tendon that leaves it unable to resist high tensile forces, not from a simple “shrinkage” of the tendon (sources descri...

Dec 10, 2025

When can patients safely resume driving, work, and low-impact sports after knee replacement?

Most major centers and patient guides say low-demand activities resume within weeks but full recovery can take months to a year: many patients return to everyday tasks by 6 weeks and show major improv...