title: Injuries at the myotendinous junction.
abstract: The complete role of the myotendinous junction is discussed in this article. The morphology and function of the junction, typical injuries occurring at this region, delayed-onset muscle soreness, and muscle strain injury are described. Muscle strain injury is covered in detail, including characterization, treatment, and prevention. Clinical information is conveyed as well as basic science study results pertinent to the clinical situation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Noonan
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Garrett
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009132:Muscles / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000473:pathology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D013710:Tendons / Q000648:ultrastructure*