Testosterone: A Review for Orthopaedic Surgeons.

JBJS Rev · Jun 01 2024 · Review

Arcand MA, Poulin D, Testa EJ, Lemme NJ

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island

General Orthopaedics

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONReviews testosterone replacement and anabolic steroid use in orthopaedic patients, noting hypogonadism/AAS may raise tendon injury risk while postoperative testosterone supplementation could have therapeutic potential.
Abstract, as published

» Testosterone replacement treatment (TRT) and anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) use is common and possibly increasing.» Diagnosing and treating hypogonadism in men is controversial.» Hypogonadism and the use of AASs seem to have a detrimental effect on the musculoskeletal system. The current literature on TRT and the musculoskeletal system shows an increased risk of tendon injury.» There may be a role for testosterone supplementation in the postoperative period.

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