Consumo de sustancias ergogénicas, dependencia al ejercicio, síntomas de dismorfia muscular y trastornos alimentarios en usuarias de gimnasio: revisión sistemática de la literatura / Consumption of ergogenic substances, exercise dependence, muscle dysmorphia, symptoms and eating disorders in gym users: a systematic review of the literature

Resumen El culturismo es un deporte asociado con alteraciones psicológicas, afecciones en la salud y deterioro en las relaciones interpersonales. Aunque las mujeres no están exentas, la mayoría de los estudios se han realizado en hombres. Método: El objetivo de esta investigación fue describir el consumo de sustancias ergogénicas, la dependencia al ejercicio y la presencia de síntomas de TCA y DM, en usuarias de gimnasio. La búsqueda de información se realizó en PubMed, PsycInfo y Medline. Se siguieron los lineamientos de la declaración PRISMA y se evaluó la calidad metodológica. Se incluyeron 22 estudios en la revisión. Resultados: Los estudios fueron publicados durante las últimas dos décadas y la mayoría se realizaron en Europa y en América. Un porcentaje importante de culturistas competidoras y recreativas tienen dependencia al ejercicio (29.6%). Se encontró alta prevalencia de consumo de suplementos alimenticios (50.7%) y esteroides anabólicos (41.7%), así como síntomas de TCA (46.6%) y DM. Conclusiones: La información obtenida aún es limitada, debido a que la mayoría de los investigadores han evaluado las variables de interés por separado. Se requieren más estudios que contribuyan a la comprensión de este fenómeno en usuarias de gimnasio. Los resultados se discuten a luz de investigaciones previas.

Abstract Bodybuilding is a sport associated with psychological disorders, health disease and deterioration in interpersonal relationships. Although women are not exempt, most studies have been done on men. Method: The objective of this research was to describe the consumption of ergogenic substances, dependence on exercise and the presence of symptoms of ED and DM, in female gym users. The information search was performed in PubMed, PsycInfo and Medline. The guidelines of the PRISMA declaration were followed and the methodological quality was evaluated. Twenty-two studies were included in the review. Results: The studies were published during the last two decades and most were conducted in Europe and America. An important percentage of competitive and recreational bodybuilders are dependent on exercise (29.6%). A high prevalence of consumption of food supple ments (50.7%) and anabolic steroids (41.7%) was found, as well as symptoms of ED (46.6%) and DM. Conclusions: The information obtained is still limited, since most researchers have evaluated the variables of interest separately. More studies are required to contribute to the understanding of this phenomenon in gym users. The results are discussed in the light of previous research.

Differences in Nervous Autonomic Control in Response to a Single Session of Exercise in Bodybuilders Using Anabolic Androgenic Steroids.

Considering the role of autonomic nerve activity in blood pressure control, this study aimed to investigate the cardiac autonomic nerve responses after an aerobic exercise session in Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) users. Twenty men (AAS, n = 9; control group, n = 11) performed an aerobic exercise session (60 min, 70 to 80% of HRmax). Heart rate variability (HRV) was assessed before and during a 60-min post-exercise recovery period. RMSSD (root mean square successive difference of the RR intervals) and the LF/HF ratio (low frequency/high frequency spectra) were also evaluated. The Student's t-test for independent samples was used to compare differences between initial group characteristics. Repeated measures ANOVA was used to compare pre- and post-exercise HRV recovery (p < 0.05). AAS had a lower SDNN (standard deviation of the intervals) (40.8 ± 16.8 vs. 71.6 ± 24.7 ms; p = 0.04, d = 1.4) and a higher LF/HF (3.4 ± 2.1 vs. 1.8 ± 0.9%; p = 0.03, d = 0.9) before exercise. AAS and controls had similar RMSSD (14.0 ± 15.8 vs. 18.9 ± 12.1 ms; p = 0.20) and a LF/HF (2.8 ± 1.6 vs. 2.4 ± 1.2 ms; p = 0.41) immediately post-exercise. The between-groups comparison revealed a higher HF/LF at 30 min (4.3 ± 1.4 vs. 2.5 ± 1.3%; p = 0.008, d = 1.3) and 60 min (5.0 ± 2.2 vs. 2.3 ± 0.8%; p = 0.001, d = 1.6) for the AAS group in the recovery time. This study demonstrated impaired parasympathetic activity at rest and immediately after the exercise session as an adverse effect of AAS usage, but similar behavior regarding the restoration of sympathetic activity.

Colestasis inducida por anabólicos: reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura / Anabolic-induced cholestasis: case report and literature review

La función metabólica y de excreción está determinada principalmente por la actividad hepática, esto predispone al hígado a lesión inducida por toxicidad, en donde la disfunción es mediada directa o indirectamente por xenobióticos y/o sus metabolitos. La enfermedad hepática inducida por fármacos (DILI) es una condición poco frecuente, que se relaciona hasta con el 50% de las insuficiencias hepáticas agudas, y de ahí su importancia. La lesión directa puede estar dirigida a hepatocitos, conductos biliares y estructuras vasculares; no obstante, diferentes xenobióticos pueden interferir con el flujo de bilis mediante el bloqueo directo de proteínas de trasporte en los canalículos. Actualmente no existen marcadores absolutos para el diagnóstico de esta entidad y las manifestaciones clínicas pueden ser variables, desde el espectro de alteraciones bioquímicas en ausencia de síntomas, hasta insuficiencia hepática aguda y daño hepático crónico, por lo cual es principalmente un diagnóstico de exclusión basado en evidencia circunstancial. A partir de esta inferencia, se han desarrollado escalas y algoritmos para evaluar la probabilidad de lesión hepática inducida por medicamentos, tóxicos, herbales o suplementos. En la mayoría de los casos, es característico que la condición del paciente mejore cuando se elimina el fármaco responsable del daño. Aunque el patrón colestásico generalmente tiene mejores tasas de supervivencia en comparación con otros patrones, también se asocia con un alto riesgo de desarrollar enfermedad hepática crónica o ser el desencadenante de manifestaciones inmunológicas en el hígado. Se presenta el caso clínico de un paciente con patrón colestásico de DILI por uso de esteroides anabólicos.

Metabolic and excretory function is determined mainly by liver activity which can make this organ susceptible to toxic injury, where dysfunction is directly or indirectly mediated by xenobiotics and/ or their metabolites. Drug-induced liver disease (DILI) is a rare condition, which is associated with up to 50% of acute liver failure, and hence its importance. Direct injury can be directed to hepatocytes, bile ducts, and vascular structures, however, different xenobiotics can interfere with bile flow by directly blocking transport proteins in the canaliculi. Currently there are no definite markers for the diagnosis of this condition, and clinical manifestations can be variable, including biochemical changes in the absence of symptoms to acute liver failure and chronic liver damage, which makes it mainly an exclusion diagnosis based on clinical evidence. Scales and algorithms have been developed to assess the probability of drug, toxic, herbal, or supplement-induced liver injury. In most cases, the patient's condition typically improves when the drug responsible for the injury is removed. Although the cholestatic pattern generally has better survival rates compared to other patterns, it is also associated with a high risk of developing chronic liver disease or acting as a trigger for immune disorders in the liver. The clinical case of a patient with a cholestatic pattern of DILI due to the use of anabolic steroids is presented.

Anabolic steroid-induced myositis and osteitis. case report through a radiologic approach

ABSTRACT Introduction: Myositis is a rare complication of extra-articular anabolic steroid injections, while osteitis has not been reported as an adverse effect from this cause. This case report provides information about imaging findings of these two entities. Case presentation: A 37-year-old male, bodybuilder, presented pain and edema in the left gluteal region, associated with functional limitation, 5 days after receiving an intramuscular anabolic steroid injection (stanozolol). The man underwent an ultrasound scan and magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis with contrast, which allowed making the diagnosis of myositis of the left gluteus maximus and osteitis of the iliac bone. The patient was treated with piperacillin-tazobactam and vancomycin for 10 days, without complications. No surgical management was required. Conclusion: Myositis is a rare complication of anabolic steroid injections and the pathophysiological mechanism of this substance is unknown. Osteitis, on the other hand, is an even rarer complication and, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first known case associated with this cause. Given the findings, the myositis reported herein has an infectious nature; however, further studies are required to demonstrate the actual causal association.

RESUMEN Introducción. La miositis es una complicación muy rara de las inyecciones extraarticulares de esteroides anabólicos y la osteítis no ha sido reportada como efecto adverso por esta causa. El presente reporte de caso aporta información sobre los hallazgos imagenológicos de estos dos tipos de inflamaciones. Presentación del caso. Paciente masculino de 37 años, dedicado al fisicoculturismo, quien cinco días después de recibir una inyección de estano-zolol presentó dolor y edema en la región glútea izquierda asociados a limitación funcional. El sujeto asistió a consulta por este motivo y se le realizó una ecografía y una resonancia magnética contrastada de pelvis, cuyos resultados permitieron diagnosticarle miositis del glúteo mayor izquierdo y osteítis del hueso ilíaco. Se indicó tratamiento con piperacilina-tazobactam y vancomicina por 10 días y no se requirió manejo quirúrgico dado que se obtuvieron buenos resultados. Conclusión. La miositis es una complicación rara de las inyecciones de esteroides anabólicos en donde el mecanismo fisiopatológico de estas sustancias es incierto. Por su parte, la osteítis es una complicación aún más rara de la cual se presenta el primer caso conocido por esta causa. Dados los hallazgos se plantea que la miositis reportada es de tipo infecciosa; sin embargo, se requieren estudios adicionales que demuestren la asociación causal real.

Factors associated with anabolic steroid use by exercise enthusiasts / Fatores associados ao uso de esteroides anabolizantes por praticantes de exercício físico / Factores asociados con el uso de esteroides anabólicos por practicantes de ejercicio físico

ABSTRACT Introduction Synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) were developed with the purpose of obtaining drugs capable of increasing protein synthesis associated with a lower degree of virilization. Its use is common among bodybuilders who aim to increase physical strength and muscle mass in the short term. However, AAS cause side effects, which restrict their therapeutic use. Objective To identify factors associated with AAS use by exercise enthusiasts at gyms in São Luís, MA. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out at 17 gyms. The sample totaled 723 exercise enthusiasts, who answered a structured questionnaire with multiple choice questions related to their lifestyle and the consumption of nutritional supplements and AAS use. Logistic regression analysis was used to verify the association of socioeconomic, demographic and behavioral factors with AAS use. Results Of the 723 exercise enthusiasts, 10.65% reported having used AAS. Of these, 97.4% declared their awareness of some side effect caused by AAS use. Factors associated with AAS use were: being male, age between 20 and 29 years, consumption of food supplements and participation in exercise for over a year. Conclusion The prevalence of AAS use by exercise enthusiasts at gyms in São Luís is high, and the risk factors identified enable us to target specific populations with preventive actions. Level of Evidence IIC; Cross-sectional study.

RESUMO Introdução Os esteroides anabólicos androgênicos (EAA) sintéticos foram desenvolvidos com o propósito de obter fármacos capazes de produzir aumento na síntese proteica, associados a menor grau de virilização. Seu uso é comum entre praticantes de musculação que visam aumento da força física e da massa muscular a curto prazo. Contudo, eles geram efeitos adversos, o que restringe seu uso terapêutico. Objetivo Identificar os fatores associados ao uso de EAA por praticantes de exercício físico em academias de São Luís, MA. Métodos Estudo transversal, realizado em 17 academias de ginástica. A amostra totalizou 723 praticantes de exercício físico, que responderam a um questionário estruturado, com questões de múltipla escolha relacionadas com seu estilo de vida e com o consumo de suplementos nutricionais e EAA. A análise de regressão logística foi empregada para verificar a associação de fatores socioeconômicos, demográficos e comportamentais ao uso de EAA. Resultados Dos 723 praticantes de exercício físico, 10,65% informaram ter utilizado EAA. Destes, 97,4% afirmaram ter conhecimento de algum efeito adverso ocasionado pela utilização de EAA. Mostraram-se fatores associados ao uso de EAA: ser do sexo masculino, ter entre 20 a 29 anos, consumir suplementos alimentares e praticar exercício físico há mais de um ano. Conclusão O consumo de EAA por praticantes de exercício físico em academias de São Luís é alto e os fatores de risco identificados permitem direcionar ações preventivas às populações específicas. Nível de Evidência IIC; Estudo transversal.

RESUMEN Introducción Los esteroides anabólicos androgénicos (EAA) sintéticos se desarrollaron con el propósito de obtener agentes capaces de producir aumento en la síntesis de proteínas, asociados con un menor grado de virilización. Su uso es común entre los culturistas que buscan aumentar la fuerza física y la masa muscular a corto plazo. Sin embargo, tienen efectos adversos que restringen el uso terapéutico. Objetivo Identificar los factores asociados con el uso de EAA por parte de practicantes de ejercicio físico en gimnasios de São Luis, MA. Métodos Estudio transversal realizado en 17 gimnasios. La muestra totalizó 723 practicantes de ejercicio físico, quienes respondieron un cuestionario estructurado con preguntas de opción múltiple relacionadas con su estilo de vida y el consumo de suplementos nutricionales y EAA. El análisis de regresión logística se utilizó para verificar la asociación de factores socioeconómicos, demográficos y de comportamiento con el uso de los EAA. Resultados De los 723 practicantes de ejercicio físico, el 10,65% informó haber usado EAA. De estos, el 97,4% dijo que tenían conocimiento de alg ú n efecto adverso causado por el uso de EAA. Se mostraron los siguientes factores asociados con el uso de EAA: ser hombre, tener entre 20 y 29 años, consumir suplementos dietéticos y practicar ejercicio físico por más de un año.. Conclusión El consumo de EAA por los practicantes de ejercicio físico en gimnasios de São Luis es alto y los factores de riesgo identificados pueden orientar las acciones preventivas a poblaciones específicas. Nivel de Evidencia IIC; Estudio transversal.

Nandrolone decanoate is prooxidant in the myocardium of exercised or sedentary rats / Decanoato de nandrolona é pro-oxidante no miocárdio de ratos treinados e sedentários / Decanoato de nandrolona es prooxidante en el miocardio de ratones entrenados y sedentarios

ABSTRACT Introduction: Nandrolone decanoate is a synthetic testosterone analogue considered one of the most widely used anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) among adolescents and athletes. Chronic ingestion of AAS increases the incidence of cardiovascular abnormalities in athletes, but the mechanism that causes these changes remains unknown. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to verify the possible effects of the use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) on the morphology and oxidative metabolism of the heart in exercised and sedentary rats. Methods: This is a comparative prospective level II study. Twenty-four Wistar rats were distributed in groups that performed voluntary (TG) and sedentary (SG) running exercises, and used AAS: the Anabolic Training Group (ATG), and the Anabolic Sedentary Group (ASG). During the three months of the running protocol, the animals received an intramuscular injection of 5 mg/kg b.p. of AAS. After the training period, the rats were euthanized and the hearts were removed for evaluation of lipid peroxidation and antioxidant capacity, and for morphometric analysis. Results: The anabolic groups, ASG (0.3072 ± 0.0531) and ATG (0.2732 ± 0.0413), presented higher lipid peroxidation when compared to the non-anabolic groups SG (0.1705 ± 0.0224) and TG (0.1785 ± 0.0340). Conclusion: There was no change in total antioxidant capacity or in the thickness of the interventricular septum and left ventricular wall. Thus, the use of anabolic androgenic steroids did not cause morphological changes in the myocardium. However it did alter the oxidative metabolism. It was also verified that aerobic exercise had no protective effect against lipid peroxidation in the myocardium caused by the use of AAS. Level of evidence II; Prospective comparative study.

RESUMO Introdução: O decanoato de nandrolona é um análogo sintético da testosterona, considerado um dos esteroides anabólicos androgênicos (EAA) mais utilizados entre adolescentes e atletas. Sua ingestão crônica aumenta a incidência de anormalidades cardiovasculares em atletas, porém o mecanismo que causa essas alterações ainda permanece desconhecido. Objetivos: O estudo teve como objetivo verificar os possíveis efeitos do uso de esteroides anabólicos androgênicos (EAA) na morfologia e no metabolismo oxidativo do coração de ratos treinados e sedentários. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo prospectivo comparativo nível II. Vinte e quatro ratos Wistar foram distribuídos em grupos que realizaram exercícios de corrida voluntária (GT) e sedentários (GS) e faziam uso dos EAA, Grupo Treinado com Anabolizante (GTA) e Grupo Sedentário com Anabolizante (GSA). Durante os três meses do protocolo de corrida, os animais receberam injeção intramuscular de 5 mg/kg p.c. de EAA. Após o período de treinamento, houve a eutanásia e remoção do coração dos ratos para avaliação da peroxidação lipídica e capacidade antioxidante, além da análise morfométrica. Resultados: Verificaram-se que os grupos anabolizantes, GSA (0,3072 ± 0,0531) e GTA (0,2732 ± 0,0413), apresentaram maior peroxidação lipídica quando comparados aos grupos não anabolizantes GS (0,1705 ± 0,0224) e GT (0,1785 ± 0,0340). Conclusões: Não houve alteração na capacidade antioxidante total, assim como não houve alteração na espessura do septo interventricular e da parede ventricular esquerda. Portanto, o uso de esteroides anabólicos androgênicos não provocou alterações morfológicas no miocárdio, contudo alterou o metabolismo oxidativo. Verificou-se também que a prática de exercício aeróbico não teve efeito protetor contra a peroxidação lipídica no miocárdio provocada pelo uso dos EAA. Nível de evidência II; Estudo prospectivo comparativo.

RESUMEN Introducción: El decanoato de nandrolona es un análogo sintético de la testosterona considerado uno de los esteroides anabólicos androgénicos (EAA) más utilizados entre los adolescentes y atletas. Su ingestión crónica aumenta la incidencia de anomalías cardiovasculares en atletas, aunque el mecanismo que causa esas alteraciones sigue siendo desconocido. Objetivos: El estudio tuvo como objetivo verificar los posibles efectos del uso de esteroides anabólicos androgénicos (EAA) en la morfología y en el metabolismo oxidativo del corazón de ratones entrenados y sedentarios. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio prospectivo comparativo nivel II. Fueron distribuidos 24 ratones Wistar en grupos que realizaron ejercicios de carrera voluntaria (GE) y sedentarios (GS), y hacían uso de los EAA, Grupo Entrenado con Anabolizante (GEA) y Grupo Sedentario con Anabolizante (GSA). Durante los tres meses del protocolo de carrera, los animales recibieron inyección intramuscular de 5 mg/kg p.c. de EAA. Después del período de entrenamiento, hubo la eutanasia y remoción del corazón de los ratones, para evaluación de la peroxidación lipídica y capacidad antioxidante, además del análisis morfométrico. Resultados: Se verificó que los grupos anabolizantes, GSA (0,3072 ± 0,0531) y GEA (0,2732 ± 0,0413), presentaron mayor peroxidación lipídica cuando comparados a los grupos no anabolizantes GS (0,1705 ± 0,0224) y GE (0,1785 ± 0,0340). Conclusiones: No hubo alteración en la capacidad antioxidante total, así como no hubo alteración en el espesor del septo interventricular y de la pared ventricular izquierda. Por lo tanto, el uso de esteroides anabólicos androgénicos no provocó alteraciones morfológicas en el miocardio, aunque alteró el metabolismo oxidativo. Se verificó también que la práctica de ejercicio aeróbico no tuvo efecto protector contra la peroxidación lipídica en el miocardio provocada por el uso de EAA. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudio prospectivo comparativo.

Prevalence and profile of users and non-users of anabolic steroids among resistance training practitioners.

BACKGROUND: To verify the prevalence and profile of users and non-users of anabolic steroid (AS) among resistance training practitioners. METHODS: An observational, cross-sectional survey was performed in 100 gyms in Curitiba city, involving 5773 individuals and self-administered questionnaires. The chi-square and z-tests of proportions were used for comparison between the groups (p < 0.05). RESULTS: 83.2% did not use, 9.1% formerly used, 3.4% currently used, and 4.3% intended used AS. The prevalence of former or current AS users was 16.9 and 6.5% among men and women, respectively. The prevalence ratios were as follows: 1) 2.6 male users for each woman; 2) 3.3 individuals aged 30-44 years and 2.8 individuals aged 18-29 years for each individual aged over 45 years. Beginners were not interested in using AS, but individuals who had trained longer had higher prevalence of AS use. CONCLUSIONS: The gym environment encouraged the use of AS owing to aesthetic appeal. Thus, suggesting the need for actions to prevent abusive use of AS considering the practitioners profile (practitioners were young, university and single).

Investigação na formação de profissionais de Educação Física e Psicologia revela déficit no conhecimento sobre esteroides anabólico androgênicos / Research on the formation of physical education and psychology professionals reveals deficits in knowledge aboutanabolic androgenic steroids / Investigación en la formación de los profesionales de la edu-cación física y psicología revela déficit en el conocimiento acerca de los esteroides anabólicos androgénicos

Praticantes de exercícios físicos e atletas têmabusado de esteroides anabólico androgênicos(EAA's),sujeitando-se a um elevado risco de surgimento de reações adversas à saúde física e psíquica. Profissionais de saúde têm o dever de informar a população sobre os riscos da utili-zação de EAA's. Este estudo investigou a formação de estudantes dos cursos de Psicologia e Educação Física da cidade de Belo Horizontesobre esse tema analisando-seum questionário respondido por 414 voluntários. Os resultados revelaram que, na formação desses estudantes, pouca atenção tem sido dada quanto ao uso de EAA's. Conclui-se que os estudantes de ambos os cursos não obtiveram conhecimento satisfatório acerca dos EAA's e suas aplicações.

Physical exercise practitioners and athletes have abused of anabolic androgenic steroids (EAA's) subject themselves to the occurrence of harmful reactions to physical and mental health. Healthcare professionals should inform people about issues arising from the use of AAS. The present study investigated the professional formation of students of Psychology and Physical Education of the city of Belo Horizonte regarding this topic. Four hundred and fourteen volunteers answered a questionnaire. The results reveal that minor attention has been given to this matter in the formation of these students, resulting in a trivial understanding about the EAA's. It was concluded that these students of EF and PSI did not obtain satisfacto-ry knowledge about the AAS and its applications.

Los practicantes de ejercicio físico y atletas han abusado de los esteroides anabólicos andro-génicos (EAA's), sujetándose a un alto riesgo de surgimiento de reacciones adversas a la sa-lud física y psíquica. Los profesionales de la salud deben informar a la población sobre los riesgos de la utilización de EAA's. Este estudio investigó la formación de los estudiantes de Psicología y Educación Física de la ciudad de Belo Horizonte, con respecto a este tema. El instrumento investigativo fue el análisis de un cuestionario respondido por 414 voluntarios. Los resultados revelaron que poca atención acerca de los EAA's y de sus aplicaciones se ha dado en la formación de estos estudiantes. Se concluyó que los estudiantes de ambos cursos no obtuvieron conocimiento satisfactorio.

ASSOCIATION OF TOBACCO DEPENDENCE, ALCOHOLISM AND ANABOLIC STEROIDS WITH MENISCOLIGAMENTOUS INJURIES.

OBJECTIVE: To determine a relationship between smoking, alcohol abuse and anabolic steroids and meniscoligamentous injuries. METHODS: A total of 239 patients underwent surgical treatment of isolated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) lesion, ACL associated with meniscal injury and isolated meniscal injury, and were inquired by a single team of surgeons about their habits: smoking, alcoholism and use of artificial anabolic agents. In addition, quality of life was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire. RESULTS: It was not possible to establish a direct relationship between habits and meniscal and ligamentous injuries, despite the finding that patients with ACL-associated lesions were more frequently smokers, and that patients with isolated meniscal injuries used more artificial anabolic agents. Regarding quality of life, there were no statistical differences in the habits between the groups; however, except for smokers with isolated meniscal injury, all patients who did not have the habits analyzed presented a better score in the SF-36 questionnaire. CONCLUSION: There were no significant findings correlating smoking, alcohol abuse and artificial anabolic agents with the presence of injuries. In addition, six months after the surgical treatment, there was no difference in the quality of life between the groups evaluated. Level of Evidence III, Prospective case series.

OBJETIVO: Determinar uma relação entre hábito de fumar, abuso de álcool e anabolizantes artificiais com lesões menisco-ligamentares do joelho. MÉTODOS: Um total de 239 pacientes foi submetido ao tratamento cirúrgico de lesão isolada do ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA), do LCA associada à lesão meniscal e lesão meniscal isolada e foi indagado, por uma única equipe de cirurgiões, sobre seus hábitos: tabagismo, alcoolismo e uso de anabolizantes artificiais. Além disso, foi avaliada a qualidade de vida com o questionário SF-36. RESULTADOS: Não foi possível estabelecer uma relação direta entre os hábitos e as lesões menisco-ligamentares, apesar da constatação de que os pacientes com lesões associadas ao LCA eram, com maior frequência, tabagistas e que os pacientes com lesão meniscal isolada usavam mais anabolizantes artificiais. Com relação à qualidade de vida, não houve diferença estatística quanto aos hábitos entre os grupos, porém, exceto tabagistas com lesão meniscal isolada, todos os pacientes que não tinham os hábitos analisados apresentaram pontuação melhor no questionário SF-36. CONCLUSÃO: Não houve achados significativos que correlacionassem os hábitos de fumar, abuso de álcool e anabolizantes artificiais com a presença de lesão. Além disso, seis meses após o tratamento cirúrgico, não houve diferença na qualidade de vida entre os grupos avaliados. Nível de evidência III, Tipo de estudo: série de casos prospectivos .

Association of tobacco dependence, alcoholism and anabolic steroids with meniscoligamentous injuries / Associação de tabagismo, alcoolismo e anabolizantes às lesões menisco-ligamentares

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine a relationship between smoking, alcohol abuse and anabolic steroids and meniscoligamentous injuries. Methods: A total of 239 patients underwent surgical treatment of isolated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) lesion, ACL associated with meniscal injury and isolated meniscal injury, and were inquired by a single team of surgeons about their habits: smoking, alcoholism and use of artificial anabolic agents. In addition, quality of life was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire. Results: It was not possible to establish a direct relationship between habits and meniscal and ligamentous injuries, despite the finding that patients with ACL-associated lesions were more frequently smokers, and that patients with isolated meniscal injuries used more artificial anabolic agents. Regarding quality of life, there were no statistical differences in the habits between the groups; however, except for smokers with isolated meniscal injury, all patients who did not have the habits analyzed presented a better score in the SF-36 questionnaire. Conclusion: There were no significant findings correlating smoking, alcohol abuse and artificial anabolic agents with the presence of injuries. In addition, six months after the surgical treatment, there was no difference in the quality of life between the groups evaluated. Level of Evidence III, Prospective case series.

RESUMO Objetivo: Determinar uma relação entre hábito de fumar, abuso de álcool e anabolizantes artificiais com lesões menisco-ligamentares do joelho. Métodos: Um total de 239 pacientes foi submetido ao tratamento cirúrgico de lesão isolada do ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA), do LCA associada à lesão meniscal e lesão meniscal isolada e foi indagado, por uma única equipe de cirurgiões, sobre seus hábitos: tabagismo, alcoolismo e uso de anabolizantes artificiais. Além disso, foi avaliada a qualidade de vida com o questionário SF-36. Resultados: Não foi possível estabelecer uma relação direta entre os hábitos e as lesões menisco-ligamentares, apesar da constatação de que os pacientes com lesões associadas ao LCA eram, com maior frequência, tabagistas e que os pacientes com lesão meniscal isolada usavam mais anabolizantes artificiais. Com relação à qualidade de vida, não houve diferença estatística quanto aos hábitos entre os grupos, porém, exceto tabagistas com lesão meniscal isolada, todos os pacientes que não tinham os hábitos analisados apresentaram pontuação melhor no questionário SF-36. Conclusão: Não houve achados significativos que correlacionassem os hábitos de fumar, abuso de álcool e anabolizantes artificiais com a presença de lesão. Além disso, seis meses após o tratamento cirúrgico, não houve diferença na qualidade de vida entre os grupos avaliados. Nível de evidência III, Tipo de estudo: série de casos prospectivos.

Surgical treatment of pectoralis major muscle rupture with adjustable cortical button / Tratamento cirúrgico da ruptura do tendão do músculo peitoral maior com botão cortical ajustável

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the tendon reconstruction technique for total rupture of the pectoralis major muscle using an adjustable cortical button. Methods: Prospective study of 27 male patients with a mean age of 29.9 (SD = 5.3 years) and follow-up of 2.3 years. The procedure consisted of autologous grafts taken from the semitendinosus and gracilis tendons and an adjustable cortical button. Patients were evaluated functionally by the Bak criteria. Results: The surgical treatment of pectoralis major muscle tendon reconstruction was performed in the early stages (three weeks) in six patients (22.2%) and in 21 patients (77.8%), in the late stages. Patients operated with the adjustable cortical button technique obtained 96.3% excellent or good results, with only 3.7% having poor results (Bak criteria). Of the total, 85.2% were injured while performing bench press exercises and 14.8%, during the practice of Brazilian jiu-jitsu or wrestling. All weight-lifting athletes had history of anabolic steroid use. Conclusion: The early or delayed reconstruction of ruptured pectoralis major muscle tendons with considerable muscle retraction, using an adjustable cortical button and autologous knee flexor grafts, showed a high rate of good results.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a técnica de reconstrução do tendão do músculo peitoral maior com ruptura total com o uso do botão cortical ajustável. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo de 27 pacientes do sexo masculino com média de 29,9 anos (DP = 5,3 anos) e acompanhamento de 2,3 anos. A técnica cirúrgica usada representa o uso de enxerto autólogo do tendão semitendineo e grácil e botão cortical ajustável. Os pacientes foram avaliados funcionalmente pelo critério de Bak. Resultados: O tratamento cirúrgico de reconstrução do tendão do músculo peitoral maior foi feito na fase precoce (três semanas) em seis pacientes (22,2%) e na fase tardia em 21 (77,8%). Os pacientes operados com a técnica de botão cortical ajustável obtiveram 96,3% de excelentes ou bons resultados contra apenas 3,7% de resultados ruins (critério de Bak). Do total, 85,2% sofreram lesão no exercício do supino e 14,8% eram praticantes de jiu-jitsu ou luta. Todos os atletas de levantamento de peso tinham história de uso de esteroide anabolizante. Conclusão: A reconstrução do tendão do músculo peitoral maior rompido, com grande retração muscular (tardia ou precoce) com o uso do botão cortical com ajuste e enxerto autólogo de flexores do joelho representa uma boa opção de tratamento.

Surgical treatment of pectoralis major muscle rupture with adjustable cortical button.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the tendon reconstruction technique for total rupture of the pectoralis major muscle using an adjustable cortical button. METHODS: Prospective study of 27 male patients with a mean age of 29.9 (SD = 5.3 years) and follow-up of 2.3 years. The procedure consisted of autologous grafts taken from the semitendinosus and gracilis tendons and an adjustable cortical button. Patients were evaluated functionally by the Bak criteria. RESULTS: The surgical treatment of pectoralis major muscle tendon reconstruction was performed in the early stages (three weeks) in six patients (22.2%) and in 21 patients (77.8%), in the late stages. Patients operated with the adjustable cortical button technique obtained 96.3% excellent or good results, with only 3.7% having poor results (Bak criteria). Of the total, 85.2% were injured while performing bench press exercises and 14.8%, during the practice of Brazilian jiu-jitsu or wrestling. All weight-lifting athletes had history of anabolic steroid use. CONCLUSION: The early or delayed reconstruction of ruptured pectoralis major muscle tendons with considerable muscle retraction, using an adjustable cortical button and autologous knee flexor grafts, showed a high rate of good results.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a técnica de reconstrução do tendão do músculo peitoral maior com ruptura total com o uso do botão cortical ajustável. MÉTODOS: Estudo prospectivo de 27 pacientes do sexo masculino com média de 29,9 anos (DP = 5,3 anos) e acompanhamento de 2,3 anos. A técnica cirúrgica usada representa o uso de enxerto autólogo do tendão semitendineo e grácil e botão cortical ajustável. Os pacientes foram avaliados funcionalmente pelo critério de Bak. RESULTADOS: O tratamento cirúrgico de reconstrução do tendão do músculo peitoral maior foi feito na fase precoce (três semanas) em seis pacientes (22,2%) e na fase tardia em 21 (77,8%). Os pacientes operados com a técnica de botão cortical ajustável obtiveram 96,3% de excelentes ou bons resultados contra apenas 3,7% de resultados ruins (critério de Bak). Do total, 85,2% sofreram lesão no exercício do supino e 14,8% eram praticantes de jiu-jitsu ou luta. Todos os atletas de levantamento de peso tinham história de uso de esteroide anabolizante. CONCLUSÃO: A reconstrução do tendão do músculo peitoral maior rompido, com grande retração muscular (tardia ou precoce) com o uso do botão cortical com ajuste e enxerto autólogo de flexores do joelho representa uma boa opção de tratamento.

Androgenic-anabolic steroids inhibited post-exercise hypotension: a case control study.

BACKGROUND: There is evidence of hypertensive effects caused by anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS). A single exercise session promotes the acute reduction of blood pressure, but the effects of AAS on this phenomenon are unknown. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the post-exercise blood pressure response in androgenic-anabolic steroid users. METHODS: Thirteen AAS users (23.9±4.3 years old) and sixteen controls (22.1±4.5 years old) performed a session of aerobic exercise. Heart rate and blood pressure were assessed before exercise and during a 60min post-exercise resting period. Repeated ANOVA measures were used to determine differences between the groups. RESULTS: While the control group had a significant reduction in post-exercise systolic blood pressure of up to 13.9±11.6mmHg at 40min, this phenomenon was limited among AAS users who reached a maximum of 6.2±11.5mmHg at 60min. The between groups comparison revealed significant higher post-exercise hypotension (PEH) for the control group at 30min (-12.9±14.1mmHg versus -2.9±7.6mmHg), 40min (-13.9±11.6mmHg versus -2.5±8.3mmHg), 50min (-13.9±13.9mmHg versus -5.0±7.9mmHg) and 60min (-12.5±12.8mmHg versus -6.2±11.5mmHg). There was no significant diastolic PEH in any of the groups. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated impaired systolic post-exercise hypotension as a new adverse effect of AAS usage.

Star anise extracts modulation of reproductive parameters, fertility potential and DNA fragmentation induced by growth promoter Equigan in rat testes

ABSTRACT Equigan is an anabolic steroid that has been developed for veterinary use and derived from endogenous sex hormone testosterone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissue as well as in puberty and spermatogenesis. The current study is aimed to investigate the possible prophylactic effect of star anise extracts (SAE) on the toxicity of rat testes, sexual hormones alternations, sperm count, sperm abnormalities and testicular DNA damage by Equigan. Forty adult male rats were equally divided into four groups (1st Control group, 2nd SAE group, 3rd Equigan and 4th Equigan+SAE group). Food and fluid intakes, relative body weight, potassium, chloride, phosphorous, non-progressive and immotile sperms were significantly increased in Equigan group as compared to control group. In contrast; relative testes weight, sodium, magnesium, total calcium, testosterone, FSH, LH, PRL, sperm count, progressive motility, and viability showed a significant decrease in Equigan group as compared to control groups. The relative weight of epididymis, seminal vesicles, prostates and serum calcium ions didn't change significantly in different studied groups. Co-administration of SAE with Equigan improved the sexual toxicity, electrolyte alternations, sperm count, abnormalities and DNA damage induced by Equigan.

Nandrolone decanoate appears to increase bone callus formation in young adult rats after a complete femoral fracture

Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the influence of nandrolone decanoate on fracture healing and bone quality in normal rats. Methods: Male rats were assigned to four groups (n=28/group): Control group consisting of animals without any intervention, Nandrolone decanoate (DN) group consisting of animals that received intramuscular injection of nandrolone decanoate, Fracture group consisting of animals with a fracture at the mid-diaphysis of the femur, and Fracture and nandrolone decanoate group consisting of animals with a femur fracture and treatment with nandrolone decanoate. Fractures were created at the mid-diaphysis of the right femur by a blunt trauma and internally fixed using an intramedullary steel wire. The DN was injected intramuscularly twice per week (10 mg/kg of body mass). The femurs were measured and evaluated by densitometry and mechanical resistance after animal euthanasia. The newly formed bone and collagen type I levels were quantified in the callus. Results: The treated animals had longer femurs after 28 days. The quality of the intact bone was not significantly different between groups. The bone callus did show a larger mass in the treated rats. Conclusion: The administration of nandrolone decanoate did not affect the quality of the intact bone, but might have enhanced the bone callus formation.

Nandrolone decanoate appears to increase bone callus formation in young adult rats after a complete femoral fracture

Purpose: To evaluate the influence of nandrolone decanoate on fracture healing and bone quality in normal rats. Methods: Male rats were assigned to four groups (n=28/group): Control group consisting of animals without any intervention, Nandrolone decanoate (DN) group consisting of animals that received intramuscular injection of nandrolone decanoate, Fracture group consisting of animals with a fracture at the mid-diaphysis of the femur, and Fracture and nandrolone decanoate group consisting of animals with a femur fracture and treatment with nandrolone decanoate. Fractures were created at the mid-diaphysis of the right femur by a blunt trauma and internally fixed using an intramedullary steel wire. The DN was injected intramuscularly twice per week (10 mg/kg of body mass). The femurs were measured and evaluated by densitometry and mechanical resistance after animal euthanasia. The newly formed bone and collagen type I levels were quantified in the callus. Results: The treated animals had longer femurs after 28 days. The quality of the intact bone was not significantly different between groups. The bone callus did show a larger mass in the treated rats. Conclusion: The administration of nandrolone decanoate did not affect the quality of the intact bone, but might have enhanced the bone callus formation.(AU)

Hepatite tóxica complicada com lesão renal aguda por hiperbilirrubinemia decorrente do uso excessivo de esteroides anabolizantes / Toxic hepatitis complicated with acute kidney injury due to hyperbilirubinemia from abuse of anabolic steroids

O uso de esteroides anabólicos androgênicos é comum entre jovens praticantes de musculação, devido ao seu efeito trófico no tecido muscula. No entanto, seu abuso pode levar a danos teciduais dose-dependentes graves e irreversíveis. Foi relatado o caso de intoxicação hepática por droga anabolizante complicando com lesão renal aguda por hiperbilirrubinemia. Foram realizadas revisão de prontuário do paciente e pesquisa bibliográfica do assunto, após a assinatura de Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido. Um homem de 28 anos foi admitido neste hospital por icterícia, perda ponderal, febre alta, náuseas e prurido, sintomas estes iniciados 2 meses antes. À anamnese, revelou uso de estanozolol, testosterona e oximetolona em altas doses durante os 4 anos pregressos. Seus exames iniciais revelaram lesão hepática grave e azotemia, sendo o paciente diagnosticado com insuficiência renal aguda por lesão tubular pela hiperbilirrubinemia, necessitando de hemodiálise. O abuso de substâncias anabolizantes pode levar a complicações com risco de vida. São necessárias informação e divulgação das consequências do uso não terapêutico destas drogas, de modo a desestimular seu uso indiscriminado e a otimizar a habilidade dos setores de saúde em lidar com estes pacientes.(AU)

The use of anabolic androgenic steroids is common among young bodybuilders, because of their trophic effects on muscle tissue; however, the abuse of these substances may lead to dosedependent, severe and irreversible tissue damage. A case of liver poisoning from anabolic drug, complicated by acute kidney injury due to hyperbilirubinemia was reported. The patient's medical report review, and bibliographical research on the subject were conducted after the signing of the Free Informed Consent. A 28-year-old man was admitted in this hospital because of jaundice, weight loss, high fever, nausea and itching, which began 2 months earlier. At history taking, he revealed the use of stanozolol, testosterone, and oxymetholone in higher doses than recommended for 4 years. His first laboratorial tests revealed acute liver damage and azotemia, and the patient was diagnosed with acute kidney injury by tubular lesion caused by hyperbilirubinemia, and the need for hemodyalisis. The abuse of anabolic substances may lead to life-threatening complications. It is necessary to inform and disclose the consequences of non-therapeutic use of these drugs, in order to discourage its indiscriminate use, and to optimize clinical management of these patients in healthcare centers.(AU)

Muscle dysmorphia and use of ergogenics substances. A systematic review / Dismorfia muscular y uso de sustancias ergogénicas. Una revisión sistemática

Abstract The use of ergogenic substances (UES) is not restricted to achieving a better athletic performance, but also it is a behaviour for body changing through muscle development; however, little is known about the relationship between muscle dysmorphia (MD) and UES. Therefore, it was conducted a systematic review of those empirical papers that have studied this relationship over the last decade (2004-2014). First it is highlighted that of the 22 articles analysed, only 13 explicitly aimed this interest. Besides, although the documented data outlined some relevant aspects such as the existence of a high co-occurrence (60-90%) between MD and UES. In general, the evidence is still incipient and uncertain, mainly because of the large disparity between the methodologies of the studies, particularly in terms of indicators, parameters and measures utilised to assess UES within the context of MD.

Resumen El uso de sustancias ergogénicas (USE) no se restringe a la consecución de un mayor desempeño atlético, actualmente también es una conducta de cambio corporal, vía el desarrollo muscular; no obstante, poco se sabe de la relación entre dismorfia muscular (DM) y USE. Por tanto se realizó una revisión sistemática de los estudios empíricos que, durante la última década (2004-2014), la han examinado. De entrada, destaca el hecho de que, de los 22 artículos analizados, solo en 13 se explicita este interés. Además, aunque los datos documentados delinean algunas vertientes relevantes, como la existencia de una alta concomitancia (60-90%) de DM y USE, en general las evidencias son aún incipientes e inciertas, principalmente debido a la gran disparidad metodológica entre estudios y, particularmente, en cuanto a los indicadores, los parámetros y las medidas que, en el contexto de la DM, se han venido empleando para evaluar USE.

[Muscle Dysmorphia and Use of Ergogenics Substances. A Systematic Review]. / Dismorfia muscular y uso de sustancias ergogénicas. Una revisión sistemática.

The use of ergogenic substances (UES) is not restricted to achieving a better athletic performance, but also it is a behavior for body changing through muscle development; however, little is known about the relationship between muscle dysmorphia (MD) and UES. Therefore, it was conducted a systematic review of those empirical papers that have studied this relationship over the last decade (2004-2014). First it is highlighted that of the 22 articles analyzed, only 13 explicitly aimed this interest. Besides, although the documented data outlined some relevant aspects such as the existence of a high co-occurrence (60-90%) between MD and UES. In general, the evidence is still incipient and uncertain, mainly because of the large disparity between the methodologies of the studies, particularly in terms of indicators, parameters and measures utilized to assess UES within the context of MD.