SynthesisJournal of environmental and public health2018
The Effect of Tobacco Smoking on Musculoskeletal Health: A Systematic Review.
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59 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 123 citations in OpenAlex.
- A meta-analysis of smoking and fracture risk to update the FRAX® tool.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2026Pooled it
- 2019 EULAR points to consider for non-physician health professionals to prevent and manage fragility fractures in adults 50 years or older.Annals of the rheumatic diseases · 2021Guideline
- Salivary Osteocalcin as Potential Diagnostic Marker of Periodontal Bone Destruction among Smokers.Biomolecules · 2020Trial
- Unilateral Balance, Muscular Strength, Foot Arch Status, and Physical Performance in Young Adults with and Without Low Back Pain.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- CT-based body composition and its change through time in relation to outcomes in participants screened for lung cancer.EBioMedicine · 2026Article
- Immediate Full-Arch Maxillary Rehabilitation Supported by Four Implants: A Retrospective Study with 15 to 20 Years of Follow-Up.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Multisystem Toxicity of E-Cigarettes in Preclinical and Clinical Studies: Pathophysiologic Effects of E-Cigarette Aerosol Exposures from Head to Toe.Annual review of pharmacology and toxicology · 2026Review
- Factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders among the male rice farmers: a cross sectional study in five selected districts of Dhaka division, Bangladesh.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Smoking is associated with inferior postoperative outcomes after autologous osteochondral transplantation for osteochondral lesions of the talus: a minimum 5-year clinical follow-up study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Lavage for Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendinopathy: A Case Series Study from a Clinical and Radiological Perspective.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Smokers present a three times higher risk of graft failure after ACL reconstruction: A single-centre retrospective analysis.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Nicotine, tobacco smoking, and pain in orthopedic trauma settings: a conceptual framework for practice and research.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025Review
- From Single Movement Behaviors to Complete 24-h Behaviors Profiles and Multiple Health Outcomes-A Cross-Sectional Study Using Accelerometry.Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports · 2025Article
- The impact of smoking on meniscus surgery: a systematic review.EFORT open reviews · 2025Article
- Thoracic vertebral bone mineral density measured by quantitative computed tomography is associated with fracture risk in lung cancer screening populations: a prospective cohort study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Article
- Bone mineral density in patients using aromatase inhibitors: a clinical, nutritional, and quality of life assessment.Brazilian oral research · 2025Article
- A prospective cohort study: promising results with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis of anterior bridge plating in adult humeral shaft fractures.Clinics in shoulder and elbow · 2024Article
- Archaeometabolomics characterizes phenotypic differences in human cortical bone at a molecular level relating to tobacco use.Science advances · 2024Article
- Review
- Tobacco Control Policy in India: Progress and Challenges Quantified Using the Tobacco Control Scale.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2024Article
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Abstract
This systematic review explored associations between smoking and health outcomes involving the musculoskeletal system. AMSTAR criteria were followed. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Web of Science, and Science Direct returned 243 articles meeting inclusion criteria. A majority of studies found smoking has negative effects on the musculoskeletal system. In research on bones, smoking was associated with lower BMD, increased fracture risk, periodontitis, alveolar bone loss, and dental implant failure. In research on joints, smoking was associated with increased joint disease activity, poor functional outcomes, and poor therapeutic response. There was also evidence of adverse effects on muscles, tendons, cartilage, and ligaments. There were few studies on the musculoskeletal health outcomes of secondhand smoke, smoking cessation, or other modes of smoking, such as waterpipes or electronic cigarettes. This review found evidence that suggests tobacco smoking has negative effects on the health outcomes of the musculoskeletal system. There is a need for further research to understand mechanisms of action for the effects of smoking on the musculoskeletal system and to increase awareness of healthcare providers and community members of the adverse effects of smoking on the musculoskeletal system.
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