Search for dissertations about: "BMA"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the word BMA.
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1. Arthroscopic Bankart reconstruction using different absorbable tacks. The clinical results, radiographic findings and effect on calcaneal bone mineral
Abstract : ABSTRACT The aim of the thesis was to explore the clinical and radiographic results after post- traumatic anterior shoulder instability treated with arthroscopic Bankart surgery using absorbable tacks with different compositions. Further aims were to explore possible effects on bone mineral in the heel bone and health-related quality of life after a shoulder-stabilising surgical procedure. READ MORE
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2. T cell dependent B lymphocyte activation, growth and maturation : the role of lymphokines
Abstract : The present work concerns the regulation of B cell activation, growth and terminal differentiation of helper T cells.T cell dependent (TD) B cell activation requires physical cell to cell contact between competent helper T cells (TH) and B cells and the recognition of MHC Class II antigens. READ MORE
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3. Procedure related pain and anxiety during bone marrow aspiration
Abstract : Bone marrow aspiration/biopsy (BMA) is a common procedure used to diagnose and follow up treatment in patients with haematological disorders. Procedures in these patients are often associated with some pain, discomfort and anxiety. However, there is only sparse data on the characteristics and determinants of procedural pain during BMA. READ MORE
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4. Procedure-related pain with focus on bone marrow aspiration in adult patients with malignancies
Abstract : Pain is the most feared consequence of malignancy and an important clinical problem. Patients frequently undergo a variety of invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures which may cause pain and anxiety of varying intensity. This is a hitherto relatively unexplored area in adult patients. READ MORE
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5. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, aspects of graft choice, graft fixation and bone mineral loss
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to measure bone mineral changes in the calcanei, hips and lumbar spine of patients reconstructed with bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) or hamstring tendon (HT) autografts following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Furthermore, the aim was to compare the clinical results after ACL revision reconstruction with either reharvested ipsilateral or contralateral BPTB autografts. READ MORE