Search for dissertations about: "Prevalent fracture"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words Prevalent fracture.

2. 1. Defining the clinical usefulness of vertebral fracture assessment

   Author : Lisa Johansson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Vertebral fracture; vertebral fracture assessment; osteoporosis; DXA; HRpQCT; bone microindentation; mild vertebral fracture; physical function; fracture risk; incident fracture; older women;

   Abstract : Objective: Vertebral fractures (VFs) are the most common osteoporotic fracture and among the strongest predictors for future fracture. VFs can be identified by vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) from lateral spine imaging (LSI) by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). READ MORE

4. 2. The acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture. Its natural course and characteristics

   Author : Nobuyuki Suzuki; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Vertebral body fracture; Osteoporosis; Pain; Quality of life; Disability; Compression fracture; Prognosis; Treatment; Prevalent fracture; Epidemiology;

   Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate the natural course and the characteristics of the acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture in order to better understand and improve treatment for this type of fracture. Patients and methods: Eligible patients were all patients over 40 years of age who sought medical care at the emergency unit at Sahlgrenska University Hospital (studies I-III) or referred to the X-ray Department at Capio Diagnostic Center (study IV) because of back pain with a radiographically-confirmed acute vertebral body fracture which resulted from a low energy trauma. READ MORE

5. 3. Vertebral Deformity and Vertebral Fracture in the Elderly

   Author : Ralph Hasserius; Ortopedi - klinisk och molekylär osteoporosforskning; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; orthopaedics; traumatology; Kirurgi; ortopedi; traumatologi; Surgery; Hip fracture; Morbidity; Mortality; Prediction; Non-participants; Prevalence; Osteoporosis; Vertebral deformity; Vertebral fracture;

   Abstract : Osteoporosis is a systemic, skeletal disease with the consequence of an increased risk of sustaining a fracture, one of the most common fractures being a vertebral fracture. The lifetime risk of sustaining a clinically diagnosed vertebral fracture from age 50 years onward is 8% in men and 15% in women. READ MORE

6. 4. Polycystic ovary syndrome: ovarian pathophysiology and consequences after the menopause

   Author : Johanna Schmidt; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; body composition; bone mineral density; cardiovascular disease; fracture; gene expression; menopause; mortality; ovary; polycystic ovary syndrome; reproductive hormones;

   Abstract : Polycystic ovary syndrome Ovarian pathophysiology and consequences after the menopause Johanna Schmidt Institute of Clinical Sciences at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2011 The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder affecting ~10% of women. It is characterized by oligo/anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries. READ MORE

7. 5. Distal radius fracture in men from working age to the oldest. Bone mass and patient-related outcome

   Author : Tove Lisa Ulrika Egund; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Distal Radius Fracture; Men; BMD; Outcome; Sex hormones; Sick leave;

   Abstract : The distal radius fracture is the most common fracture of them all and it affects both men and women of all ages. However, no study had investigated men specifically. READ MORE