Search for dissertations about: "rotator cuff ultrasound"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words rotator cuff ultrasound.

  2. 1. Treatment of subacromial pain and rotator cuff tears

    Author : Hanna Cecilia Björnsson Hallgren; Lars Adolfsson; Kajsa Johansson; Rolf Norlin; Li Tsai-Fällender; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Shoulder; rotator cuff tear; ultrasound; surgery; exercises;

    Abstract : Shoulder pain is very common, affecting 14-21 % of the population at some time during their lifetime. The aims of this thesis were to improve the understanding of various aspects concerning the pathogenesis and treatment of subacromial pain and rotator cuff tears. READ MORE

  4. 2. Soft Tissue Aspects of the Shoulder Joint

    Author : Shwan Khoschnau; Hans Rahme; Karl Michaelsson; Lars Adolfsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cruciate ligament; shoulder dislocation; polymorphism; collagen; biomechanical properties; rotator cuff tear; shoulder ultrasound; adhesive capsulitis; MRI;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to study different aspects of the soft tissues of the shoulder joint. The variation in the quality of the tendons and ligaments can be explained by genetic factors. READ MORE

  5. 3. Observation Methods and Imaging Techniques. Assessments of physical exposure in repetitive work with focus on neck and upper extremities

    Author : Birgit Juul-Kristensen; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; imaging techniques; force; electromyography; video recording; electrogoniometer; inclinometer; movement; posture; physical exposure; industrial work; repetitive; upper extremity; neck; observation method; musculoskeletal; Yrkesmedicin; arbetsmiljömedicin; industrial medicine; Occupational health; epidemiology; ultrasound; magnetic resonance;

    Abstract : Observation methods and imaging techniques - assessments of physical exposure in repetitive work with focus on neck and upper extremities The aim of this thesis was to develop, establish and validate observation methods for exposure assessments in epidemiological studies of repetitive work. A second aim was to increase the quality of input data for biomechanical shoulder models, by reliability and validity studies of Magnetic Reso-nance Imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound Scanning (US). READ MORE

  6. 4. Patients with subacromial pain : Diagnosis, treatment and outcome in primary care

    Author : Kajsa Johansson; Mats Foldevi; Lars Adolfsson; Karin Harms-Ringdahl; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; evidence based medicine; general practitioners; physiotherapy; rotator cuff; shoulder impingement syndrome; Family medicine; Allmänmedicin;

    Abstract : Syftet med avhandlingen var att beskriva diagnostiken och utvärdera handläggningen i primärvård av patienter med subacromial smärta.Avhandlingen omfattar fyra studier. READ MORE

  7. 5. Clinical and surgical aspects of treatment of degenerative and traumatic rotator cuff tears

    Author : Soheila Zhaeentan; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Pain caused by rotator cuff pathology or tear is a major source of discomfort and dysfunction in the shoulder joint. The prevalence of rotator cuff tear increases with age and also as the workforce becomes older. READ MORE