Search for dissertations about: "shaft of femur"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words shaft of femur.

2. 1. Multiscale Modelling of Proximal Femur Growth : Importance of Geometry and Influence of Load

   Author : Priti Yadav; Elena Gutierrez Farewik; Marco Viceconti; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; bone tissue modeling; deformity; biomechanics; osteogenic index; poroelastic material; octahedral shear stress; hydrostatic stress; fluid velocity; octahedral shear strain; MRI; walking; jumping; sedentation; Engineering Mechanics; Teknisk mekanik;

   Abstract : Longitudinal growth of long bone occurs at growth plates by a process called endochondral ossification. Endochondral ossification is affected by both biological and mechanical factors. READ MORE

4. 2. Epidemiology, Radiology and Histology of Atypical Femoral Fractures : Development of understanding

   Author : Jörg Schilcher; Per Aspenberg; Ingemar Ivarsson; Karl Michaëlsson; Olle Svensson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICINE;

   Abstract : Bisphosphonates have been used successfully in the prevention of osteoporosis-related fractures for over two decades. Only recently an association between bisphosphonate use and femoral insufficiency fractures – atypical femoral fractures – has been found.Bone remodeling is necessary to maintain a healthy skeleton. READ MORE

5. 3. Tibial shaft fractures : An epidemiological and clinical study

   Author : Abbas Emami; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; Tibial fractures; epidemiology; external fixation; infected nonunions; ultrasoundstimulation; serum bone markers; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi; Orthopaedics; ortopedi;

   Abstract : The epidemiological features of tibial shaft fractures were studied in Uppsala during two 5-year periods. The incidence decreased in men below 20 years of age in the late 1980's compared with the early 1970's (mostly due to a reduction of fractures sustained in traffic accidents), while the incidence increased in women over 80. READ MORE

6. 4. Distal femur fracture in the elderly patient

   Author : Martin Paulsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Distal femur fracture; Geriatric patients; Weight-bearing; Recovery; Secondary displacement; Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis MIPO ; Fracture alignment; Fracture classification;

   Abstract : Studies on the epidemiology of distal femur fractures show a vast increase in low-energy trauma-associated fractures in older ages. Age-related changes in bones lead to loss of bone matrix and increased porosity, which entails an increased risk for fractures and different fracture patterns than in younger individuals. READ MORE

7. 5. Femur shaft fractures in children : an epidemiological and biomechanical study

   Author : Johan von Heideken; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Aims: The purpose of this thesis is to describe trends in the epidemiology and treatment of femur shaft fractures in children, to identify risk factors for femur shaft fractures and to compare the stability of various configurations of intramedullary nails to manage these fractures. Background: There are no prior national epidemiologic studies of femur shaft fractures in children. READ MORE