Search for dissertations about: "Achilles tendon"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 53 swedish dissertations containing the words Achilles tendon.
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16. Mechanisms in Tendon Healing : Pain, Biomarkers and the Role of Mast Cells
Abstract : Tendon injuries and tendinopathy are common disorders, but the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. The overall aim of this thesis was to better understand the mechanisms underlying tendon healing, pain, and inflammation. READ MORE
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17. TNF-α and neurotrophins in Achilles tendinosis
Abstract : Tenocytes are the principal cells of the human Achilles tendon. In tendinosis, changes in the metabolism and morphology of these cells occur. Neurotrophins are growth factors essential for the development of the nervous system. READ MORE
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18. Achilles tendinopathy : evaluation and treatment
Abstract : Abstract. Background: Achilles tendinopathy is considered to be one of the most common overuse injuries in elite and recreational athletes. There are, however, only a few randomized studies of treatment and there is a need for standardized outcome measures for the patients? symptoms and function. READ MORE
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19. Acute achilles tendon rupture : predictors and intervention to promote outcome
Abstract : Background: Orthopaedic trauma and surgery is still associated with major complications related to immobilization, which results in reduced circulation, thromboembolic events, impaired healing and functional deficits. An acute Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is associated with a high risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and varied extent of impaired physical ability. READ MORE
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20. On the nature and etiology of chronic achilles tendinopathy
Abstract : The present studies included 362 consecutive patients and 147 healthy controls and were conducted to provide a rational basis for treatment and future research. The major lesion was a focal non-inflammatory tendon degeneration (tendinosis). Twenty per cent of the cases were complicated by a secondary partial rupture. The paratenon was normal. READ MORE