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2. 1. Clinical and morphological aspects of metastatic spinal cord compression

   Author : Johan Wänman; Sead Crnalic; Lukas Bobinski; Pawel Grabowski; Pernilla Wikström; Anders Bergh; Elin Thysell; Helena Brisby; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bone metastasis; metastatic spinal cord compression; surgery for spinal metastases; Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score; prostate cancer; Orthopaedics; ortopedi; Orthopaedics; ortopedi;

   Abstract : Background: Metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) is a serious complication of cancer leading to demyelination and axonal damage of the spinal cord with a risk of para/tetraplegia. It is most common in patients with known cancer but may also be the initial manifestation of malignancy (IMM). READ MORE

4. 2. Pain and disability in the jaw and neck regions after whiplash trauma : a short- and long-term perspective

   Author : Ewa Lampa; Birgitta Häggman-Henrikson; Anders Wänman; Erik Nordh; Malin Ernberg; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Jaw pain; Neck Pain; Neck disability; Orofacial pain; Psychosocial factors; Temporomandibular disorders; TMD; Temporomandibular joint; TMJ; Whiplash injury; odontologi; Odontology;

   Abstract : Whiplash trauma, a hyperextension-flexion trauma to the neck that is often related to a car accident, affects tens of thousands in Sweden every year. A significant proportion will develop long-term symptoms including neck pain and dysfunction – this is embraced as Whiplash associated disorders (WAD). READ MORE

5. 3. Recognition of Temporomandibular Disorders : validity and outcome of three screening questions (3Q/TMD)

   Author : Anna Lövgren; Anders Wänman; Birgitta Häggman-Henrikson; Corine Visscher; Ambra Michelotti; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Temporomandibular disorders; orofacial pain; screening methods; diagnostic accuracy; public health; odontologi; Odontology;

   Abstract : Background Pain and dysfunction in the temporomandibular region (Temporomandibular Disorders, TMD) are common conditions in the general population with an estimated treatment need of 5-15% in the general population. However, in Sweden, traceable performed treatments are significantly lower. READ MORE

6. 4. Temporomandibular disorders : incidence, course, and risk factors

   Author : Susanna Marklund; Anders Wänman; Gunnar E Carlsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; bruxism; dental occlusion; gender; headaches; longitudinal; myofascial pain; orofacial pain; prospective cohort; risk factors; spinal pain; temporomandibular joint; ODONTOLOGY; ODONTOLOGI;

   Abstract : Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) embrace pain and dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and jaw muscles. TMD is a prevalent condition in the population and constitutes a significant health problem. READ MORE

7. 5. Temporomandibular disorders among Sami women : perspectives based on an epidemiological survey with mixed methods

   Author : Christina Storm Mienna; Anders Wänman; Martti Helkimo; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; epidemiology; gender; headache; indigenous; pain; qualitative; quality of life; temporomandibular; odontologi; Odontology;

   Abstract : Introduction The aim of the research project was to examine prevalence, co-morbidity, and impact on daily life of pain and dysfunction in the jaw-face, head, and neck-shoulder regions among adult Sami women in northern Sweden. The aim of the qualitative part of the study was to explore, thoughts, experiences, and beliefs regarding temporomandibular disorders (TMD) among Sami women with and without TMD, to gain insights into their health care experiences. READ MORE