Search for dissertations about: "Ankle fractures"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words Ankle fractures.

2. 1. On ankle fractures

   Author : Emilia Möller Rydberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ankle Fracture; Fracture Register; Epidemiology; Incidence; Treatment; Management; Treatment Algorithm; Knowledge Support;

   Abstract : Ankle fractures range from simple avulsions to complex injuries and the treatment options are numerous. Sweden has no national guidelines regarding the management and treatment of ankle fractures, leaving these choices up to local tradition or individuals’ decisions. READ MORE

4. 2. Studies of ankle fractures : classification, epidemiology, complications and results

   Author : Hans Juto; Per Morberg; Magnus Hultin; Michael Möller; Sari Ponzer; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ankle fracture; Swedish Fracture Register; AO OTA-classification; epidemiology; venous thromboembolic event; low-molecular-weight heparin; sick leave; outcome; Orthopaedics; ortopedi;

   Abstract : The ankle fracture is one of the most common fractures in adult patients and is a heterogeneous group of fractures. From the fully stable fracture on the most distal part of thefibula to severely unstable and even dislocated ankles. Patients with ankle fractures often report a good result after treatment, but a small group have persistent problems. READ MORE

5. 3. Ankle fractures. Outcome and rehabilitation. A physiotherapeutic perspective

   Author : Gertrud Nilsson; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; subjective outcome; ankle fracture; physical outcome; rehabilitation; surgical treatment; balance; quality of life; age; training programme;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this work was to evaluate symptoms, subjectively scored function and physical outcome in patients with surgically treated ankle fractures. Another aim was also to evaluate the effects of a standardised but individually suited supervised training program. READ MORE

6. 4. Aspects on calcaneal fractures

   Author : Per-Henrik Ågren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : This thesis deals with calcaneal fractures. The impetus for this work was to answer the question as to whether to operate or not on calcaneal fractures. The thesis consists of 4 articles. READ MORE

7. 5. Hypertension, atherosclerosis and fracture risk - observational investigations with focus on antihypertensive therapy

   Author : Tove Bokrantz; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; epidemiology; hypertension; antihypertensive agents; fractures; peripheral arterial disease; bone density;

   Abstract : Aim: To investigate associations between hypertension, arteriosclerotic disease, and fracture risk in adults and the elderly, with a certain focus on how specific antihypertensive drug treatments in patients with high blood pressure might affect the risk for fractures. Methods and results: In Study I and II, the associations between different antihypertensive treatments and fracture risk were investigated in a cohort of about 60. READ MORE