Search for dissertations about: "Discrepancy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 353 swedish dissertations containing the word Discrepancy.

  2. 1. Leg length discrepancy and femoral offset after total hip arthroplasty : clinical and radiological studies

    Author : Sarwar Mahmood; Arkan Sayed-Noor; Sead Crnalic; Gösta Ullmark; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Total hip arthroplasty; leg flength discrepancy; femoral offset; WOMAC; quality of life; complication; radiographic measurements; acetabular cup; inclination; anteversion; Orthopaedics; ortopedi;

    Abstract : Every year, about 1 million patients worldwide and 16000 patients in Sweden undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA). This surgical intervention is considered a successful, safe and cost-effective procedure to regain pain-free mobility and restore hip joint function in patients suffering from severe hip joint disease or trauma. READ MORE

  4. 2. Discrepancy between pregnancy dating methods – correlates and outcomes

    Author : Merit Kullinger; Alkistis Skalkidou; Helle Kieler; Karin Källén; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; pregnancy; gestational age; ultrasound; last menstrual period; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

    Abstract : With the introduction of obstetric ultrasound there has been a shift from last menstrual period-based to ultrasound-based estimation of gestational age. The choice of the method and timing of pregnancy dating is important because it can affect dating precision and perinatal outcomes. READ MORE

  5. 3. Haemophilia B - Diagnostic Insights, Genetic Aspects and Clinical Outcomes

    Author : Kristina Kihlberg; Institutionen för translationell medicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Coagulation factor IX; Haemophilia B; Haemophilia A; F9 variant; Assay discrepancy; Chromogenic assay; One-stage assay; Bleeding disorders; Quality of life; Immune tolerance induction; Non-neutralising antibodies; Inhibitors; Treatment Adherence; Arthropathy;

    Abstract : Haemophilia B (HB) is a rare inherited bleeding disorder caused by the deficiency of coagulation factor IX (FIX). The major clinical issues are bleedings, often targeting the joints, and the development of neutralising antibodies, i.e. inhibitors, to the FIX replacement therapy. READ MORE

  6. 4. Femoral shaft fractures in children and adolescents; stability, residual deformity and recovery of physical function

    Author : Marianne Flinck; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Femoral fractures; Child; Treatment outcome; Leg length discrepancy; Elastic intramedullary nails; Biomechanics; Fracture fixation; Three-dimensional gait analysis; Function recovery;

    Abstract : Femoral shaft fracture is the most common injury requiring hospital admission among children. The limited number of studies makes it challenging to provide accurate prognosis for recovery after femoral shaft fractures in children and adolescents. READ MORE

  7. 5. Greater trochanteric pain after total hip arthroplasty : incidence, clinical outcome, associated factors, tenderness evaluation with algometer and a new surgical treatment

    Author : Arkan Sam Sayed-Noor; Lars Weidenhielm; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : greater trochanteric pain; total hip arthroplasty; leg length discrepancy; algometer; pressure-pain threshold; ilio-tibial band; lengthening; Orthopaedics; ortopedi;

    Abstract : Greater trochanteric pain (GTP) is a regional pain syndrome characterized by lateral hip pain and tenderness. Its incidence after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is variable. READ MORE