Search for dissertations about: "Joeri Kok"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Joeri Kok.

2. 1. Hip fractures : A biomechanical analysis of fracture strength prediction, prevention, and repair

   Author : Joeri Kok; Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Finite element; Bone cement; Femur; Fracture; Experimental mechanics; X-ray imaging;

   Abstract : Due to the aging population, hip fracture incidence has been increasing over the past decades. Measurements of bone mineral density with dual energy X-ray absorptiometry are the gold standard for hip fracture risk assessment, where patients with a low bone density have a high risk of fracture. READ MORE