Search for dissertations about: "Joint"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 1699 swedish dissertations containing the word Joint.

  2. 11. Wrist and thumb joint postures and motions: Measurements using electrogoniometry and EMG

    Author : Per Jonsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Wrist joint; Finger joint; Electromyography; Accuracy; Electrogoniometry; Input device; Information and communication technology; Mobile phone; Muscle activity; Posture; Thumb; Wrist;

    Abstract : Correct measurements of the joints’ extreme postures, velocity and repetitiveness are important for studies of the origin of musculoskeletal disorders. Posture measurements of wrist and thumb joints may also provide insights into input device designs that may reduce effort and/or facilitate productivity. READ MORE

  4. 12. Finger Joint Reconstruction with Rib Perichondrium

    Author : Daniel Muder; Torbjörn Vedung; Nils Hailer; Ola Nilsson; Simon Farnebo; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; finger joint; reconstruction; cartilage; transplantation; osteoarthritis; Orthopaedics; Ortopedi;

    Abstract : Difficulties in repairing and reconstructing articular cartilage damaged by trauma or disease remain unsolved and are one of the major challenges confronting orthopedic and hand surgeons in their clinical work. Relevant research has not adequately described the long-term clinical results, nor has it made a direct comparison to implant surgery after finger joint reconstruction with rib perichondrium. READ MORE

  5. 13. Temporomandibular joint sequelae after whiplash trauma. : Long-term, prospective, controlled study

    Author : Hanna Salé; Annika Isberg; Per-Lennart Westesson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Whiplash trauma; Magnetic resonance imaging; temporomandibular joint;

    Abstract : Whiplash-related injuries and manifestations, typically neck pain, following car collisions are known to potentially disable individuals with a high and increasing cost to society. There is limited knowledge regarding the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) sequelae following whiplash trauma. READ MORE

  6. 14. The Chinese Volvo : Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures and Perceived Performance

    Author : Åsa Käfling; Bo Hellgren; Elisabeth Sundin; Fredrik Tell; Thomas Kalling; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Sino-foreign joint ventures; international joint ventures; perceived performance; goal; stakeholder relations; political influence; control; China; Sino-utländska samriskföretag; internationella samriskföretag; uppfattat utfall; mål; intressentrelationer; politiskt inflytande; kontroll; Kina; Business studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : This dissertation describes and analyzes the perceived performance of Sino-foreign joint ventures. The dissertation is based on an in-depth qualitative longitudinal real time case study of the joint venture known as Jinan Hua Wo Truck Corporation (Hua Wo), between Volvo Trucks and China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co. Ltd. in China. READ MORE

  7. 15. Investigation of asphalt compaction in vision of improving asphalt pavements

    Author : Ehsan Ghafoori Roozbahany; Manfred N. Partl; Gabriele Tebaldi; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Cold asphalt pavement joints; asphalt joint laboratory production; IDT joint evaluation; DTT joint evaluation; 4PB joint evaluation; joints FEM analysis. Discrete Element Modeling DEM ; X-ray Computed Tomography CT ; Compaction Flow Test CFT ; Compactability;

    Abstract : Asphalt joints are potentially weakest parts of every pavement. Despite of their importance, reliable tools for measuring their mechanical properties for design and performance assessments are still scarce. READ MORE