Search for dissertations about: "Knee arthroscopy thesis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the words Knee arthroscopy thesis.

  2. 1. Long term prognosis of intraarticular knee injuries

    Author : Wolfgang Maletius; Stefan Lohmander; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : knee joint; knee function; sports injury; arthroscopy; meniscus; anterior cruciate ligament; articular cartilage; osteoarthrosis; activity level; quality of life; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Intraarticular knee injuries, still are a challenge for proper treatment in Sports Medicine today .The increasing life expectancy as well as the patient expectation to maintain a sufficiant physical activity up to high ages gives the topic an increasing publicity. READ MORE

  4. 2. Predictors of Complications after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

    Author : Daniel Andernord; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Sports Medicine; Knee; Joint; Menisci; Cartilage; Rehabilitation; Sex; Adolescent; Teenager; Football; Evidence-based medicine; Osteoarthritis; Arthroscopy; Physical therapy;

    Abstract : BACKGROUND: An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a serious knee injury that frequently affects young individuals active in soccer, alpine skiing, handball and basketball. Regardless of treatment, an ACL injury is associated with an increased risk of complications in the short and long term, such as meniscal and chondral injuries or a need to undergo surgery on the injured knee or the contralateral knee. READ MORE

  5. 3. Pain management in outpatient knee arthroscopy

    Author : Eva Jacobson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Local anaesthesia; arthroscopy; levobupivacaine; NSAID; coxibs; rearthroscopy;

    Abstract : Knee arthroscopy is probably the most common orthopaedic procedure performed. The objective of this thesis was to compare local anaesthesia with other used anaesthetic techniques for outpatient knee arthroscopy. READ MORE

  6. 4. Patellar and Achilles tendinopathy : sclerosing injections and ultrasound guided arthroscopic shaving

    Author : Lotta Willberg; Håkan Alfredson; Jerker Sandelin; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; arthroscopy; jumper’s knee; sclerosing injection; tendinopathy; ultrasound; Orthopaedics; ortopedi;

    Abstract : Chronic painful tendinopathy is a common cause for elite- and recreational athletes to stop or decrease the level of their sports activity. Recent research on innervation patterns, histopathology and possible pain mechanisms in tendons has led to an increased knowledge about the chronic painful tendon. READ MORE

  7. 5. Synovial metabolism after knee joint arthroscopy : a microdialysis study

    Author : Erland Högberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Microdialysis; synovial membrane; knee joint; arthroscopy; trauma;

    Abstract : Postoperative pain and swelling of the knee is a general finding after arthroscopy. In order to optimize and individualize the treatment it is of great importance to increase basic knowledge of perioperative local biochemical events in the synovial membrane. READ MORE