Search for dissertations about: "Knee"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 356 swedish dissertations containing the word Knee.

  2. 6. Knee function, knee proprioception and related brain activity following anterior cruciate ligament injury

    Author : Andrew Strong; Charlotte Häger; Eva Tengman; Divya Srinivasan; Eleni Kapreli; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; anterior cruciate ligament; knee; proprioception; joint position sense; kinematics; injury prevention; sports; functional magnetic resonance imaging; brain; reliability; validity; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy; Sports Medicine; idrottsmedicin; rehabiliteringsmedicin; Rehabilitation Medicine;

    Abstract : Background: Injury of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) may have negative effects on the short- and long-term function and proprioception of the knee joint. However, existing tests of knee function are often sports-related and less relevant for assessment in the very long term and there remains no ‘gold standard’ test of knee proprioception. READ MORE

  4. 7. Long-term results after partial knee arthroplasty with the Oxford Knee

    Author : Ulf C G Svärd; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Partial knee arthroplasty; Oxford knee;

    Abstract : Introduction Osteoarthritis of the knee is one of the most common reasons for disability, especially in elderly people. Surgical treatment is still controversial. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, i.e. READ MORE

  5. 8. 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

  6. 9. Knee contracture in children with cerebral palsy

    Author : Erika Cloodt; Lund Ortopedi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cerebral palsy; contracture; knee; ROM; muscle length; reliability; children;

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  7. 10. Total Knee Arthroplasty and Bariatric Surgery : Patients, Outcomes and Surgeons

    Author : Perna Ighani Arani; Per Wretenberg; Annette W-Dahl; Maziar Mohaddes; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Knee Osteoarthritis; Total Knee Arthroplasty; Revision; Obesity; Bariatric Surgery;

    Abstract : Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common disorder of the joint, affecting over 500million people globally, and is one of the most demanding disabilities worldwide.One of the most prominent risk factors for developing OA is obesity. Clinically, the most common site of OA is the knee. READ MORE