Search for dissertations about: "Linda R Swirtun"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Linda R Swirtun.

2. 1. Anterior cruciate ligament injury : factors affecting selection of treatment and intermediate outcome

   Author : Linda R Swirtun; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ACL-reconstruction; functional brace; indications for surgery; non-operative treatment; personality; subsequent injuries;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this comprehensive study was to evaluate whether anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injured patients choosing non-operative treatment differ from those choosing ACL reconstruction regarding age, gender, personality, activity level prior to injury, anterior-posterior knee joint laxity and outcome as evaluated using the Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) five weeks following the ACL injury. Furthermore the reasons for choosing reconstruction were studied to determine whether patients who choose reconstructive surgery early do so for the same reasons as patients who choose reconstruction later. READ MORE