Search for dissertations about: "Lumbar spine surgery"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 39 swedish dissertations containing the words Lumbar spine surgery.

2. 1. Low-dose computed tomography of the abdomen and lumbar spine

   Author : Muhammed Alshamari; Håkan Geijer; Seppo Koskinen; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Tomography; X-Ray Computed; Radiography; Radiation Dosage; Abdomen; Spine; Lumbosacral Region; Regression Analysis; Kirurgi; Surgery;

   Abstract : Radiography is a common radiologic investigation despite abundant evidence of its limited diagnostic value. On the other hand, computed tomography (CT) has a high diagnostic value and is widely considered to be among the most important advances in medicine. READ MORE

4. 2. Outcome Assessment in Lumbar Spine Surgery

   Author : Gustavo Zanoli; Lund Ortopedi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; traumatologi; Surgery; Skeleton; muscle system; rheumatology locomotion; Skelett; muskelsystem; reumatologi; Spinal stenosis; Disc; Questionnaire; Outcome assessment; Lumbar spine; Kirurgi; traumatology; orthopaedics; ortopedi;

   Abstract : No consensus regarding outcomes assessment in spine patients exists. Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) questionnaires are increasingly used. The objective of this thesis was the evaluation of HRQoL measures before and after lumbar spine surgery, and their relation to other evaluation parameters as well as relevance of differences. READ MORE

5. 3. Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery - Novel Approaches, Timing and Outcomes

   Author : Joel Beck; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; FELD; Sciatica; Discectomy; Disc Herniation; Full Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy; PELD; Time-To-Surgery; Pain duration; Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discetomy;

   Abstract : BACKGROUND Full Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy (FELD) is a minimal invasive procedure to treat lumbar disc herniation. A description of the clinical introduction in Sweden and a comparison to other surgical methods is a prerequisite before a widespread national introduction. READ MORE

6. 4. On lumbar spine stabilization

   Author : Paul Axelsson; Lund Ortopedi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Kirurgi; orthopaedics; traumatology; Surgery; lumbar orthosis.; external pedicular fixation; adjacent segment; intervertebral mobility; Posterolateral lumbar fusion; roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis; ortopedi; traumatologi;

   Abstract : 71 consecutive posterolateral lumbar fusions without decompression or internal fixation were evaluated with a mean follow-up time of 3.5 (2-7) years. The diagnoses were spondylolysis-olisthesis in 43 cases, degenerative disc disease and/or facet joint arthrosis in 16 cases and pain post laminectomy/ decompression in 12 cases. READ MORE

7. 5. Effects of high load on the growing spine. Experimental studies anda long-term follow-up of top athletes

   Author : Olof Lundin; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Athletes; adolescence; back pain; compression load; disc degeneration; intervertebral disc; radiography; spine; porcine spine; nucleus pulposus; vertebral endplate;

   Abstract : A high prevalence of radiological abnormalities of the spine has been reported in some physically demanding sports. The significance and aetiology of these radiological abnormalities are still a matter of controversy and the long-term effects are not known. READ MORE