Search for dissertations about: "Malunion"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the word Malunion.

  2. 1. Distal radius fracture: Incidence, malunion and osteoarthritis

    Author : Muhanned Ali; Lund Ortopedi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Distal radius fracture; malunion; osteoarthritis;

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  4. 2. Fracture of the distal radius - outcome, primary surgery and treatment of malunion

    Author : Antonio Abramo; Lund Ortopedi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bone substitute; surgery; DASH; Cerament; Distal radius fracture; Hydroxy apatite; Norian; malunion; TriMed; outcome;

    Abstract : A consensus protocol for treatment of distal radius fractures (DRF) has been developed to aid clinicians in treatment decision making. The protocol was evaluated in Paper I using a validated subjective outcome instrument, DASH in 518 consecutive patients. READ MORE

  5. 3. Clavicular Fractures, Epidemiology, Union, Malunion, Nonunion

    Author : Jan Nowak; Lennart Hovelius; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; Clavicular fractures; Clavicle epidemiology; Clavicle malunion; Clavicle nonunion; external fixation; prospective; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi; Surgery; kirurgi;

    Abstract : During a three-year period (1989-91), all patients living in the county of Uppsala, Sweden, with a radiographically verified fracture of the clavicle were prospectively, consecutively followed (n=245). The epidemiological study (I) was restricted to the two first years with 187 fractures in185 patients. READ MORE

  6. 4. Functional outcome and experiences concerning daily life after malunion of the distal radius and corrective osteotomy

    Author : Ingrid Andreasson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Distal radius fracture; Malunion; Corrective osteotomy; Functional outcome; Activities of daily life; First post-operative year; Long-term;

    Abstract : BACKGROUND. Distal radius fractures are common injuries that occur at all ages. The commonest complication is that the fracture heals in malunion. This can negatively affect function and the ability to perform activities. READ MORE

  7. 5. Fractures of the Distal Radius - Incidence, treatment and outcome

    Author : Elisabeth Brogren; Malmö Handkirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; distal radius fracture; disability; DASH; malunion; natural course;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Fractures of the distal radius are common injuries that may cause persistent disability and pain. This thesis prospectively investigates the incidence and characteristics of distal radius fractures, the relationship between fracture malunion and disability and the natural course of patient-reported outcome after fracture in a well-defined population in Northeastern Scania, Sweden. READ MORE