Search for dissertations about: "Meniscal repair"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Meniscal repair.
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1. Meniscectomy, meniscal repair, and prosthetic substitution : Clinical and experimental investigations
Abstract : This study comprising 7 papers is concerned with different treatment of meniscal injuries. The aim was to analyse today's clinical methods and the possibility for prosthetic substitution in the future. Open peripheral meniscal repair was compared with partial arthroscopic meniscectomy in a 7·year follow-up evaluation of 130 patients. READ MORE
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2. The Entheses of the Medial Meniscns and Ligaments of the Knee Joint : Descriptive and Experimental Studies
Abstract : Meniscal injuries are common in sports. Surgical removal of the meniscus to relieve symptoms is associated with a high risk for late knee joint osteoarthrosis and pain. Meniscal repair or replacement has therefore been advocated. READ MORE
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3. Acute anterior cruciate ligament injuries : evaluation of surgical och non-surgical treatment
Abstract : This study comprising 6 separate papers is concerned with the treatment of patients with acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The aim was to compare primary surgical and non-surgical ACL treatment. Treatment was, therefore, instituted at random in all consecutive patients (n = 293) with ACL injury. READ MORE
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4. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction : subjective knee function, graft failure and revision surgery
Abstract : An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a severe knee injury, which leads to increased knee laxity and often functional instability. An ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is generally recommended to patients who desire to return to pivoting sports. Surgery is also recommended in cases of persistent instability during activities of daily living. READ MORE