Search for dissertations about: "PRWE"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the word PRWE.
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1. Ulnar fractures and ligament injuries of the wrist
Abstract : Falling over on an outstretched hand with the wrist extended is a common accident that can cause a multitude of injuries in the wrist. Research has mainly focused on distal radius fractures while injuries of the distal ulna and adjacent ligaments have taken a back seat. READ MORE
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2. Wrist osteoarthritis - Impact on daily life, self-management and outcome
Abstract : For individuals with symptomatic wrist osteoarthritis (OA), pain is the central problem negatively affecting all aspects of life. Despite the recommendations that all OA patients should be offered self-management treatment options, this approach is often lacking for patients with wrist OA. READ MORE
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3. Wrist fractures : aspects of surgical methods and outcome
Abstract : Wrist fractures are the most frequently occurring fractures in any emergency setting. Treatment regimens range from a plaster cast to a combination of advanced surgical methods. Many fractures heal without remaining morbidity but 15 – 30% of patients report remaining disability of the hand and wrist. READ MORE
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4. Fractures of the distal radius : epidemiology, treatment and outcome assessment
Abstract : This thesis aims to increase scientific knowledge of the most common fracture, namely the distal radius. Our understanding of this fracture is still limited, but every year in Sweden over 20,000 patients suffer from this injury. The fracture may cause persistent pain and disability for the patients, not to mention substantial costs to society. READ MORE
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5. Wrist osteoarthritis : causes, treatment and outcome
Abstract : Wrist osteoarthritis is rare compared to osteoarthritis in the finger joints or thumb base and affects younger patients. Its etiology is heterogenous, and osteoarthritis may be caused by traumatic injuries, as well as by nontraumatic medical conditions. READ MORE