Search for dissertations about: "Spine: radiography"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words Spine: radiography.

  2. 1. Traumatic high-load injuries in the adolescent spine. Clinical, radiological and experimental studies

    Author : Adad Baranto; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Adolescence; athletes; spinal loading; back pain; disc degeneration; growth zone; intervertebral disc; MRI; nucleus pulposus; porcine spine; radiography; spine; vertebral endplate;

    Abstract : Background: Disc degeneration and other radiological abnormalities are highly frequent among young athletes in sports with great demands on the back. It has also been reported that athletes with these abnormalities have more back pain than other athletes and non-athletes. READ MORE

  4. 2. 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

  5. 3. 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

  6. 4. Radiological methods in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis

    Author : Tomas Söderman; Adel Shalabi; Anders Sundin; Suzanne Werner; Marie-Louise Wretling; Seppo Koskinen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rheumatoid arthritis; Cervical spine; Radiography; Computed tomography; Magnetic resonance imaging; ACL reconstruction; Knee laxity; Long-term evaluation; Osteoarthritis; KOOS; SF-36; Tegners Activity Scale; IKDC; Quality of life; Radiology; Radiologi;

    Abstract : The dissertation's theme is the critical role of radiology when evaluating two different groups of patients. Firstly, patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) of the cervical spine were studied to evaluate upper spine instability with dynamic computed tomography (CT). READ MORE

  7. 5. Outcome of treatment for scoliosis. A multi-disciplinary follow-up at least 20 years after surgery or brace treatment in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with comparison to a matching control group

    Author : Aina Danielsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; scoliosis; spinal fusion; brace treatment; radiography; magnetic resonance imaging; osteoarthritis; spirometry; outcome studies; quality of life;

    Abstract : Introduction: The long term outcome of treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), with brace or surgery, has previously not been fully established.Aims: To evaluate the outcome in terms of radiological appearance, degenerative changes, pulmonary function and different aspects of health related quality of life at least twenty years after completed treatment. READ MORE