Search for dissertations about: "Total knee arthroplasty"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 41 swedish dissertations containing the words Total knee arthroplasty.

  2. 21. Fast-track programs in total hip and knee replacement at Swedish hospitals - influences on safety, outcome and patients' experiences

    Author : Urban Berg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; fast-track; enhanced recovery; hip replacement; knee replacement; care program;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Background Fast-track is a care concept that aims to enhance recovery after surgery, resulting in shortened perioperative hospital stay. By using evidence-based methods in preparation and perioperative care the clinical pathway and care process is optimized to achieve early discharge from hospital based on functional criteria. READ MORE

  4. 22. Renal dysfunction in orthopaedic surgery - with special reference to drug effects in the elderly

    Author : Görel Nergelius; Anestesiologi och intensivvård; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; orthopaedics; Surgery; protein HC; IgG; albumin; pharmacokinetics; diclofenac; clearance; elderly; penicillin; isoxazolyl; tubular; glomerular; arthroplasty; exercise; traumatology; Kirurgi; ortopedi; traumatologi; Anaesthesiology; intensive care; Anestesiologi; intensivvård;

    Abstract : Total hip replacement (THR) is a common procedure, generally performed in elderly persons. Previous studies indicated that the use of isoxazolyl penicillins could induce a transient post-operative renal dysfunction in these patients. READ MORE

  5. 23. Periprosthetic Joint Infections. Clinical and Epidemiological Aspects

    Author : Olof Thompson; Infektionsmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; prosthetic joint infection; arthroplasty; Streptococcus; Enterococcus; register; mortality;

    Abstract : Periprostheteic joint infection (PJI) is a rare complication of arthroplasty with severe consequences for the affected patients. PJI most often necessitates additional surgery and prolonged courses of antibiotic treatment, leading to worse functional results and increased societal costs. READ MORE

  6. 24. Local infiltration analgesia in knee and hip arthroplasty efficacy and safety

    Author : Fatin Affas; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Local infiltration analgesia (LIA) is a new multimodal wound infiltration method. It has attracted growing interest in recent years and is widely used all over the world for treating postoperative pain after knee and hip arthroplasty. READ MORE

  7. 25. Different perspectives of living with osteoarthritis and outcomes after knee arthroplasty

    Author : Josefina Skogö Nyvang; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease affecting the population increasingly with age. Living with OA and pain can cause severe distress in an individual’s life and expectations of outcome after joint replacement surgery are generally high. READ MORE