Search for dissertations about: "Traumatic spine"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words Traumatic spine.

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. Traumatic patellar dislocation in children : epidemiology, risk factors, the MPFL and treatment outcome

   Author : Marie Askenberger; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The knee joint is one of the most common injury sites in children, with the spectrum of injuries differing from those in adults. Traumatic lateral patellar dislocation (LPD) is the most common serious injury; the incidence is approximately 1/1000 in children 9-15 years of age. The risk for recurrent dislocation is high in this age group. READ MORE

5. 3. Chronic neck pain : An epidemiological, psychological and SPECT study with emphasis on whiplash-associated disorders

   Author : Michel Guez; Göran Toolanen; Björn Rydevik; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; Prevalence of chronic neck pain; chronic low-back pain; whiplash; WAD; neuropsychology; Medicine; Medicin;

   Abstract : Chronic neck pain, a common cause of disability, seems to be the result of several interacting mechanisms. In addition to degenerative and inflammatory changes and trauma, psychological and psychosocial factors are also involved. READ MORE

6. 4. Medical problems associated with spinal cord lesions - impact on functioning

   Author : Kirsi Valtonen; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : spinal cord injuries; meningomyelocele; rehabilitation; osteoporosis; bone density; employment; sexuality;

   Abstract : Aims: The overall aim of this thesis was to study the effects of medical problems associated with spinal cord lesions on functioning - with special interest in work participation and sexual functioning. A special aim was to explore bone mineral density and associated factors in persons with meningomyelocele. READ MORE

7. 5. Sickness absence and disability pension among individuals injured in a bicycle crash

   Author : Linnea Kjeldgård; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Bicyclists are the road user group with the highest number of severe injuries, yet little is known about the impact of such injuries on sickness absence (SA) and disability pension (DP). Therefore, the aim was to increase the knowledge on factors associated with SA and DP among individuals of working ages, injured in a bicycle crash. READ MORE