Search for dissertations about: "ankle"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 128 swedish dissertations containing the word ankle.

  2. 1. Outcome of surgery for end-stage ankle arthritis

    Author : Ilka Kamrad; Ortopedi - klinisk och molekylär osteoporosforskning; []
    Keywords : ankle; arthritis; Total Ankle Replacement; ankle arthrodesis; revision; survival; PROM; salvage arthrodesis; bilateral ankle arthrodesis;

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  4. 2. On ankle fractures

    Author : Emilia Möller Rydberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ankle Fracture; Fracture Register; Epidemiology; Incidence; Treatment; Management; Treatment Algorithm; Knowledge Support;

    Abstract : Ankle fractures range from simple avulsions to complex injuries and the treatment options are numerous. Sweden has no national guidelines regarding the management and treatment of ankle fractures, leaving these choices up to local tradition or individuals’ decisions. READ MORE

  5. 3. Foot-Ankle Joints Responses. Epidemiology, Biomechanics and Mathematical Modeling

    Author : Chantal S. Parenteau; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; mathematical models; biomechanics; range of motion; ankle injury; injury mechanisms; ligament failure; center of rotation; ankle and subtalar joints; ankle fracture;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to acquire better knowledge of foot-ankle injuries because of their increasing importance in car crashes. Three approaches were used: epidemiology, biomechanics and mathematical modeling. READ MORE

  6. 4. Studies of ankle fractures : classification, epidemiology, complications and results

    Author : Hans Juto; Per Morberg; Magnus Hultin; Michael Möller; Sari Ponzer; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ankle fracture; Swedish Fracture Register; AO OTA-classification; epidemiology; venous thromboembolic event; low-molecular-weight heparin; sick leave; outcome; Orthopaedics; ortopedi;

    Abstract : The ankle fracture is one of the most common fractures in adult patients and is a heterogeneous group of fractures. From the fully stable fracture on the most distal part of thefibula to severely unstable and even dislocated ankles. Patients with ankle fractures often report a good result after treatment, but a small group have persistent problems. READ MORE

  7. 5. SEFAS The Self-Reported Foot and Ankle Score

    Author : Maria Cöster; Ortopedi - klinisk och molekylär osteoporosforskning; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ankle; foot; measurement properties; patient-reported outcome measures; reliability; responsiveness; SEFAS; validity;

    Abstract : Background: Patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments are used in all medical disciplines to evaluate patients with different diseases and also to follow results after treatments such as surgery. Currently there is no generally accepted and fully validated PRO instrument for the foot and ankle. READ MORE