Search for dissertations about: "arthroplasty cognitive impairment"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words arthroplasty cognitive impairment.

  2. 1. Old people with femoral neck fracture : delirium, malnutrition and surgical methods - an intervention program

    Author : Birgitta Olofsson; Olle Svensson; Yngve Gustafson; Bengt Borssén; Anna-Karin Edberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; delirium; hip fracture; older people; orthopaedics; internal fixation; arthroplasty cognitive impairment; dementia; nursing; rehabilitation; femoral neck fracture; RCT; intervention; geriatric team; malnutrition; nurses; Orthopaedics; Ortopedi;

    Abstract : Hip fracture is a global and a growing public health problem. More women than men sustain hip fractures, the incidence increases exponentially with age and mean age is above 80. About one third of hip-fracture patients suffer from dementia and are prone to develop acute confusional state (delirium). READ MORE

  4. 2. Surgical treatment of patients with displaced femoral neck fractures : aspects on outcome and selection criteria

    Author : Richard Blomfeldt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : displaced cervical femoral neck fractures; internal fixation; arthroplasty; total hip replacement; bipolar hip replacement.;

    Abstract : The optimal treatment for elderly patients with femoral neck fractures, i.e. internal fixation (IF), hemiarthroplasty (HA) or total hip replacement (THR), should be based on the individual patient's age, functional demands and risk profile. READ MORE