Search for dissertations about: "bone fracture determinants"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words bone fracture determinants.
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1. Bone density, bone geometry and bone development in young men - the importance of pubertal timing and fracture history
Abstract : Background and objective: Peak bone mass, the maximal bone mass attained in young adulthood, is an important factor of the lifetime risk of developing osteoporosis. The aim of this thesis was to study the development of bone mineral density (BMD) and bone geometry around the time of peak bone mass in men, and also to investigate the association between pubertal timing, fracture history, bone turnover markers and BMD and bone geometry in young men. READ MORE
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2. Bone mass in young adults - determinants and fracture prediction
Abstract : Bone mass in adolescents and young adults was studied with regard to its age-related change and its determinants. Methodological aspects of bone mass measurements and their ability to predict future fractures were investigated. READ MORE
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3. Distal radius fracture in men from working age to the oldest. Bone mass and patient-related outcome
Abstract : The distal radius fracture is the most common fracture of them all and it affects both men and women of all ages. However, no study had investigated men specifically. READ MORE
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4. Genetics of Osteoporosis - Studies on bone size, structure and strength in the rat
Abstract : Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone mineral density (BMD) leading to reduced bone strength and increased fracture risk. Several heritable components affect a bone’s ability to resist fracture, including size, structure and strength; therefore identification of the genes underlying several bone characteristics will help elucidate the pathogenesis of fracture risk. READ MORE
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5. Femoral Strength Prediction using Finite Element Models : Validation of models based on CT and reconstructed DXA images against full-field strain measurements
Abstract : Osteoporosis is defined as low bone density, and results in a markedly increased risk of skeletal fractures. It has been estimated that about 40% of all women above 50 years old will suffer from an osteoporotic fracture leading to hospitalization. READ MORE