Search for dissertations about: "chronic low-back pain"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 39 swedish dissertations containing the words chronic low-back pain.

2. 21. Diagnostic accuracy of the clinical examination compared to available reference standards in chronic low back pain patients

   Author : Mark Laslett; Gunnar Németh; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

   Abstract : It is often stated that most cases of persistent low back pain are diagnostically indeterminate. Diagnostic accuracy estimates are obtained by comparing the results of clinical tests with diagnostic reference standards. Although data is available from past research, most commonly used clinical tests have not been evaluated in validity studies. READ MORE

4. 22. Fusion for chronic low back pain. Treatment effects, complications and cost-effectiveness. The Swedish lumbar spine study

   Author : Peter Fritzell; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Chronic low back pain is rarely fatal or completely cured but constitutes a considerable suffering from those afflicted by it. When conservative treatment fails, lumbar fusion may occasionally be performed in order to reduce pain and decrease disability. READ MORE

5. 23. Back and neck pain: Patterns in healthcare consultations

   Author : Anna Jöud; Lund Ortopedi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Musculoskeletal; pain; neck injury; consultation; sick leave; pharmaceuticals; epidemiology; register;

   Abstract : Musculoskeletal disorders are very common and affects the individual by pain and functional impairment, and the society through work disability and healthcare utilisation. To what extent is less studied. Routinely collected healthcare registers is a potential resource for epidemiological studies of musculoskeletal disorders. READ MORE

6. 24. Cell Therapy in lntervertebral Disc Degeneration

   Author : Papadimitriou Nicolaos; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Low back pain; Mesenchymal stromal cell; Intervertebral disc; Intervertebral disc degeneration; Degenerative disc disease; Cell therapy;

   Abstract : Background: Chronic low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is central in the pathogenesis. The injection of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (BM-MSCs) into degenerate intervertebral discs (IVDs) has been proposed as an alternative therapy. READ MORE

7. 25. Pain drawings in the evaluation of lumbar disc-related pain

   Author : Donna D Ohnmeiss; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : pain drawings; low back pain; discography; intervertebral disc; clinical pain provocation; discrelated pain; sensation quality; diagnostic evaluation; repeatability; chronic pain; lumbar spine;

   Abstract : Pain drawings have been used in a variety of settings to investigate pain, including low back pain. The drawings allow a rapidly completed assessment that have several potential applications including psychological screening tool, documenting pain location, and evaluating pain quality. READ MORE