Search for dissertations about: "hip joint"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 111 swedish dissertations containing the words hip joint.
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1. Prosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip : Cause and Effect
Abstract : Every year, 18 000 patients in Sweden and more than 1 million worldwide undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA). The operation is of great benefit to patients, but is associated with several complications. READ MORE
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2. Periprosthetic Joint Infection : – prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Abstract : Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication that may occur after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). In addition, PJI has a devastating impact on the patient's quality of life. Therefore, it is imperative to increase our knowledge of PJI prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. READ MORE
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3. Outcomes of arthroscopic hip surgery in patients with Femoro-acetabular Impingement
Abstract : Hip and groin problems are common, especially among athletes. The treatment of hip and groin problems has undergone rapid change during the latest 15 years, mainly due to our understanding of femoro-acetabular impingement (FAI). READ MORE
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4. Silicon nitride for total hip replacements
Abstract : For more than 50 years total hip replacements have been a common and successful procedure to increase patient mobility and quality of life. The 10-year implant survival rate is 97.8%. READ MORE
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5. Friction and Wear Mechanisms of Ceramic Surfaces : With Applications to Micro Motors and Hip Joint Replacements
Abstract : Surfaces exposed to wear always transform and typically a layer of new structure and composition is formed. This layer, often called tribofilm, changes the friction and wear properties. READ MORE