Search for dissertations about: "implant quality of life"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 40 swedish dissertations containing the words implant quality of life.

  2. 1. Wear characteristics of materials for artificial hip joints

    Author : Mohammed Seyed Hoseini Nazari; RISE; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; HDPE; UHMWPE; Coating; Tribology; Pin-on-disc; Y-irradiation; Vitamin E; Wear; Implant; Artificial hip joint;

    Abstract : Total hip prostheses have succeeded in significantly improving the quality of life of millions of patients worldwide. Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been widely and successfully used as a bearing material in orthopaedic prostheses since the 1960s. READ MORE

  4. 2. Influences of Statistical Analyses on Result Presentations of Oral Implant Treatment

    Author : Irene Herrmann; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Statistical methods; oral implants; dependence; prognostic risk factors; multivariate analysis; bone-combination; Jackknife; log rank test; variance;

    Abstract : Abstract Evaluation of oral implants involves at least three major components: statistical methods, study design and success criteria. The aims of the current thesis were to investigate how different statistical methods affect the outcome of oral implant treatment and to statistically determine if any dependence among implants placed in the same jaw exists. READ MORE

  5. 3. Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture. Results of a nationwide implementation

    Author : Olof Leonardsson; Ortopedi - klinisk och molekylär osteoporosforskning; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hip fracture; femoral neck fracture; total hip arthroplasty; hemiarthroplasty; long-term results; demography; patient-reported outcome; health-related quality of life; pain; satisfaction;

    Abstract : Hip fractures are devastating for the individual and a substantial economic burden for society. The treatment for displaced femoral neck fracture is a choice between internal fixation, total hip arthroplasty and hemiarthroplasty. READ MORE

  6. 4. Biomechanical Analysis of Stress and Stiffness of New Load-Bearing Implants

    Author : Jinxing Huo; E. Kristofer Gamstedt; Benedikt Helgason; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Engineering science with specialization in Applied Mechanics; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot tillämpad mekanik;

    Abstract : Medical implants are essential products for saving lives and improving life quality. Nowadays, the demand for implants, especially biocompatible and personalized ones, is increasing rapidly to deal with factors like congenital malformations, aging, and increasing prevalence of cancer. READ MORE

  7. 5. Oncological safety and health-related quality of life after reconstructive breast cancer surgery

    Author : Hannah Coudé Adam; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The main aim of this thesis was to gain knowledge about the oncological safety of nipple- sparing mastectomy (NSM) with immediate implant-based reconstruction and delayed Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction. In this context, we also considered the impact of discrepancies in socioeconomic status (SES) and comorbidity. READ MORE