Search for dissertations about: "intervertebral disc"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words intervertebral disc.
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6. Development of new MRl-based analysis methods for improved diagnosis of low back pain patients
Abstract : BACKGROUND Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide, where three of four individuals experience back pain at some point in their lives. The pathophysiological background of LBP is probably multifactorial, where bone marrow damage, tissue changes in the vertebral endplates, and intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration have been recognized as tissue changes linked to pain. READ MORE
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7. Traumatic high-load injuries in the adolescent spine. Clinical, radiological and experimental studies
Abstract : Background: Disc degeneration and other radiological abnormalities are highly frequent among young athletes in sports with great demands on the back. It has also been reported that athletes with these abnormalities have more back pain than other athletes and non-athletes. READ MORE
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8. Effects of high load on the growing spine. Experimental studies anda long-term follow-up of top athletes
Abstract : A high prevalence of radiological abnormalities of the spine has been reported in some physically demanding sports. The significance and aetiology of these radiological abnormalities are still a matter of controversy and the long-term effects are not known. READ MORE
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9. Novel Materials and Implant Designs for the Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease
Abstract : The overarching objective of this thesis was to develop intervertebral implants for degenerated discs through design, fabrication, and mechanical validation. The research had four primary aims, each addressing different facets of implant development. READ MORE
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10. Intervertebral disc regeneration. Studies on stem cell niches and cell transplantation
Abstract : Abstract Intervertebral disc regeneration Studies on stem cell niches and cell transplantation Helena Barreto Henriksson Gothenburg 2010 Low back pain is a common condition in the Western world and disc degeneration (DD) is considered a major cause. DD is characterized by dysfunctional cells and decreased matrix production. READ MORE