Search for dissertations about: "malposition"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the word malposition.

  2. 1. Internal fixation of femoral neck fractures

    Author : Leif Hernefalk; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Femoral neck fracture; osteotomy; internal fixation; device; technical principles; scintimetry; radiography; biomechanics; malposition; malreduction; complications; bone necrosis; revascularization; segmental collapse; non-union; elderly; osteoporosis; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The incidence of femoral neck fractures in elderly people is rising requiring large health care resources. Internal fixation of the fracture is the treatment of choice in Scandinavia, but in 20-40% of the cases a late complication such as a segmental collapse of the femoral head after initial bone necrosis, or a non-union of the fracture because of non-healing, will occur. READ MORE

  4. 2. Neonatal hip instability. The anterior-dynamic ultrasound method. Population screening and re-evaluation of some aetiological factors

    Author : John E. Andersson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hip dislocation congenital; ultrasound examination; breech presentation; delivery hormone;

    Abstract : To evaluate neonatal hip instability, the values for the physiologically normal movement of the femoral head by provocation were determined by an anterior-dynamic ultrasound method. The maximal movement of the femoral head with the acetabulum at provocation was 6.0, 6.6 and 6. READ MORE

  5. 3. Development of surgical techniques in craniofacial reconstruction

    Author : Erik Neovius; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: Facial fractures are common and either the injury or the surgical treatment may cause sequelae including diplopia, visual loss, dystopia, enophthalmos, scarring, soft tissue affection and sensory disturbances. Severe facial fractures may also lead to bone defects due to resorption. READ MORE

  6. 4. Birth by vacuum extraction

    Author : Mia Ahlberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: In Sweden, vacuum extraction (VE) is used in almost every tenth woman to facilitate vaginal birth. VE is an important obstetric instrument that is used when shortening of the second stage of labor is necessary. VE has been associated with increased neonatal morbidity such as extracranial and cranial injuries. READ MORE