Search for dissertations about: "non-operative treatment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the words non-operative treatment.

2. 1. Anterior shoulder dislocation : Aspects of alternative methods of treatment and MR imaging

   Author : Göran Wintzell; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; Shoulder; traumatic primary dislocation; arthroscopic lavage; non-operative regime; Indirect MR arthrography; apprehension position; ABER position; Bankart operation; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi; Orthopaedics; ortopedi;

   Abstract : Sixty patients (16-30 years) with traumatic primary anterior shoulder dislocation were allocated to arthroscopic lavage or non-operative treatment. The arthroscopic lavage group had a lower recurrence rate, better functional outcome and anterior stability after one year. READ MORE

4. 2. Scaphoid fractures : Studies on diagnosis and treatment

   Author : Bertil Vinnars; Bengt Gerdin; Lars Adolfsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Surgery; Scaphoid Bone; Wrist Joint; Wrist Injuries; Fracture Healing; Cost of Illness; Health Care Costs; Outcome Assessment Health Care ; Arthroplasty; Radiography; Health status; Kirurgi;

   Abstract : Scaphoid fracture is most common in young individuals of working age. Without adequate diagnosis and treatment, long-term results are poor. Operative treatment is being recommended increasingly often instead of a long time in cast, although there is no evidence-based support for its superiority. READ MORE

5. 3. Anterior cruciate ligament injury : factors affecting selection of treatment and intermediate outcome

   Author : Linda R Swirtun; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ACL-reconstruction; functional brace; indications for surgery; non-operative treatment; personality; subsequent injuries;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this comprehensive study was to evaluate whether anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injured patients choosing non-operative treatment differ from those choosing ACL reconstruction regarding age, gender, personality, activity level prior to injury, anterior-posterior knee joint laxity and outcome as evaluated using the Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) five weeks following the ACL injury. Furthermore the reasons for choosing reconstruction were studied to determine whether patients who choose reconstructive surgery early do so for the same reasons as patients who choose reconstruction later. READ MORE

6. 4. On the treatment of acute appendicitis in children

   Author : Jan F Svensson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Acute appendicitis is a common condition in children and the treatment of this condition is both straightforward and complex at the same time. An appendectomy is the most common acute surgical intervention in children and the vast majority of children make a swift recovery without any complications. READ MORE

7. 5. Treatment Decision after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, and Evaluation of Measurement Properties of a Patient Reported Outcome Measure

   Author : Hanna Tigerstrand Grevnerts; Joanna Kvist; Sofi Sonesson; Håkan Gauffin; Clare Ardern; Eva Ageberg; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; anterior cruciate ligament injury; ACL; ACL reconstruction; ACLR; choice of treatment; IKDC; measurement properties; evaluation;

   Abstract : Background: After an ACL injury, treatment aims to restore knee function. Evaluation of treatment progress is important, and adequate measurement methods are necessary. The International Knee Documentation Committee- Subjective Knee Form (IKDC-SKF) is a common patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) used after ACL injury. READ MORE