Search for dissertations about: "obstetric brachial plexus palsy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words obstetric brachial plexus palsy.

2. 1. Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy

   Author : Margareta Mollberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; obstetric brachial plexus palsy; shoulder dystocia; obstetrical manoeuvres; obstetric brachial plexus palsy;

   Abstract : OBSTETRICAL BRACHIAL PLEXUS PALSY Margareta Mollberg Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Institute for Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden Background: Obstetric brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) at birth is one important cause of neurological disability in children and adults; the incidence has increased substantially in Sweden over the past decade. Several risk factors for OBPP have been identified, e. READ MORE

4. 2. On the rotational deformity of the shoulder following an obstetric brachial plexus palsy

   Author : Tomas Hultgren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : An internal rotation deformity of the shoulder occurs very frequently in brachial plexus birth palsy. Even though surprisingly accurate descriptions of the deformity were already published at the beginning of the 1900s, the nature of the deformity is not well understood and there is no consensus regarding surgical treatment. READ MORE

5. 3. Aspects of hand function in children with unilateral impairments : caused by obstetric brachial plexus or hemiplegic cerebral palsy

   Author : Lena Krumlinde Sundholm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Hand function; unilateral impairments; obstetric brachial plexus palsy; hemiplegic cerebral palsy; children; assisting hand;

   Abstract : Unilateral arm/hand dysfunction caused by obstetric brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) or hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP) is most often afflicted on a child in the pre- or perinatal period of life. Despite different origin of the impairments, the outcomes for both groups implicate one well functioning and one dysfunctioning hand, and the consequences for every day task performance are similar. READ MORE

6. 4. MUSCLE TONE IMBALANCE IN HUMAN UPPER EXTREMITY An experimental study of muscle adaptation to altered tension

   Author : Fredrik Einarsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : muscle biopsy; freeze storage; upper extremity; shoulder; human muscle; sarcomere; stress-strain relationship; stress relaxation; stiffness; elasticity; mechanical testing; morphology; spasticity; obstetric brachial plexus palsy; rotator cuff tear; tendon transfer;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this thesis was to improve outcome after tendon transfer and rotator cuff surgery by investigating the impact on response to passive mechanical testing and change in structural characteristics associated with longstanding changes in the tension of skeletal muscle in the human upper extremities in vivo. Patients and methods: The investigational method was in vitro assessment of human upper extremity muscles. READ MORE

7. 5. Performing bimanual activities in everyday life : experiences of children with unilateral cerebral palsy

   Author : Annika Sköld; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : In everyday life, humans perform activities. Some activities demand the use of two hands and may be challenging to persons with reduced function in one hand. Alternative ways of performing such activities may then have to be used. READ MORE