Search for dissertations about: "osteoporosis fracture management"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words osteoporosis fracture management.

  2. 1. Epidemiological aspects of drug-related vitamin D deficiency and osteoporotic fractures

    Author : Ola Nordqvist; Martin Carlsson; Pär Wanby; Thomas Neumark; Björn Wettermark; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; vitamin D; secondary osteoporosis; fractures; drug risk management; medical guideline adherence; electronic health records; real-world data; risk assessment; awareness; attitudes; personalised medicine; cross-sectional study; cohort study; qualitative analysis; thematic analysis; pharmacoepidemiology; Biomedical Sciences; Biomedicinsk vetenskap;

    Abstract : Background: Vitamin D deficiency, secondary osteoporosis and low-energy fractures (LEF) as side effects of specific drugs were first described more than half a century ago. These effects are recognized in guidelines where patients prescribed risk drugs are recommended follow-up with testing and supplementation. READ MORE

  4. 2. Complications in trochanteric and subtrochanteric femoral fractures

    Author : Leif Mattisson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The hip fracture is a major public health problem. The majority of hip fracture patients are elderly with comorbidities and there is a strong association with osteoporosis, especially for the extracapsular (trochanteric and subtrochanteric) types of fractures. READ MORE

  5. 3. Treatment of displaced proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients

    Author : Per Olerud; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The optimal treatment for patients with displaced fractures of the proximal humerus, especially elderly patients with osteoporosis, is still controversial. For the 2- and 3-part fractures according to the Neer classification, there is a trend towards more frequent surgical interventions with modern locking plates. READ MORE

  6. 4. Treatment of unstable trochanteric hip fractures : A clinical, mechanical and radiographic evaluation of the RAB-plate

    Author : Robert Buciuto; Sune Larsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The problems associated with the management of proximal femoral fractures gain more attention as the elderly population continue to increase. It has been estimated that the total number of hip fractures in the world will increase from 1.7 million per year in 1990 to 6.3 million per year in 2050 (Cooper et al 1992). READ MORE