Search for dissertations about: "pain and leg ulcer"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words pain and leg ulcer.

2. 1. Leg ulcer management in primary care with special reference to pinch grafting

   Author : Rut Öien; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; rheumatology locomotion; Skelett; muskelsystem; reumatologi; General practice; medical training; Allmän medicinsk utövning; medicinsk utbildning; muscle system; Skeleton; diameter product; grid tracing; digital planimetry; ulcer size; pain relief; vasculitis; rheumatoid arthritis; cost analysis; healing rate; pinch grafting; aetiology; prevalence; Leg ulcer; primary care;

   Abstract : Wound management in primary and community care was investigated throughout a period of 12 years within a well-defined population in one county in Southern Sweden. The estimated prevalence of chronic leg and foot ulcers was 0.19% in 1998 and the mean prevalence was 0.20% during the years 1994-1998. READ MORE

4. 2. Studies of chronic ulcers and larval therapy

   Author : Helene Wolff; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chronic ulcers; wounds; larval therapy maggot; MRSA; debriding; proteases; larval therapy; maggot; debriding. proteases;

   Abstract : Our aims in this study were to learn more about chronic ulcer pathogenesis (Paper I) and larval therapy (Paper II-V).Materials and methods: Paper I: 26 bacterial isolates of P. aeruginosa from chronic ulcers were examined by PCR technique for detection of the genes of two virulence factors (elastase and alkaline proteinase). READ MORE

5. 3. Assessment of venous insufficiency in patients with chronic venous leg ulcers.Venous hemodynamics before and after surgery

   Author : Marie Magnusson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Colour Doppler Ultrasound; leg ulcer; varicose vein surgery; recurrent leg ulcers;

   Abstract : Venous insufficiency in the legs is a common disease, which may be complicated by chronic leg ulcers in 1% among the population. Venous ulcer duration is often long compared to other aetiologies and for the patient it involves long periods of pain, discomfort and reduced quality of life. READ MORE

6. 4. Factors influencing physical activity in patients with venous leg ulcer

   Author : Kirsti Skavberg Roaldsen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background and Aim: Venous leg ulcer is a chronic condition characterized by a cyclical pattern of healing and recurrence leading to pain, disability, inactivity and reduced health. Physical activity is beneficial for venous circulation and general health, but knowledge is needed of determinants of physical activity and of possibilities for patients with leg ulcer to be physically active. READ MORE

7. 5. Nutrition, Health and Life-Situation in Elderly Patients with Leg Ulcers

   Author : Ulla Wissing; Per-Olof Sandman; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : The aim of the present work was to describe nutrition, health and life-situation over time in elderly patients with leg ulcers and to evaluate if dietary intervention could improve healing in otherwise therapy resistant venous leg ulcers. All patients, mean age 80 years (range 66-97 years), were living at home and receiving treatment for their leg u1cers within the primary health care system. READ MORE