Search for dissertations about: "patella pain"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words patella pain.

2. 1. Anterior cruciate ligament injury. Results after reconstruction in terms of function, postoperative pain and kinematics

   Author : Sveinbjörn Brandsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Anterior cruciate ligament; reconstruction; bone-patellar tendon-bone graft; post-operative pain; morphine; pain reduction; kinematics; radiostereometric analysis; RSA.;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional and objective outcome after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone grafts. Other main objectives were to evaluate postoperative pain, pain reduction and knee kinematics after anterior cruciate ligament injury and reconstruction. READ MORE

4. 2. Patellofemoral pain syndrome : clinical and pathophysiological considerations

   Author : Jan Näslund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Patellofemoral pain syndrome; pain mechanism; bone blood flow; ischemia;

   Abstract : Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders and is reported to affect 15%-33% of the active adult population and 21%-45% of adolescents. Among adolescents, the incidence is reported to be higher for girls. READ MORE

5. 3. Pain, Function, and Dissatisfaction after Total knee Arthroplasty

   Author : ABDULEMIR MUHAMMED NURI ALI; Lund Ortopedi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; TKA; dissatisfaction; continuous intraarticular analgesia; patella; anxiety depression; pain; function;

   Abstract : Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive degenerative joint disorder, and the prevalence increases with age. In Sweden, about one in 4 people over the age of 45 years has OA in at least one joint. As the population ages and the prevalence of obesity increases, OA is expected to increase even more. READ MORE

6. 4. Radiography and bone scintigraphy in osteoarthritis of the knee: comparison with MR imaging

   Author : Torsten Boegård; Lund Diagnostisk radiologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; radiologi; Klinisk fysiologi; medical instrumentation; tomography; radiology; Clinical physics; MR imaging; bone scintigraphy; osteophyte; joint space width; weight-bearing; radiograms; Knee joint; osteoarthritis; tomografi; medicinsk instrumentering;

   Abstract : The aim was to compare radiography of the tibiofemoral joint (TFJ) and the patellofemoral joint (PFJ), as well as bone scinigraphy with MR imaging in middle-aged individuals with chronic knee pain in the format of a prospective study of knee osteoarthritis. Individuals aged 35-54 years with chronic knee pain were identified. READ MORE

7. 5. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction : patellar tendon, Gore-Tex, Kennedy LAD and tibia tunnel ingrowth

   Author : Olle Muren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Prospective studies; randomized controlled trials; anterior cruciate ligament; treatment outcome; osteoarthritis; knee; prostheses and implant; radiology; reconstructive surgical procedures.;

   Abstract : Anterior cruciate ligament injury can induce permanent functional impairment in the physically active individual. Different methods to repair or replace the tom ligament have been tried and investigated. This thesis investigates three principally different grafts used in ACL reconstruction; autogenous tendon, stent/augmentation and prosthetic. READ MORE