Search for dissertations about: "prosthetic limb"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words prosthetic limb.
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1. Lower Limb Amputation in Patients with Vascular Disease
Abstract : The current prevalence of persons amputated at transmetatarsal level or higher in Sweden can be estimated to be between 5000 and 5500 persons (approx. 0.06 % of the population). The majority of these are patients with vascular disease (≈ 80%). READ MORE
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2. Functioning in prosthetic users provided with and without a microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee – relative effects on mobility, self-efficacy and attentional demand
Abstract : Background: To undergo a lower limb amputation is a traumatic experience affecting the individual on physical as well as psychological levels and often leading to limitations in a person´s daily life. Following an amputation individual often receive a prosthesis to address impairments in mobility and functioning. READ MORE
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3. The Assessment of Capacity for Myoelectric Control : Psychometric evidence and comparison with upper limb prosthetic outcome measures
Abstract : Evaluation of outcomes using validated prosthetic outcome measures (OMs) is a current priority in upper limb (UL) prosthetics, and OMs with psychometric evidence toward UL prosthesis users are thus necessary. The “Assessment of Capacity for Myoelectric Control” (ACMC) is a tool that assesses the ability to control a myoelectric prosthetic hand. READ MORE
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4. Upper limb reduction deficiencies in Swedish children : classification, prevalence and function with myoelectric prostheses
Abstract : Upper limb reduction deficiency (ULRD) is a rare condition that has been known ever since the 6th century B.C. This is a lifelong deficiency which in an afflicted child can lead to practical limitations, social restrictions and physical problems. READ MORE
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5. Healthcare interventions in children with congenital limb reduction deficiency : long term outcomes and experiences of decisions made during childhood
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to describe experiences and long-term outcomes of healthcare interventions for children with congenital limb reduction deficiency (CLRD). The four studies included were conducted with descriptive designs. READ MORE