Search for dissertations about: "proximal"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 502 swedish dissertations containing the word proximal.

  2. 1. Proximal and distal humeral fractures. Outcome of primary arthroplasty

    Author : Eythor Örn Jonsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Fracture; Arthroplasty; Proximal humeral fracture; Distal humeral fracture; Randomized controlled trial; Assessment of outcome; Patient-reported outcome measure;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with both proximal humeral fractures and elbow injuries, especially distal humeral fractures. The main focus is difficult fractures in the elderly. Few randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are available. If the joint surface is considerably affected (e. READ MORE

  4. 2. Proximal hamstring avulsions : surgery or not?

    Author : Elsa Pihl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : In paper 1, a retrospective cohort study of patients treated for proximal hamstring avulsions at Danderyd Hospital from 2007–2013 was conducted. The study was performed in 2015. The primary outcome was the subjective patient reported outcome Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS), and the exposure was surgical treatment. READ MORE

  5. 3. Multiscale Modelling of Proximal Femur Growth : Importance of Geometry and Influence of Load

    Author : Priti Yadav; Elena Gutierrez Farewik; Marco Viceconti; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; bone tissue modeling; deformity; biomechanics; osteogenic index; poroelastic material; octahedral shear stress; hydrostatic stress; fluid velocity; octahedral shear strain; MRI; walking; jumping; sedentation; Engineering Mechanics; Teknisk mekanik;

    Abstract : Longitudinal growth of long bone occurs at growth plates by a process called endochondral ossification. Endochondral ossification is affected by both biological and mechanical factors. READ MORE

  6. 4. Net acid excretion from the proximal tubule : an experimental study of the rat cortical nephron

    Author : Bertil Karlmark; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

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  7. 5. Studies on patients with a proximal humerus fracture. With special reference to mortality, fragility, morbidity and outcome

    Author : Christian Olsson; Ortopedi - klinisk och molekylär osteoporosforskning; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Medicine human and vertebrates ; outcome; fragility; morbidity; proximal humerus fracture; mortality; Medicin människa och djur ;

    Abstract : Fractures of the proximal part of the humerus occur frequently, especially in elderly women. The present thesis summarizes a series of studies analysing the impact on fracture outcome of factors related both to the fracture itself and to the patient. READ MORE