Search for dissertations about: "sagittal knee laxity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words sagittal knee laxity.

2. 1. Evaluation of patients with an anterior cruciate ligament rupture, before and after reconstruction, with special emphasis on the use of the KT-1000 arthrometer

   Author : Ninni Sernert; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; anterior cruciate ligament; KT-1000 arthrometer; knee evaluation systems; knee; laxity; right left knee laxity difference;

   Abstract : The aim of the study was to analyse the outcome and function after anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) reconstruction using different evaluation systems. Special emphasis was placed on thesagittal knee laxity as measured with the KT-1000 arthrometer. READ MORE

4. 2. Sagittal plane knee translation in healthy and ACL deficient subjects : a methodological study in vivo with clinical implications

   Author : Anil Vergis; Jon Karlsson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : anterior cruciate ligament; electrogoniometer system; gait; knee; kinematics; motion analysis; step ascent; step descent; translation; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : This study on human subjects, comprises of four cross sectional and one prospective cohort study. The general purpose of this work was to develop a technique for measuring in vivo, sagittal anterior-posterior translatory motions in the knee joint using a computerized electrogoniometer (CA-4000, OS Inc., Hayward CA, USA). READ MORE

5. 3. Sagittal plane knee motion during activity in the anterior cruciate ligament deficient knee

   Author : Joanna Kvist; Alf Thorstensson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : A complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) results in static and often in functional instability. After an ACL-injury, most patients have to decrease their activity level, while some can cope with their injury and manage to keep a high activity level. READ MORE

6. 4. Gait and postural control after total knee arthroplasty

   Author : Joakim Bjerke; Ann-Katrin Stensdotter; Eva Weidenhielm Broström; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

   Abstract : The aim of the thesis was to investigate deficits and compensatory strategies after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in different conditions during gait and quiet standing. Although TKA is considered the gold standard treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis, it is associated with a number of implications. READ MORE

7. 5. Musculoskeletal injuries and generalized joint laxity in ballet dancers

   Author : Charlotte Leanderson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Aims: To examine the incidence and type of musculoskeletal injuries in classical ballet dancers, to analyse these injuries in relation to absence from performance, and to identify dancers at risk of frequent injuries in a Swedish professional ballet company (study I). To analyse spinal sagittal mobility and joint laxity in young Swedish ballet dancers in comparison with controls (study II). READ MORE