Search for dissertations about: "tendon rupture"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 37 swedish dissertations containing the words tendon rupture.
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1. Acute achilles tendon rupture. Evaluation of treatment and complications
Abstract : The overall purpose of this thesis was to evaluate the treatment of patients with an acute Achilles tendon rupture with regard to complications, function and patient-reported outcome. Moreover, the purpose was to develop and evaluate new outcome measurements... READ MORE
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2. The Supraspinatus Tendon : Clinical and histopathological aspects
Abstract : The supraspinatus tendon is an important structure of the rotator cuff. Subacromial impingement is a common reason for shoulder pain. Despite extensive scientific work in this field, the cause of impingement syndrome is still not fully understood. READ MORE
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3. Achilles Tendon Ruptures Predictors; functional and economic impact
Abstract : Acute Achilles tendon rupture is a common injury, which leads to significant morbidity in patients. Many patients never recover their full function even after long rehabilitation, whereas others make a good recovery. The factors behind this are unknown. The optimal treatment strategy, whether or not to treat surgically, is still controversial. READ MORE
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4. Achilles tendon rupture: the evaluation and outcome of percutaneous and minimally invasive repair
Abstract : Acute Achilles tendon rupture is common and has increasing incidence. This is thought to be due to increasing activity and sports participation in middle age. Sustaining an Achilles tendon rupture means a long rehabilitation period and many patients do not achieve full recovery of strength and function. READ MORE
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5. Chronic Achilles tendon rupture - surgical reconstruction and post-operative outcomes
Abstract : When the treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures is delayed by more than 4 weeks, the rupture is classified as chronic. This thesis aims to examine the postoperative outcome of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures treated surgically in terms of long-term functional outcomes, patient-reported outcome measurements, biomolecular changes, and economic cost. READ MORE