Search for dissertations about: "thesis on total knee replacement"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis on total knee replacement.

  2. 16. Long-term effects of growth hormone replacement therapy in growth hormone deficient adults

    Author : Galina Götherström; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : growth hormone; body composition; bone mass; bone density; muscle strength; lipids; glucose metabolism; adult onset GHD; childhood onset GHD; gender;

    Abstract : Deficiency of growth hormone (GHD) in adults results in abnormal body composition, reduced bone mass and muscle strength, deteriorated cardiovascular risk factors. Short-term GH replacement reverses many of the symptoms associated with adult GHD. READ MORE

  4. 17. Elbow kinematics : studies of the elbow joint under normal conditions and after joint replacement

    Author : Anne Ericson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is used for treatment of patients with severe pain and disability due to reumatoid arthritis. Long term results are not as good as for hip and knee replacements. READ MORE

  5. 18. Muscles, Estrogen, and Bone

    Author : Eva Ljunggren Ribom; Hans Mallmin; Karin Piehl-Aulin; Kim Thorsen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; Muscle strength; Bone mineral density; Ultrasound; Body composition; Hormone replacement therapy; Estrogen receptor alpha; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : Sweden has one of the highest incidences of osteoporotic fractures in the world. A more sedentary lifestyle is one of several proposed reasons for the increase in osteoporosis seen in the developed countries. READ MORE

  6. 19. Studies of ischemia and reperfusion in muscle and liver on glutathione and amino acid metabolism in man

    Author : Bo Westman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Oxidative stress increases the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can induce damage and breakdown of enzymes and lipoproteins. This leads to impaired cellular function and ultimately to death of cells and eventually organ failure. ROS are thought to be responsible for the damage during reperfusion following ischemia. READ MORE

  7. 20. Destructive reumatoid arthritis : Epidemiological, economic, and rheumasurgical aspects

    Author : Brynjolfur Jonsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : This study comprising 8 separate papers is concerned with the prevalence of rheumatic disease and different aspects of destructive rheumatoid arthritis in the population. In an epidemiologically representative population subjective joint disease was found in 30% in ages 45 years and over. READ MORE