Search for dissertations about: "total joint replacement"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the words total joint replacement.

  2. 21. Investigation of Carbon Reinforced UHMWPE Nanocomposites for use in Orthopaedics

    Author : Silvia Suñer Moreno; Robert S Dwyer-Joyce; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Maskinelement; Machine Elements;

    Abstract : Over the lifetime of a person, the function of the natural hip joint can be altered due to trauma or disease and an artificial hip replacement may eventually be required. Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is considered the gold standard material for the acetabular cup in hip arthroplasties. READ MORE

  4. 22. Osteoarthritis. Epidemiologic and genetic aspects

    Author : Jonas Franklin; Lund Ortopedi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; body mass index; knee; hip; epidemiology; Osteoarthritis; occupation; hip fracture; inheritance; natural history;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to (I) assess the association between body mass index (BMI) and total hip replacement (THR) and total knee replacement (TKR) due to osteoarthritis (OA), (II) assess the association between the mechanical load of work and THR and TKR due to OA, (III) evaluate the natural history of radiographic hip OA with regards to THR and hip fracture, (IV) to determine the prevalence of radiographic OA in patients with hip fracture, and (V) to examine and compare the inheritance patterns of THR for OA and hip fracture. OA was previously regarded as a consequence of the wear and tear the joint is subjected to during one’s lifetime. READ MORE

  5. 23. Haemophilia A - In pursuit of optimised outcomes via personalised treatment

    Author : Alexandros Arvanitakis; Malmö Klinisk koagulationsmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Haemophilia A (HA) is a hereditary bleeding disorder, characterised by deficiency of coagulation factor VIII (FVIII). Repeated joint bleeds can lead to permanent joint damage. FVIII replacement therapy has a high cost and can reduce but not completely prevent bleeding. READ MORE

  6. 24. Assessment of 3D movements in the lumbar and cervical spine with a new CT based method

    Author : Per Svedmark; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Numerous methods for measuring segmental motion in spine have been described. However, because of the inaccessibility of the spine and the complexity of segmental movements, most of the noninvasive methods in use today have low accuracy or are unable to detect movements in all three cardinal axes. READ MORE

  7. 25. Responses of fibroblasts and chondrosarcoma cells to mechanical and chemical stimuli

    Author : Juha Piltti; Mikko Lammi; Jukka Häyrinen; Frank Beier; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rho-kinase inhibition; Y-27632; hypoxia; cyclic stretching; human chondrosarcoma 2 8 cells; chondrocyte phenotype; fibroblasts; proteomics; protein pathway analytics; Medical Cell Biology; medicinsk cellbiologi;

    Abstract : Osteoarthritis is an inflammation-related disease that progressively destroys joint cartilage. This disease causes pain and stiffness of the joints, and at advanced stages, limitations to the movement or bending of injured joints. Therefore, it often restricts daily activities and the ability to work. READ MORE