Search for dissertations about: "upper limb anatomy"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words upper limb anatomy.

  2. 1. Extraocular Muscles in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

    Author : Anton Tjust; Fatima Pedrosa Domellöf; Mona Lindström; Thomas Brännström; Eva Hedlund; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ALS; EOM; Satellite cells; innervation; neuromuscular disease; neurodegenerative disease; anatomi; Human Anatomy;

    Abstract : Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an incurable neurodegenerative disease of motor neurons characterized by muscle paralysis and death within 3-5 years of onset. However, due to unknown mechanisms, the extraocular muscles (EOMs) remain remarkably unaffected. READ MORE

  4. 2. Primary deep vein thrombosis in an upper limb : a retrospective study with an emphasis on the pathogenesis and late sequelae

    Author : Thomas Arnhjort; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is an uncommon disease with an incidence of 1–11% of all deep vein thrombosis. UEDVT can be classified into two groups, primary and secondary UEDVT. Primary UEDVT includes idiopathic and effort-related UEDVT. Secondary UEDVT is caused by central venous devices, trauma, and cancer. READ MORE

  5. 3. Movement pattern, power generation and well-being in children and young adults with spastic unilateral cerebral palsy

    Author : Jacques Riad; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Patients with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) all walk, most of them without great difficulty and without assistive devices. However, their walk tends to catch the eye because of abnormal, often asymmetrical movement in the upper and lower extremities. READ MORE