Sökning: "wrist function"
Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 29 avhandlingar innehållade orden wrist function.
1. Wrist osteoarthritis - Impact on daily life, self-management and outcome
Sammanfattning : For individuals with symptomatic wrist osteoarthritis (OA), pain is the central problem negatively affecting all aspects of life. Despite the recommendations that all OA patients should be offered self-management treatment options, this approach is often lacking for patients with wrist OA. LÄS MER
2. Ulnar fractures and ligament injuries of the wrist
Sammanfattning : Falling over on an outstretched hand with the wrist extended is a common accident that can cause a multitude of injuries in the wrist. Research has mainly focused on distal radius fractures while injuries of the distal ulna and adjacent ligaments have taken a back seat. LÄS MER
3. Hand function in rheumatoid arthritis
Sammanfattning : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease. Involvement of wrist and hand is a characteristic finding and occur at an early stage. Hand function is of great importance in performance of daily activities (ADL).Aims. LÄS MER
4. Distal radius fractures AO type C : A clinical and radiographic investigation
Sammanfattning : The function of the hand is of substantial importance, and injuries have an impact on daily life. Distal radius fracture (DRF) is the most common fracture among adults. The annual incidence is 26 per 10,000 inhabitants, and the incidence is increasing because of an aging population. LÄS MER
5. Scaphoid fractures : Studies on diagnosis and treatment
Sammanfattning : Scaphoid fracture is most common in young individuals of working age. Without adequate diagnosis and treatment, long-term results are poor. Operative treatment is being recommended increasingly often instead of a long time in cast, although there is no evidence-based support for its superiority. LÄS MER