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The role of physical activity for recovery after surgical procedures
(2021-02-18)
The aim of this thesis was to determine the association between and effect of preoperative physical activity and postoperative recovery after surgery due to gallbladder disease or colorectal cancer.
Paper I examined the ...
Cam morphology of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome in athletes - Clinical and radiological studies
(2020-10-28)
Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) leads to hip pain and reduced hip function in young athletes. Recent studies have reported high-impact sporting activities during adolescent growth as an important cause of cam ...
Aspects of teamwork and intraoperative factors in the operating room
(2020-09-07)
The work in high-risk environments like an operating room is complex. The operating team consist of many professions with different tasks cooperating towards a common goal, the performance of safe surgery. The operating ...
Fast-track programs in total hip and knee replacement at Swedish hospitals - influences on safety, outcome and patients' experiences
(2020-04-14)
ABSTRACT
Background
Fast-track is a care concept that aims to enhance recovery after surgery, resulting in shortened perioperative hospital stay. By using evidence-based methods in preparation and perioperative care ...
The role of head size in total hip arthroplasty - Dislocation, wear and cup stability
(2021-02-24)
Large heads are used in total hip arthroplasty, with the aim of reducing the risk of dislocation, but there are concerns related to polyethylene wear, corrosion
and cup loosening. Paper I is an observational study that ...
Understanding normal-tissue late effects in the intestines after pelvic radiotherapy
(2020-04-02)
Radiotherapy cures patients from deadly cancer, alone or in combination with other treatments. The photons must pass through normal tissue to converge on the tumor, and it is unavoidable that radiotherapy causes acute as ...
Sex steroid secretion during childhood in males - with focus on prematurity, birth size, and growth patterns
(2021-10-21)
Aim: The overall aim of the thesis was to evaluate sex steroid secretion patterns during childhood in boys and to study how sex steroid concentrations relate to gestational age, birth weight, growth patterns, and adult ...
Functional outcome and experiences concerning daily life after malunion of the distal radius and corrective osteotomy
(2020-11-25)
BACKGROUND. Distal radius fractures are common injuries that occur at all ages. The commonest complication is that the fracture heals in malunion. This can negatively affect function and the ability to perform activities. ...
Measurement of outcome in lumbar spine surgery
(2020-04-02)
BACKGROUND. The purpose of elective lumbar spine surgery is mainly to reduce pain and to improve physical function and quality of life. The quality and results of the interventions are monitored in the Swedish spine register, ...
Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. Trends and outcomes after arthroscopic treatment in the general and athlete population
(2021-08-18)
Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) is a common cause of hip pain in the young and athletic population. The diagnosis - FAIS - is based on a triad of symptoms, clinical evaluation and radiographic signs. The ...