Essays about: "cartilage"

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1. 1. The association between obesity, low-grade inflammation, self-reported knee symptoms and radiographic knee osteoarthritis in individuals with knee pain : A longitudinal cohort study

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

   Author : Alma Buer; [2024]
   Keywords : osteoarthritis knee pain; artros knä smärta;

   Abstract : Abstract  Background One of the earliest signs of knee osteoarthritis (OA) is knee pain which correlates with inflammation and disease severity. Knee OA affects 260 million worldwide, and is in similarity with obesity, characterized by ongoing low-grade inflammation. READ MORE

3. 2. Effect of training and feeding on saliva concentrations of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein neo-epitope (COMP664) and neuropeptide Substance P in horses

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

   Author : Ebba Arrhult; [2024]
   Keywords : osteoarthritis; horse; biomarker; saliva; exercise; training; feeding;

   Abstract : Osteoarthritis (OA) is a low-grade inflammatory disease associated with subsequent lameness and chronic joint pain. Lameness caused by degenerative joint disorders is perceived as one of the most common clinical problems for the equine athlete, advocating the severity of OA as a welfare and clinical issue. READ MORE

4. 3. Non-pharmacological treatment of Hand Osteoarthritis – a systematic review

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

   Author : Md Tanvir Hossain; [2023]
   Keywords : Hand Osteoarthritis;

   Abstract : Introduction: Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by gradual destruction of cartilage in the joints of the hand. It is commonly characterized by pain, reduced grip strength, stiffness, and reduced pinch strength, resulting in difficulty performing basic daily tasks. READ MORE

5. 4. Quantitative susceptibility mapping of the knee: A comparison of approaches for addressing fatty tissue

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

   Author : Cornelia Säll; [2023]
   Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Background/purpose Quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) is an MRI-based post processing technique to evaluate the magnetic susceptibility, χ, of human tissue using phase data. While brain imaging has been the most common application, other areas have also raised interest. READ MORE

6. 5. Imaging of the MTP joint: Developing an imaging protocol optimised for damage detection and 3D modelling

   University essay from KTH/Fysik

   Author : Johanna Jacobsson; [2022]
   Keywords : computed tomography; magnetic resonance imaging; cone beam computedtomography; cartilage; osteochondral lesions; metatarsal phalangeal joint; datortomografi; magnetisk resonanstomografi; kon-datortomografi; brosk; kondrala skador; metatarsalphalangen-leden;

   Abstract : Walking without pain in the toe has a significant impact on a person’s well-being. Human mobility will be impaired in osteoarthritis of the big toe, and pain will occur during walking. By replacing the cartilage or bone injury with an individualised implant, osteochondral injuries to the knee and ankle can be treated. READ MORE