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  1. 1. Classifying femur fractures using federated learning

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Statistik och maskininlärning

    Author : Hong Zhang; [2024]
    Keywords : Atypical femur fracture; Federated Learning; Neural Network; Classification;

    Abstract : The rarity and subtle radiographic features of atypical femoral fractures (AFF) make it difficult to distinguish radiologically from normal femoral fractures (NFF). Compared with NFF, AFF has subtle radiological features and is associated with the long-term use of bisphosphonates for the treatment of osteoporosis. READ MORE

  3. 2. Optimization of an advanced algorithm for bone imaging

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Adam Mrozek; [2022]
    Keywords : osteoporosis; optimization; programming; engineering; X-ray; bone; mineral density; speed; faster; projection; MATLAB; C ; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Fracture risk in osteoporosis is increased and osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease and treatment is expensive. Osteoporosis is diagnosed by measuring Bone Mineral Density (BMD), which does not consider other factors such as bone geometry or architecture. READ MORE

  4. 3. The acute effect during gait on foot as a segment, calcaneus, tibia, femur, and pelvic after an intervention with wedged sandals in a sample with overpronation

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

    Author : Tina Jönsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Overpronation;

    Abstract : Background: Overpronation has been suggested to affect the body's biomechanical chain andalter the position of the back and lower extremities. These alterations also affect muscles andtissues in the surrounding area, causing pain in the back and lower extremities, limitingactivity, and decreasing quality of life. READ MORE

  5. 4. Förekomst av och orsak till knäledsproblem hos hundrasen boxer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Cecilia Rebhan; [2022]
    Keywords : boxer; osteoartrit; korsbandsskada; kranial korsbandsruptur; knäled; proximala trochlea;

    Abstract : Under 1980-talet uppmärksammades problem med knälederna hos boxer och 1989 startades ett hälsoprogram hos Svenska Kennelklubben (SKK) för boxerhundarnas knäleder som pågick fram till år 2019. Syftet med boxerns hälsoprogram var att med hjälp av röntgen bedöma förekomst av eventuella benpålagringar runt lederna. READ MORE

  6. 5. Assessment of hip deformities during childhood: a combined approach of Machine Learning and Finite Element Analysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Klara Eriksson; Jonna Fahrman; [2022]
    Keywords : Biomechanics; Hip joint; Cartilage; Osteoarthritis; Machine learning; Finite element analysis; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that will cause pain and stiffness in the joint if not treated. One cause of early osteoarthritis in the hip joint is pediatric hip deformities. Hip deformities can occur in different stages of childhood and cause the bones to be misshapen or the hip joint to be dislocated. READ MORE