Essays about: "höftfraktur"

Found 4 essays containing the word höftfraktur.

  1. 1. Dynamic Finite Element Modelling of a Fall on the Hip

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Nils Nyberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Hip Fracture; Finite Element Modeling; Finite Element; Femur Fracture; Sideways Fall; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Assessing the risk of future femur fracture is an important step in preventing this serious and common injury. The current methods to predict the fracture risk are typically based on bone mineral density measurement, used as a surrogate for femoral strength. READ MORE

  3. 2. The effect of vessel holes on fracture behaviour in the femoral neck of the human femur

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Sofia Rokkones; Karin Odin; [2020]
    Keywords : image analysis; femur; FE model; biomechanics; CT image; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Hip fractures are widely spread in today's society and affect a person's quality of life. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that results in more fragile bones and an increased risk of bone fractures, including hip fractures. A method proposed for assessing the fracture risk is finite element (FE) models of the femur. READ MORE

  4. 3. Vietnamese nurses’ experiences of postoperative care following hip fracture surgery : A qualitative study

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för omvårdnad

    Author : David Zügner; Moa Österberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Hip fracture; Postoperative care; Nurses experciences; Vietnam;

    Abstract : Introduction: Research is reporting an expecting rise in prevalence of hip fractures, especially in developing countries in Asia. There is, however, a lack of studies done on the Vietnamese nurses’ perceptions of the postoperative care following a hip fracture surgery. READ MORE

  5. 4. Hip protectors' effectiveness as a nursing intervention in residential care - a literature review

    University essay from Institutionen för hälsovetenskap

    Author : Megan Preston; [2010]
    Keywords : fallolyckor; höftfraktur; prevention; sköra äldre; äldrevård;

    Abstract :  Bakgrund: Förebyggande av höftfraktur hos äldre är ett angeläget ämne på grund av att världens befolkning ständigt blir äldre. Äldre på särskilda boenden har en särskilt hög incidens av höftfrakturer. Höftskyddsbyxor är en relativt ny produkt för att förebygga höftfrakturer orsakade av fallolyckor. READ MORE