Essays about: "joint disease"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 85 essays containing the words joint disease.

  1. 11. 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

  3. 12. Myofascial release and exercise for the popliteus muscle in people with knee osteoarthritis – effects on quality of life, pain and function : Single subject experimental design

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

    Author : Johnny Bergqvist; [2022]
    Keywords : Knee osteoarthritis; myofascial release; exercise; popliteus muscle;

    Abstract : Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative disease in elderly people, OA of the knee (KOA) makes up for a big part of all OA cases. Common KOA inconveniences are joint stiffness, pain and loss of muscle strength, which can have a negative impact on the quality of life. READ MORE

  4. 13. Unraveling gene gene interactions in rheumatoid arthritis

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Saad Salman Khan Lodhi; [2021]
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    Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systematic autoimmune disorder characterized by a persistent joint inflammation. A subset of HLA-DRB1 alleles known as shared epitope (SE) are the strongest genetic risk factors to develop anti-citrullinated protein antibody positive (ACPA-positive) RA. READ MORE

  5. 14. Designing an Interactive Tool for the prediction and treatment of Osteoarthritis : Algoa Progress

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Jehan Khattak; [2021]
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    Abstract : Osteoarthritis (OA) is the world’s most common joint disease caused by a degeneration of the cartilage. Its treatment is possible through early detection and symptom care. By understanding the risk of progression of Osteoarthritis and facilitating the consultation of patients and doctors at an early stage this care can be provided. READ MORE

  6. 15. Proteomic and biomechanical properties of human menisci related to osteoarthritis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Kristina Gehrisch; Lykke Månsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is expected to become even more prevalent worldwide with an increasingly older and more obese population. The degenerative joint disease, causing pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints, has a complex etiology and knowledge of the pathophysiological mechanisms is still limited. READ MORE