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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. Novel steel hinge connection for pedestrian timber bridges : Novel steel hinge connection for pedestrian timber bridges

   University essay from KTH/Byggnadsmaterial

   Author : Charlotte Jaeger; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This study focuses on exploring a novel timber-to-timber joint using a steel hinge connection (in this work also referred to as door-hinge joint) for pedestrian timber bridges. To conduct the cross-section design of the structural bridge members, a numerical model was developed to determine the internal forces. READ MORE

4. 3. Biomechanical investigation of the efficacy and perceived performance of a knee brace

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

   Author : Alice Garnheim; Alvina Vernersson; [2023]
   Keywords : Biomechanical investigation; knee brace; osteoarthritis; design; OA; healthy subjects; gait analysis; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The most prevalent joint disease in adults is osteoarthritis. The knee joint is the joint which is the most affected by osteoarthritis, with mechanical overloading being one of the causes. While no cure exists for osteoarthritis, many different treatment options are available. One alternative is to wear a knee brace on the affected leg. READ MORE

5. 4. Feasibility of Mobile Phone-Based 2D Human Pose Estimation for Golf : An analysis of the golf swing focusing on selected joint angles

   University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

   Author : Elisa Perini; [2023]
   Keywords : Golf; Human Pose Estimation; Sports Analytics; Computer Vision; Golf; Mänsklig Poseuppskattning; Sportanalys; Datorseende;

   Abstract : Golf is a sport where the correct technical execution is important for performance and injury prevention. The existing feedback systems are often cumbersome and not readily available to recreational players. To address this issue, this thesis explores the potential of using 2D Human Pose Estimation as a mobile phone-based swing analysis tool. 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