Clinical fracture projects
Eight phd-projects focus on osteoporosis-related fractures in hip, shoulder and wrist. The first six are solely clinical projects, whereas Fraser’s and Brattgjerd’s projects contain experimental biomechanical elements as well.
- “Does the trochanteric stabilizing plate increase stability in trochanteric hip fractures?” Carl Erik Alm
- “Function and complications in hip fractures”. Stian Svenøy
- “Primary and secondary total hip arthroplasty following acetabular fractures”. Ragnhild Kirkebø
- “Surgical treatment and complications in fractures of the distal radius”. John Williksen
- “Management of distal radius fractures”. Ola Lars Hammer
- “Conservative versus operative treatment of distal radius fractures”. Sondre Hassellund
- External validity and health economics in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures in the elderly”. Jonas Bjordal
- “Reversed arthroplasty in the treatment of proximal humerus fractures. Randomized controlled trial and evaluation of glenoid component migration by RSA”. Alexander Fraser
- “Biomechanical studies of the effect of different fixations upon stability of hip fractures”. Jan Egil Brattgjerd
Complex injuries in upper and lower extremities often cause significant residual disability for the patients. Six phd-projects investigate various issues concerning injuries in elbow, ankle and foot. The goal is to improve specific treatment methods for this patient group.
- “Fracture dislocations of the elbow”. Kaare Midtgaard
- “Treatment of the unstable syndesmosis in ankle fractures”. Lise Benedicte Wendt Ræder
- “Biomechanics of the unstable ankle fracture”. Ingrid Kvello Stake
- “Complex fractures around the elbow”. Anne- Mari Rosenlund
- “Gastrocnemius recession and its role in foot pathology”. Marius Molund
- “Diagnosis and treatment of acute Lisfranc injuries”. Are Stødle
Experimental projects
Two experimental projects are designated to map basal mechanisms for tendon healing in the tendon and bone interface, as well as to study the tendon healing model, both histologically and biomechanically;
- “Effects of bone resorption inhibition and bone formation stimulation on bone and tendon- to-bone healing: Experimental studies in the rat”. Geir Hjorthaug
- “In vitro development of a ligament and in vivo analysis of the bone-soft tissue interface”. Endre Søreide