A knee injury on the slopes and two athroplasties. The year she turned thirty, Gunill-Louise went on a ski holiday intending to have a lot of fun with her friends. Unfortunately, it didn’t take long before she had an accident on the slopes, a knee injury that later in life would cause her serious knee problems.I wanted to be cool, so I decided to ski off-pist. However, I ended up falling and badly

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/my-oa-story/my-story-gunill-louise - 2025-05-07

The anterior cruciate ligament is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee, especially amongst young football and handball players. There are two cruciate ligaments in the knee: the anterior cruciate ligament and the posterior cruciate ligament. The main function of the cruciate ligaments is to stabilize the knee. Most cruciate ligament injuries are to the anterior cruciate ligament (known a

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/about-osteoarthritis/oa-after-joint-injury/acl-injury - 2025-05-07

A torn meniscus can either be caused by a sudden injury to the knee (traumatic meniscus tear) or happen over time with increasing age (degenerative meniscus tear). A torn meniscus can either be caused by a sudden injury to the knee (traumatic meniscus tear) or happen over time with increasing age (degenerative meniscus tear). In each knee joint, there are two menisci, the inner (medial) and the ou

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/about-osteoarthritis/oa-after-joint-injury/meniscus-injury - 2025-05-07

The anterior cruciate ligament is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee, especially amongst young football and handball players. There are two cruciate ligaments in the knee: the anterior cruciate ligament and the posterior cruciate ligament. The main function of the cruciate ligaments is to stabilize the knee. Most cruciate ligament injuries are to the anterior cruciate ligament (known a

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/young-osteoarthritis/oa-after-joint-injury/acl-injury - 2025-05-07

A torn meniscus can either be caused by an sudden injury to the knee (traumatic meniscus tear) or happen over time with increasing age (degenerative meniscus tear). A torn meniscus can either be caused by a sudden injury to the knee (traumatic meniscus tear) or happen over time with increasing age (degenerative meniscus tear). In each knee joint, there are two menisci, the inner (medial) and the o

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/young-osteoarthritis/oa-after-joint-injury/meniscus-injury - 2025-05-07

Below you will find general information about the joint disease osteoarthritis such as how it is diagnosed and which symptoms are the most common. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease that attacks the joints and breaks down articular cartilage (joint cartilage), ligaments, bones, menisci, joint membranes, and muscles. The disease most commonly affects the knees, hips, and small

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/about-osteoarthritis - 2025-05-07

Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis, several treatment methods can relieve symptoms and delay disease progression.   Osteoarthritis (OA) treatment can be divided into three sections of a pyramid, with information, regular exercise, and weight loss (if necessary) at the base of the pyramid. The base consists of first-line treatment for OA and should be offered to all individuals living wit

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments - 2025-05-07

Professor, MD, epidemiologist Research area: Osteoarthritis - from early disease mechanisms to the burden on individuals and society I tend to divide my research into three categories: 1. Molecular processes in osteoarthritis and its various stages with the help of my biobank and advanced measuring instruments in the laboratory. 2. Structural changes that occur in the joint tissues and their possi

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/meet-oa-researchers/martin-englund - 2025-05-07

professor, physioterapist Research area: Exercise is good for your joints! My research is mainly targeted at young to middle-aged people who are at an increased risk of sustaining a knee or hip injury or who have an existing injury. A joint injury can result in joint pain, functional instability, physical inactivity, and poor quality of life. It also increases the risk of sustaining new injuries a

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/meet-oa-researchers/eva-ageberg - 2025-05-07

Professor Research area: Biomechanics - What happens when we load our body? I do research in biomedical engineering, more specifically in biomechanics. This means that with help from the laws of physics, I try to understand how forces affect our body, and more specifically the tissues. It's a broad subject, but my research focuses on the musculoskeletal system's tissues, i.e. bones, joints, and te

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/meet-oa-researchers/hanna-isaksson - 2025-05-07

Chief physician, adjunct professor Research area: Hip diseases in children and their lifelong consequences Hip dysplasia is the medical term for an immature hip joint in which the hip socket doesn't cover the femoral head (ball) properly. A cam deformity is a bone formation between the femoral head and the femoral neck that can cause hip pain and restrict hip mobility (also known as femoroacetabul

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/meet-oa-researchers/carl-johan-tiderius - 2025-05-07

Do you have healthy knees and want to contribute to OA research? We are looking for volunteers between 18-35 with healthy knees, i.e. that have not suffered a previous knee injury and/or undergone back or lower extremity surgery. If you have metal implants in your body or are pregnant, you should not partake in this research study.  In the event of an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/take-part-research-sweden/research-study-shield - 2025-05-07

A combination of physical activity and patient education should be the first-line treatment for osteoarthritis, regardless of disease stage. Exercise is the best treatment for people with osteoarthritis (OA) as it has the same analgesic effect as painkillers but without side effects. When we exercise, our brain releases endorphins, a hormone that works as the body’s natural painkillers. Exercise a

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/exercise-and-oa - 2025-05-07

Are you curious about MRI and want to contribute to OA research? Many people suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee. Although osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, our knowledge about the course of the disease is limited. With the help of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), we may be able to follow the development of osteoarthritis and learn more about what exactly happens in an OA-af

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/take-part-research-sweden/research-study-menix - 2025-05-07

A Supported Osteoarthritis Self-Management Program for People with Knee and/or Osteoarthritis. Outcomes and factors associated with response Thérése Jönsson Patient education, exercise, and weight control is the first-line treatment for people with osteoarthritis (OA). In Sweden, a Supported Osteoarthritis Self-Management Program (SOASP), including patient education and exercise is provided by hea

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/osteoarthritis-research/doctoral-theses/2020 - 2025-05-07

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From the management We would like to thank all of you who participated in the online CEC Science Says! conference – BECC-MERGE spring meeting, April 23-24! A big thanks for interesting presentations, fruitful conversations and sharing of expertise and thoughts from all participants – we could not have done this online event so successfully without you! From your discussions on how BECC and MERGE c

https://www.cec.lu.se/staff-pages/staff-newsletters/april-30th-2020 - 2025-05-07

Reducing chemicals in urban private gardens to promote biodiversity, health and ecosystem services The ChemFreeGarden Research Project investigates how chemicals used in our urban garden environments affect wildlife and human health in different ways. Knowledge obtained from this project can in the future help create more sustainable environments for urban gardens, lead to increased biodiversity a

https://www.cec.lu.se/research/ongoing-research-projects/chemfreegarden - 2025-05-07

PhD candidates across Lund University are conducting research at the intersection of nature and society where environmental crises appear. While using various methods and exploring different questions, their work can intersect in meaningful ways. Engaging in discussions can enhance understanding, foster new collaborations, and enrich the PhD research experience. The format: Each seminar consists o

https://www.cec.lu.se/climbeco/joint-phd-seminars - 2025-05-07

Here you find the latest news and publications from CEC. News from CEC Our latest research news and activity updates. Reports and synthesis reports New and compiled research updates for policymakers and other stakeholders. Articles and doctoral theses Research output by the CEC PhD students and researchers - portal.research.lu.se Contact Communications manager  Anna Maria Erling anna_maria [dot] e

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