Ulf E.P. Lindberg
Orthopedist
Hunneberg 404 Harlösa Sweden, 24164About
Ulf E.P. Lindberg, PhD, MD, is a leading orthopedic surgeon currently serving patients as Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences at Umeå University in Umeå, Sweden. Dr. Lindberg does research in traumatology and his current project is Motor function and rehabilitation in stroke subjects. After earning his PhD at Linköping University in 1986, he completed his medical degree at Djursholms Samskola in 1996.
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Can lifting weights in the gym cause my bones to become weak?
No on the contrary, lifting weights will strengthen your sceleton READ MORE
My 80 year old mother recently fell and fractured her ankle. How long should it take for her to recover?
It depends on the type of fracture. If it is an uncomplicated, not dislocated type, it is 6 weeks for healing and another 6 weeks to get on her feet again. READ MORE
Does a fracture take long to heal in older adults?
It depends on where the fracture is situated. The wrist heals in 4-6 weeks even if you are 80 years, but a fractured hip can take much longer and sometimes does not heal at all. READ MORE
How long does a knee dislocation take to heal?
Hello, I think you mean he had a knee cap dislocation. I would recommend to take the cast away and exercise to maintain mobility. The lesion will heal in 6 weeks, but it is most important to run a rehab program guided by a physiotherapist. The cast is just to prevent instability. READ MORE
Does cracking my knuckles weaken my bones?
No READ MORE
Will my pregnancy leg pain get better after delivery?
Yes, normally, the pain will disappear after some time. READ MORE
Right brachial plexus birth from injury
If the nerves are broken, there is no training you can do at this state. READ MORE
After a knee surgery how long should one wait before resuming any sport?
A ligament injury normally heals in six weeks, but then it is important to do rehab training before you go back to your sports activity. READ MORE
I have accidentally put excess weight on my operated foot and it's now swollen. Please help.
I would recommend that you try voltaren 50 mg twice daily. Also put on a compressing bandage READ MORE
My right ankle seems to be swollen but there is no pain. Should I try ice therapy to reduce the swelling?
No try to make a compressing bandage READ MORE
After a 10k run, I feel a slight swelling in my knee. What could it be?
Probably overuse inflammation. READ MORE
What do you attribute your success to?
- The love and support of his family and wonderful mentors.
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Historical Racing
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
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