• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.71-75
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• 2000

Purpose : To introduce arthroscopic partial meniscectomy fur bucket handle tear of medial meniscus using posteromedial portal, which is superior to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy using standard anterior portals commonly used. Method : After arthroscopic examination of the knee, we reduce the torn meniscus, advance the arthroscope into posteromedial compartment under arthroscopic visualization, we make posteromedial portal with reexamination of the compartment and perform arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. Conclusion : With the technique of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy using standard anterior portals, accurate partial meniscectomy can not be done because of inadequate visual field, associated meniscal injuries of posterior horn and cartilage lesion of posterior aspect of the medial femoral condyle can be missed, commonly posterior cruciate ligament can be injured and artificial damage to weight bearing surface of medial femoral condyle is possible. An arthroscopic partial meniscectomy using posteromedial portal is an excellent method fur bucket handle tear of medial meniscus.

• The Academic Congress of Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
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• 2007.03a
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• pp.149-149
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• 2007

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.153-162
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• 2013

The arthroscopic bony procedures during rotator cuff repair include acromioplasty, distal clavicle resection, footprint preparation and coracoplasty. The indication of each bony procedure is based on the theoretical reasons, and various types of surgical techniques are available. The purpose of this review article is to review the backgrounds of the indication and surgical techniques in the arthroscopic bony procedures during rotator cuff repair.

• 대한족부족관절학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2008.11a
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• pp.30-30
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• 2008

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.144-147
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• 2000

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of arthroscopy in the management of septic coxitis in adults. Materials and Methods : The subjects were 9 patients ranging from 46 to 61 years of age. All patients were diagnosed to have septic coxitis by arthrocentesis and laboratory tests. Operative arthroscopy of the hip has been performed on the patients under supine position. All patients had a follow-up period of more than 12 months by checking ESR and CRP, and by evaluating the function with Harris hip scoring system. Results : The laboratory abnormalities returned to normal level in average of 11.9 days after the surgery. Twelve months after the surgery, all patients showed normal functional hip without any discomfort. Conclusion : Arthroscopic debridement and irrigation technique seem to have more advantages than open drainage in the management of septic coxitis minimizing the morbidity of the hip joint, while it obtains the same results as open technique.

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.76-80
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• 2003

Purpose : To analyze the result of arthroscopic synovectomy of the shoulder for rheumatoid arthritis. Material and Method : Sixteen patients were treated from May, 1998 to December, 2002 who undergone arthroscopic synocvectomy of the shoulder for rheumatoid arthritis. The study group constisted 2 men and 14 women. the age at surgery ranged from 32 to 66 years, with average of 50 years. The result were analyzed using the clinical assessment of shoulder surgery classification system issued by the Japanese Orthopaedic Association and subjective satisfactation of the patients cartegorized excellent, good, poor. Results : The mean score of ROM was increased from 13.9 preoperative to 23.8 postoperative and the mean score of pain was inclosed from 22.0 preoperative to 26.5 postoperative. The result of subjective satisfaction were 7 excellent, 7 good,2 unsatisfied, so forteen cases $(88\%)$ above the good. Conclusions : The shorter morbidity date, and the letter damage of articular cartillage, the better results of the arthroscopic synocvectomy of the shoulder for rheumatoid arthritis.

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.268-271
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• 2009

Meniscal ossicle in the knee is very rare disease and is important to distinguish with loose body. We experienced a case of meniscal ossicle that had knee joint pain and clicking on standing up and met with a good result with arthroscopic meniscectomy. Therefore, we report this case with a review of relevant literature.

• 대한관절경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2007.04a
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• pp.61-61
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• 2007

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.58-64
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• 2010

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.40-46
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• 2012

Purpose: This study evaluated the clinical outcome of arthroscopic debridement of anterior compartment and mini-open resection of posterior osteophyte for the treatment of primary osteoarthritis of the elbow. Materials and Methods: Between March 2003 and Feburary 2010, 19 cases who were performed arthroscopic debridement of anterior compartment and resection of posterior osteophyte through mini-open procedure for refractory osteoarthritis of the elbow were enrolled. Average follow-up period was 19 months. Mean age was 49 years old. Clinical results were evaluated by the scoring system of Andrew-Carson Rating Scale (ACRS) and Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS). Results: In the range of motion, flexion contracture was improved from $28.7^{\circ}$ preoperatively to $17.9^{\circ}$ postoperatively, further flexion was improved from $105.1^{\circ}$ to $121.8^{\circ}$. In the scoring system of MEPS, score was improved from 51.1 points preoperatively to 87.9 points in last follow up, 3 cases had in excellent result, 13 good and 3 fair. According to the scoring system of ACRS, score was improved from 92.9 points to 168.2 points, 3 excellent, 14 good and 2 fair. Except one case, all cases returned to preoperative ordinary daily living activity and their own job. Conclusion: For the treatment of refractory osteoarthritis of the elbow, arthroscopic debridement of the anterior compartment and mini-open resection of posterior osteophyte would be helpful on pain relief and functional recovery of the elbow. But this procedure was required long term follow-up in aspect of recurrence of osteophytes and progress of arthritis of the elbow.