• 대한한의학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.75-98
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• 2021

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the characteristics, validity, and reliability of non-radiological assessment tools of scoliosis that have been studied so far. Methods: Electronic databases including Pubmed, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Science On, RISS, OASIS were searched by keywords including 'scoliosis assessment', 'scoliosis screening', 'physical examination', 'functional measurement', 'photography', and 'smartphone'. Results: 32 articles using radiation-free assessments were identified from 1,011 records. The mostly used non-radiological methods were Surface topography, Scoliometer, Ultrasound, Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging, and Photography. The other methods were Gait analysis, 3D depth sensor imaging, and Low intensity electromagnetic scan. Conclusions: It was found that non-radiological assessment tools might reduce the number of radiographs taken in scoliosis patients. To increase the reliability and validity, further research on the measurement tools of scoliosis will be needed.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.89-97
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• 2021

PURPOSE: This study examined the effects of coordinative locomotor training on the spine appearance and quality of life of patients with idiopathic scoliosis. METHODS: This study included two patients with idiopathic scoliosis: one with a thoracic and lumbar type scoliosis and the other with thoracic type scoliosis. The study design was a single case study (A-B-A'), with a baseline-intervention/phase-post-intervention. The baseline (A) was designed and measured five times, intervention phase (B) ten times, and post-intervention (A') five times. The coordinative locomotor training program was divided into 10 minutes of warm-up exercise, 30 minutes of the main exercise, and 10 minutes of the finishing exercise, for 50 minutes each time. The primary outcome measurements were measured using the Cobb's angle, Adam's test, and Gait view pro 2.0 to determine the changes in the spine appearance. The secondary outcome measurements were compared before and after using the SRS-22 questionnaire to determine the quality of life of the scoliosis patients. A statistical test analyzed the mean and standard deviation, and the rate of change was presented by a visual analysis method using descriptive statistics and graphs. RESULTS: The findings showed that the spine appearance and quality of life of the two subjects were improved compared to the baseline measurements during the intervention phase, and the improved state was maintained during the post-intervention period. CONCLUSION: These findings indicate that coordinative locomotor training may help improve the spine appearance and quality of life of patients with idiopathic scoliosis.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.63-72
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• 2022

Objectives This study was conducted to characterize scoliosis patients visiting Korean medicine hospital and to analyze the demands and factors affecting discomfort. Methods This retrospective study analyzed 33 scoliosis patients who visited Korean medicine hospital from March, 2021 to October, 2021. The data analysis consisted of three factors: (1) demographic characteristics, (2) characteristics of demands on Korean medicine (reasons for choosing Korean medical treatment, preferred treatment methods, most uncomfortable part, treatment priorities) and (3) discomfort factors (treatment experiences, diagnosed age and Cobb's angle). Statistical analyses were performed and a p-value≤0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results 43.75% of the patients chose 'effectiveness' for the reason why they preferred Korean medicine treatment. 'Chuna treatment' was the most preferred treatment method. The patients chose 'lower back' for the most uncomfortable part and 'pain' for the highest priority of improvement. The Cobb's angle of included patients was 16.02±7.65° and it is not much differ to average of Cobb's angle in Korean. Discomfort was more severe in the patients with treatment-experienced than treatment-naive. The score of discomfort in appearance and psychological were higher in the patients diagnosed in childhood or adolescent period than who were diagnosed after adult. Classification based on Cobb's angle showed no statistical difference. Conclusions Not only Cobb's angle but also other clinical factors should be considered for effective treatment in scoliosis. Also, It is necessary to pay attention to adult scoliosis patients.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.48-54
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• 2024

Purpose: Foot alignment affects the overall balance and alignment of the body. This study examined the relationship between the foot parameters and scoliosis in children and adolescents through simple radiographs. Materials and Methods: Two hundred and forty-one outpatients under 15 years old from 2013 to 2022 were evaluated. Patients with an abnormal leg length discrepancy or pelvic tilt were screened. The patients included were divided into four groups. Each group was tested to determine if they had scoliosis. The foot anterior-posterior/lateral X-rays were selected for the foot parameters, and the EOS system was used for the spline and pelvis parameters. Results: A t-test of all groups showed no statistically significant difference as the p-value exceeded 0.05. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) comparing the Cobb's angle and foot parameters did not show a significant correlation. On the other hand, female and older patients had a higher Cobb's angle. Conclusion: No direct relationship was noted between scoliosis and the foot parameters that could be measured radiographically among children and adolescents. In addition, no correction between the Cobb's angle and foot parameters was found.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제51권7호
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• pp.742-746
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• 2008

목 적 : 본 연구에서는 Prader-Willi 증후군 환아에서 성장호르몬 치료의 효과와 부작용을 살펴보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 2004년 3월부터 2007년 8월까지 삼성서울병원에서 2년 이상 성장호르몬(지노트로핀$^{{R)}$) 치료를 받은 41명을 대상으로 하였다. 이들의 신장과 체중, DXA를 이용한 체지방비율을 측정하고 혈액검사를 시행하여 치료 전후를 비교하였다. 결 과 : 41명의 환자 중 남자가 24명, 여자는 17명이었으며, 치료시작 시의 평균 연령은 $7.3{\pm}3.3$세이고 평균 치료기간은 $34.4{\pm}4.8$개월이였다. 치료시작시 Ht-SDS는 $-1.19{\pm}1.37$이였고, Bwt-SDS는 $1.02{\pm}2.42$이었으며, 체지방비율은 $44.6{\pm}9.9%$였다. 치료 2년 후 Ht-SDS는 $-0.02{\pm}1.45$로 증가하였고(P<0.001), Bwt-SDS는 $1.63{\pm}2.22$로 증가하였으며(P=0.002), 체지방비율은 $38.1{\pm}10.5%$로 감소하였다(P<0.001). 치료 전후의 갑상선 기능 검사와 수시혈당은 변화가 없었고, 혈청 콜레스테롤은 감소하였으며, IGF-I은 증가하였다. 당화 혈색소는 $5.2{\pm}0.5%$에서 $5.5{\pm}0.5%$로 증가하였으나 정상범위였다. 성장호르몬을 사용한 적이 있는 환자 77명 중 7명이 부작용으로 인해 치료를 중단하였으며, 부작용은 측만증 등 정형외과적 문제가 가장 많았고, 1명의 환아가 치료 후 아데노이드 비대가 진행하여 아데노이드 절제술을 시행하였다. 결 론 : Prader-Willi 증후군 환아에게서 저신장을 호전시키고, 체지방비율을 감소시키기 위해 성장호르몬 치료는 필요하며, 치료 중 부작용을 모니터링하기 위해 정기적인 경구 당부하 검사를 통한 당대사 이상의 조기 발견과 측만증과 아데노이드 비대의 진행 여부에 대한 관찰이 중요하다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.133-140
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• 2005

Objectives : This study was to evaluate the effect of Chuna on Temporomandibular Disorder Patients with idiopathic Scoliosis, utilizing Cobb's angle to determine the degree of curvature progression in the thoracic and lumbar regions. Methods: From October 1st 2004 to June 31st 2005, the clinical comparison study was carried out 40 cases of Temporomandibular Disorder Patients with idiopathic Scoliosis treated by both Chuna and General oriental method(Experimental Group) & only General oriental method(Control Group), who had been treated at Dept. of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Daejon Oriental Medical Hospital. Results : The results obtained as follows; 1. The facial pain of Experimental Group and Control Group was improved significantly. but the difference of two groups is not significant.(p<0.05) 2. The function of Temporomandibular joint of Experimental Group and Control Group was improved significantly. Experimental Group is more effective than Control Group significantly.(p<0.05) 3. The limitation of activity of Temporomandibular joint of Experimental Group and Control Group was improved significantly. Experimental Group is more effective than Control Group significantly. (p<0.05) Conclusion : This result sugests that the Chuna be effective treatment modality on Temporomandibular Disorder Patients with idiopathic Scoliosis. So further research is needed continuously.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.274-307
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• 2002

The TLSO was customized for this study in OO ortho-prosthesis institute from Jan. 1th., 2000 to Dec. 31th., 2000 and in order to measure effects of TLSO. 20 females in a growth period applicable to medical care took part in this study, they were on accidental spine scoliosis (From $15^{\circ}to35^{\circ}$). They were consisted of Group I(10 chest-bend) and Group II (10 dual-bend). The results were follows: 1. It showed the average difference in height by 1.37cm, 3.14cm in comparison between before and after TLSO, before and after one year and they were also statistically available(p < .05). 2. It showed the average difference in Cobb angle of a chest and waist by ($-10.95^{\circ},-8.50^{\circ}$), between before and right after TLSO. The results means that the Cobb angle of the chest and weist at right after TLSO was largely decreased, and it was also statistically available(p < .05). 3. It showed the difference in Cobb angle of the chest waist by $-9.50^{\circ},-7.35^{\circ} $ between before and one year after TLSO. It means that the Cobb angle of the chest and waist at the one year after TLSO was largely decreased, and it was also statistically available(p < .05). 4. It showed the difference in Cobb angle of the chest and waist by $2.34^{\circ},2.15^{\circ} $ between the right after and the one year after. TLSO, but the change of Cobb angle of the chest was regularly constant by a little increased, and it was also statistically available(p < .05). 5. In the measurement of the change of Cobb angle of the chest and waist according to the taking time on TLSO, it showed the slightest change in 10 people on TLSO for 23 hours by $13.30^{\circ},11.20^{\circ}$ , the change in 6 people on TLSO for 16 hours by $14.75^{\circ},12.67^{\circ}$, the change in 4 people on TLSO for 8 hours by $16.83^{\circ},14.00^{\circ} $ in this order. It means that the longer time on TLSO was to be the smaller the Cobb angle of the chest and waist, but it was not statistically available.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제59권4호
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• pp.356-360
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• 2005

연구배경 : 징병검사에서 집단 흉부 간접 방사선 촬영의 폐결핵에 관련한 임상적 유용성을 평가하고자 하였다. 방 법 : 2003년 4월부터 11월까지 서울 지방병무청 제 2 징병검사장에서 징병검사를 시행한 25386명을 대상으로 하였다. 모두 흉부 간접 방사선 촬영을 시행하였고 이상소견자는 직접 방사선 촬영으로 확인하였다. 흉부 간접 방사선 촬영과 직접 방사선 촬영과의 양성 예측율을 알아보았다. 폐결핵을 중심으로 추적검사를 통해 활동성 폐결핵 유병율, 침윤정도와 임상경과를 알아보았다. 결 과 : 총 25386명중 328명에서 흉부 간접 방사선 촬영상 이상소견이 발견되어 직접 방사선 촬영으로 재검사하였다. 재검사 중 302명(1.19%)에서 이상소견이 확인되었다. 폐결핵을 포함한 폐실질병변이 109예였고, 종격동 병변이 6예, 심혈관계 이상이 45예, 흉막병변이 49예, 측만증을 포함한 골격계 이상이 90예 그리고 기타 7예였다. 흉부 간접 방사선 촬영상 폐결핵은 99예 였으며, 이중 활동성 폐결핵이 67예로 활동성 폐결핵의 유병율은 0.26%였다. 활동성 폐결핵 환자의 42예, 폐렴 1예, 종격동 종양 1예, 늑골골절 2예 그리고 기흉 4예가 최초 진단되었다. 활동성 폐결핵 환자의 폐침윤 정도는 경증이 52예 였으며, 60예에서 추적검사상 호전되었다. 결 론 : 징병검사에서 집단검사로서 흉부 간접 방사선 촬영은 한계와 문제점이 있으나, 특히 활동성 폐결핵을 포함한 병의 최초 조기발견에 있어 유용한 검사로 의미가 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.265-276
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• 2000

1997년 11월 1일부터 2000년 6월30일까지 원광대 부속 광주 한방병원 침구과에 요추 추간판 탈출증으로 진단받고 다른 합병증이 발견되지 않은 311례의 입원치료한 환자를 대상으로 보존적 치료를 하였으나, 전혀 호전되지 않았거나 통증만 약간 감소하였던 환자 6례를 분석 검토한 결과, 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 4례에서 large herination이고 2례에서 medium herniation으로 대부분 탈출량이 많았다. 2. 6례 모두에서 하지직거상검사의 각도가 낮았으며 퇴원시까지 호전되지 않았다. 3. X-ray상, 6례 모두에서 straightening되어 있었고, 6례중 3례에서 disc space가 좁아져 있었다. 4. 통증이 심한 4례중 3례에서 측만증이 동반되었다. 발병일이 최소 30일부터 최고 7년까지로 오래되었다. 6. 환자들은 10대에서 30대까지로 연령층이 젊은 편이었다. 7. 입원기간이 최소 32일부터 최대 105일까지로 긴 편이었다. 총괄하면, 상기 6례는 디스크 탈출량이 많았고, 하지직거상검사상 각도가 낮았으며, 연령층이 젊었고, x-ray상 straightening되어 있었다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제20권10호
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• pp.1852-1859
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• 2016

영상 이진화 알고리즘의 효율성은 이진화를 위한 임계치 결정에 있어서의 불확실성의 합리적인 제거와 이진화로 인한 영상 정보의 손실을 최소화하는 데에 있다. 그러한 모호성의 처리 방법으로서 퍼지 이진화 방법이 많이 사용되는데 보통 사용되는 삼각형 타입의 소속 함수와 이진화 임계치를 결정하는 ${\alpha}$_cut 값의 설정 방법이 그 효율성에 영향을 미친다. 다만 기존의 정적인 퍼지 이진화 방법은 명암 대비가 낮은 영상의 경우 그 효율성이 떨어지는 것이 알려져 있다. 본 논문에서 퍼지 이진화 방법의 이러한 문제점을 개선하기 위하여 ${\alpha}$_cut의 동적 결정 방법과 사다리꼴 타입의 소속 함수와 구간 설정 방법을 제안한다. 이 방법은 스트레칭 기법과 같은 정규화 전처리 과정을 밟지 않기 때문에 영상의 정보 손실이 적다. 또한 ${\alpha}$_cut의 동적 결정으로 인해 다양한 영상을 동일 기법으로 보다 정확하게 처리할 수 있다. 야경 영상, 척추 측만증 및 지방종 영상 등 다양한 물채를 포함하고 명암 대비성이 낮은 편인 영상을 대상으로 한 실험에서 제안된 방법이 기존의 퍼지 이진화 방법보다 효과적임이 확인되었다.