• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.109-114
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to report the surgical outcome of reconstruction of neglected chronic Achilles tendon ruptures with various methods including Achilles tendon allograft. Materials and Methods: Between October 2003 and November 2008, 8 consecutive neglected chronic Achilles tendon ruptures with the defect gap of more than 4 cm underwent surgical reconstruction including V-Y advancement, gastrocnemius fascial turn-down flap, flexor hallucis longus transfer and Achilles tendon allograft. There were 7 males and 1 female who were evaluated at more than 18 months after surgery. At the time of followup, all patients were assessed with regard to postoperative complications, their self-reported level of satisfaction, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot scale, 10 repetitive single heel rise, single leg hopping test, and ankle range of motion. Results: The AOFAS score increased from average 71.4 (50-87) to 96.4 (86-100). All patients were able to perform 10-repetitive single heel raise and single leg hopping at the latest follow up. No patient experienced wound complications and deep infection. Six patients were rated as 'excellent' and the other two as 'good'. Conclusion: Neglected chronic Achilles tendon ruptures could be successfully treated with careful selection of the reconstruction method according to the amount of defect gap. With an extensive defect, Achilles tendon allograft can be a good option when the reconstruction is not feasible otherwise.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.135-139
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• 2010

Purpose: We analyse and report the result of transfibular ankle arthrodesis using lateral malleolar saving procedureversus lateral malleolar sacrificing procedure. Materials and Methods: Eighteen cases of transfibular ankle arthrodesis which were performed since 2001 were included. We devided them into lateral malleolar saving and lateral malleolar sacrificing groups. We reattached and fixed lateral malleolus in 10 cases and sacrificed malleolus for morcelized bone graft in 8 cases. We evaluated clinical results by AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score, visual analogue scale (VAS) and radiological results by union time. Complications and subjective satisfaction degrees were also recorded and compared between two groups. Results: Preoperative mean AOFAS score was 32 points (16~41) and VAS was 7.5 points (7~8) and they were changed into 68.6 points (61~77) and 2.8 points (2~4) postoperatively. There was no significant difference in clinical results between the two groups even though lateral malleolar saving group showed higher AOFAS score (69.4) than lateral malleolar sacrificing group (67.7). Duration of getting union was 11.3 weeks in lateral malleolar saving group and 10.6 weeks in lateral malleolar sacrificing group. There was no difference in subjective satisfaction level. There were one delayed union and one nonunion in lateral malleolar sacrificing group and one nonunion in lateral malleolar saving group. Conclusion: There was no difference in clinical and radiological results between lateral malleolar saving group and lateral malleolar sacrificing group of transfibular ankle arthrodesis. Therefore it may not necessary to sacrifice lateral malleolus for bone graft except very selective case for which heavy graft is needed.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.100-105
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• 2013

Purpose: To present radiographic characteristics and report the clinical results of the operative treatment of M$\ddot{u}$ller-Weiss disease. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study including 13 patients, 14 feet who had been operated for M$\ddot{u}$ller-Weiss disease between April 2006 and December 2011. Osteoarthritis of the peri-navicular joints were radiographically evaluated. Various range of peri-navicular fusion and joint-preserving surgeries according to patients' symptoms and radiographic findings were done. The clinical results were evaluated by American Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) midfoot scale and visual analogue scale (VAS). Results: On radiographs, osteoarthritic changes were presented at talonavicular joint in 11 cases, calcaneocuboid joint in 7 cases, subtalar joint in 6 cases, naviculo-cuneiform joint in 1 case. The mean anteroposterior talocalcaneal angle was 16.6 degrees. On hindfoot alignment view, 6 cases were varus, 5 cases were neutral and 3 cases were valgus alignment. Fusion comprised 6 cases in triple fusion, 1 case in talonavicular-cuneiform fusion, 2 cases in talonavicualr fusion and 1 case in talonavicular & calcaneocuboid fusion. Joint-preserving surgeries were bony fragment excision of the lateral part of navicular & medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy in 1 case, bony spur excision of talonavicular joint in 1 case and medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy in 2 cases. The postoperative AOFAS and VAS score were improved significantly (p=0.000, p=0.000). Conclusion: In cases of M$\ddot{u}$ller-Weiss disease without osteoarthritic changes at peri-navicular joints, fragment excision of navicular, bony spur excision with or without medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy were effective operative treatments.

• 대한정형외과 초음파학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.6-10
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• 2015

목적: 발목 및 족부 수술을 시행한 후 통증이 발생한 경우에 통증을 감소 시키기 위해 체외 충격파 치료(ESWT)를 시행하고 그 효과를 알아보고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2009년부터 2013년까지 시행한 족관절 주변 수술 후 통증이 발생한 환자 21명을 대상으로 하였다. 석고 고정을 제거하고 2개월이 지난 후에도 압통을 호소하고, 시각동통점수(VAS) 점수가 4점 이상인 경우에 ESWT를 4회 시행하였다. 각 회 및 최종 추시 상의 VAS 점수를 확인하였으며 ESWT 전과 최종 추시에서 미국 족부족관절학회 후족부-족관절(AOFAS) 점수를 비교하였다. 환자의 만족도 및 불편감을 확인하였다. 결과: 수술 전 VAS는 평균 4.7점이었으며 수술 후 통증이 발생한 시점은 VAS는 평균 6.0점이었다. 수술 후 ESWT를 시작한 기간은 평균 4.5개월이었으며, 시행 후 1, 2, 3주 및 최종 추시에서 VAS는 각각 4.8, 3.2, 2.3, 2.9점이었다. ESWT 시행 후 최종 추시는 평균 9.4개월있었다. VAS 점수는 최종 추시에서 수술 후 발생한 통증이 의미 있게 감소하였으며(p<0.001), ESWT 4회 시행 후보다 최종 추시에서 통증 점수가 증가하였으나 유의하지는 않았다(p=0.189). AOFAS 점수는 수술 전 평균 60점에서 최종 추시상 86점으로 회복되었다(p<0.001). 환자는 매우 만족이 12례(57%), 만족이 4례(19%), 변화 없음이 3례(14%) 및 불만족이 2례(9%)였다. 1례에서 ESWT 중 어지러움 및 오심을 호소하였다. 결론: 수술 후 발생한 통증 치료에 ESWT를 사용하여 심각한 합병증은 없이 76%에서 통증의 호전을 보았다.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.134-139
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• 2012

목적: 거골의 골연골 병변 환자에서 관절경적 골연골성형술의 치료 결과를 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 1999년부터 2007년까지 거골의 골연골 병변으로 관절경적 골연골성형술을 시행한 48예 중 3년 이상 추시가 가능한 환자 32예를 대상으로 하였다. 평균 추시 기간은 48(38-108)개월이었고 남자가 22예, 여자가 10예이었으며 평균 나이는 34(20-56)세였다. 단순 방사선 사진 및 자기공명영상에서 병변의 위치를 확인하고 Berndt와 Harty의 방법으로 분류하였으며 전 예에서 관절경적 변연절제술 또는 미세골절술을 시행하였다. 미국정형외과족부족관절학회의 족관절-후족부 점수(American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society [AOFAS] ankle-hindfoot scale)와 Kaikkonen의 주관적 및 기능적 점수(subjective and functional score)를 이용해 족관절의 기능을 평가하였고, 관절경적 미세골절술을 시행한 22예와 변연절제술을 시행한 10예를 나누어 비교 분석하였다. 결과: 평균 족관절-후족부 점수는 술 전 53(${\pm}7$)점에서 최종 추시 84(${\pm}8$)점으로 유의한 향상을 보였고(P<0.001) 평균 주관적 및 기능적 점수도 술 전 55(${\pm}8$)점에서 최종 추시 88(${\pm}8$)점으로 술 전에 비해 유의한 향상을 보였다(P<0.001). 병변의 심한 정도와 술 후 족관절의 기능 점수와의 연관성은 없었으며(P>0.05) 관절경적 미세골절술을 시행한 군과 변연절제술을 시행한 군간의 결과 비교에서도 통계적으로 유의한 차이는 보이지 않았다(P>0.05). 결론: 거골의 골연골 병변 환자에서 관절경을 이용한 골연골성형술은 환자의 만족도와 기능적인 면에서 비교적 우수한 결과를 보였으나 변연절제술과 미세골절술간의 유의한 차이는 없었다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.37-41
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• 2006

Purpose: To investigate the early results of limited open repair technique of Achilles tendon ruptures, and to describe the surgical technique. Materials and Methods: From October 2004 to February 2005, a total of 10 patients with Achilles tendon rupture underwent limited open repair. The average age of the patients was 39.3 years, and the average follow-up period was 9 months. The causes of injury were sports injuries in 8 cases, and slip down in 2. The mean interval between the injury and the operation was 9 days. The clinical results were assessed by patient's satisfaction, incision length, hospitalization, the ankle-hindfoot scale of American Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), and complications. Results: Of 10 patients, 8 were very satisfied, and the remaining 2 were satisfied. The mean incision length was 2.0 cm, and the mean hospitalization was 2 days. The mean AOFAS score was 97 points, and there was no complications such as infection, rerupture, or nerve injury. All patients returned to work at approximately 2 months, and resumed light exercise such as jogging at approximately 3 months. Conclusion: Limited open repair technique of Achilles tendon ruptures is provided for better cosmetic results, high patient's satisfaction, and functionally successful results without postoperative complications.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.85-90
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• 2009

Purpose: Nonunion of intra-articular fractures of calcaneus is rarely reported complication. We present our experiences with 4 patients (5 cases) treated operatively for nonunion after intra-articular fracture of calcaneus. Materials and Methods: 4 patients (5 cases) with nonunion of intra-articular fracture of calcaneus after operative treatment were followed for 4 years (from 2002 to 2006). For assessment, the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were assessed for clinical outcome and the union of fracture site, the talocalcaneal height and the angle of talar declination were determined for radiologic outcome. Results: The mean talocalcaneal height was 6.94 cm (range, 5.9${\sim}$7.6 cm) preoperatively and 7.34 cm (range, 6.0${\sim}$8.3 cm) at last follow-up. The mean angle of talar declination was 5.68 degrees (range, 4.6${\sim}$8 degrees) preoperatively and 13.1 degrees (range, 5.7${\sim}$21 degrees) at last follow-up. The mean preoperative AOFAS score and VAS were 20.4 (range, 14${\sim}$36) and 4 (range, 3${\sim}$6), respectively. At last follow-up, these scores improved to a mean of 59.6 (range, 54${\sim}$68) and 3 (range, 2${\sim}$4), respectively. Unions of previous nonunion site of intra-articular fracture of calcaneus were achieved in all 4 patients (5 cases). Conclusion: The reconstructive procedure for nonunion of intra-articular fracture of calcaneus showed good results in terms of bone union, radiologic results and functional improvement than preoperative state. Because the plantar pain for the inferior angular formation in nonunion site may happen, we will pay attention to reduction of fragment.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.55-59
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• 2009

Purpose: We tried to evaluate the usefulness of the arthroscopy in the operative treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fracture. Materials and Methods: Between March 2005 and May 2008, 9 patients with intra-articular calcaneal fractures（Tongue type or Sanders type IIC) were treated with arthroscopically assisted percutaneous reduction and screw fixation. American orthopedic foot and ankle society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score, visual analogue scale (VAS), preoperative and postoperative Bohler's angle and the rate of complication were evaluated. Results: AOFAS score at postoperative 1 year was 88.2 (range, 71-92), and mean VAS score was 2.8 (range, 1-4). Bohler angle was improved from preoperative mean $16.2^{\circ}$ to postoperative mean $29.7^{\circ}$. There were no complications such as wound problem, infection or nerve injury. Conclusion: Subtalar arthroscopy provides precise view of posterior facet during the operation. Therefore, it can be a useful tool in treating intra-articular calcaneus fractures, especially tongue type and Sanders type IIC fractures.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.144-150
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• 2017

Purpose: To assess the clinical and radiographic results and complications of arthroscopy-assisted reduction and percutaneous fixation for patients with tongue-type Sanders type II calcaneal fractures. Materials and Methods: Between August 2014 and December 2015, 10 patients who underwent surgery using subtalar arthroscopic assisted reduction and percutaneous fixation for tongue-type Sanders type II calcaneal fractures were reviewed. The mean age was 50.8 years (36~62 years), and the mean follow-up period was 24 months (12~40 months). The clinical results were evaluated using the visual analogue scale (VAS) and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score at the regular follow-ups, and the foot function index (FFI) at the last follow-up. The subtalar range of motion (ROM) was evaluated and compared with the uninjured limb at the last follow-up. The radiographic results were assessed using the Bohler's angle from the plain radiographs and the reduction of the posterior calcaneal facet using computed tomography (CT). The postoperative complications were assessed by a chart review. Results: The VAS and AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score improved until 12 months after surgery. The FFI was 15 (1.8~25.9) and subtalar ROM was 75.5% (60%~100%) compared to the uninjured limb at the last follow-up. The $B{\ddot{o}}hler^{\prime}s$ angle was increased significantly from $2^{\circ}$ ($-14^{\circ}{\sim}18^{\circ}$) preoperatively to $21.8^{\circ}$ ($20^{\circ}{\sim}28^{\circ}$) at the last follow-up. The reduction of the posterior facet was graded as excellent in five feet (50.0%) and good in five (50.0%) on CT obtained at 12 months after surgery. One foot (10.0%) had subfibular pain due to a prominent screw head. One foot (10.0%) had pain due to a longitudinal tear of the peroneal tendon that occurred during screw insertion. Conclusion: Subtalar arthroscopic-assisted reduction of the posterior calcaneal facet of the subtalar joint and percutaneous fixation is a useful surgical method for tongue-type Sanders type II calcaneal fractures.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.151-156
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• 2010

Purpose: To analyze the clinical and radiological results of operative treatment in patients with tongue type intra-articular calcaneal fracture, and to compare the open reduction and Essex-Lopresti technique. Materials and Methods: We examined a consecutive series of 42 patients who received surgical treatment for tongue type calcaneal fracture (24 cases of the open reduction and 18 cases of the Essex-Lopresti technique) and the postoperative data was compared with a minimum 1 year follow-up. The clinical outcome was analyzed using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot scale and Salama's criteria. The preoperative, postoperative, and last follow-up changes in the Bohler angle was radiologically analyzed. Results: There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of the clinical and radiological results at the last follow-up. However, for the Sander's type 3 and 4 fractures, the open reduction group showed more improvement of AOFAS score and less reduction loss in the Bohler angle. Conclusion: Although the clinical results were good irrespective of surgical technique, the open reduction and internal fixation can improve clinical outcome and reduce the reduction loss as compared with the Essex-Lopresti technique in the comminuted tongue type calcaneal fracture.