• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.17-25
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• 2012

목적: 급성 전방십자인대 손상 환자의 자기공명영상(magnetic resonance imaging, MRI)에서 나타난 골멍의 형태 및 크기와 전방십자인대의 손상 정도와의 관계를 알아보고 골멍의 발자취(footprint)를 조사해 손상기전을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 급성 전방십자인대 손상 6주 이내의 급성기에 자기공명영상을 촬영하여 골멍이 나타나는 65명을 대상으로 하였다. 골멍의 형태는 Costa-Paz 분류에 따라, 골멍의 크기는 Kornaat의 방식으로 측정하였다. 자기공명영상의 전방십자인대 관상사면영상(anterior cruciate ligament [ACL] oblique coronal view)에서 손상 정도를 등급화 하였다. 결과: Costa-Paz 분류에 따른 대퇴골 외과의 골멍 형태와 전방십자인대 손상 정도의 관계를 알아본 결과, 부분 파열군(1, 2 등급)에서 제2형이 많고, 완전 파열군(3 등급)에서 제3형이 많았다(P=0.037). Kornaat 총 골멍 점수는 전방십자인대 손상 등급에 따라 차이를 보였으며(P=0.014), 손상기전은 축회전 손상(pivot shift injury)이 가장 많았고 편타 외반 손상 (clip valgus injury) 등이 뒤를 이었다. 결론: 급성 전방십자인대 손상 시 골멍의 형태와 크기는 전방십자인대의 손상 정도와 관련이 있었고, 골멍의 발자취를 통해 손상기전을 유추할 수 있어 급성 전방십자인대 손상의 진단 및 치료에 도움이 되리라 사료된다.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.72-80
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• 1997

Numerous techniques of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction have been described in literature. All have inherent advantages and disadvantages. The central one-third patellar tendon and hamstring tendons are the most commonly used autogenous tissues for replacement of a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Although the central one-third patellar tendon is considered to be 'the gold standard' for replacement of torn ACL. equivalent results have been reported using hamstring tendon grafts. Autogenous hamstring grafts provide adequate strength while avoiding donor site morbidity associated with bone-tendon-bone harvest. $EndoButton^{\circledR}$ femoral fixation allows precise femoral tunnel placement without a second incison. The purpose of this article is to describe surgical techniques using a quadrupled semitendinosus tendon and $EndoButton^{\circledR}$ fixation, and review the results of replacement of ACL.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제33권12호
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• pp.1366-1374
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• 2009

Anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) of human body experiences a large deformation. May during everyday when large deformation is repeated by various activities such as outdoor activity, ACL easily get damaged. In order to acknowledge the effect of the cyclic large deformation to ACL, the constitutive equations for ACL are derived from experiment data. The concept of the objective stress rate plays a important role wherever large deformation occurs. In order to obtain the objective stress rates the eigenprojection technique is used. A comparison is made for four different cases: Jaumann rate, Green-Naghdi rate, logarithmic rate and twirl tensor of Eulerian triad rate for an isotropic material subject to cyclic deformation, such as simple shear motion. Four different materials are studied to compare the behavior of the materials for ACL using different objective rates. Finally, more complicated model with fibers for soft tissues is used to calculate the behavior subjected to cyclic large deformation.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.132-138
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• 2008

We investigated the biomechanical properties of a newly designed self-expansion type anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) anchor. The ACL anchor consists of the ring section giving the elastic force, the wedge for maintaining in contact with the femur tunnel wall and the link suspending hamstring graft or artificial ligament. The main design parameters that determine the performance of this device were the expansion angle (${\theta}$) and the thickness ($t_R$). The Ti6Al4V anchors were heated after inserting in a jig for 1 hour at $800^{\circ}C$ in a protective argon gas atmosphere and allowed to cool to room temperature in the furnace. In order to investigate the influence of the expansion angle and the thickness of the ring on the biomechanical properties of the anchor, the maximum pull-out load, stiffness and slippage of the ACL anchor were measured using the pull-out tester, and statistical analyses were also executed. The present results showed that the design parameters gave a significant effect on the performance of the self- expansion type of anchor. The pull-out load of the ACL anchors significantly increased as the thickness of the ring section was increased, having a similar trend for both expansion angles. The ACL anchor showed about 2.5 times higher values of the pull-out load than that of the minimum load (500N)required for the "accelerated rehabilitation". The optimum ${\theta}$ and $t_R$ values of this ACL anchor were suggested to have sufficient resistance against the pull-out force, high stiffness and relatively low slippage after ACL reconstruction.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.339-345
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• 2019

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify changes in knee muscle strength after reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Methods: Thirteen subjects (males) with anterior ligament injury and ten subjects (males) with posterior ligament injury voluntarily participated in this study. Both groups were evaluated at the pre-and post-reconstruction stages using an isokinetic dynamometer. Peak torque, total work, and the hamstrings to quadriceps (H/Q) peak torque ratio were calculated at angular velocities of 60°/sec and 180°/sec. Statistical analysis was conducted on SPSS 18.0 for Windows using t-tests to compare mean differences. Results: At an angular velocity of 60°/sec, both the ACL and PCL groups showed a significant increase in muscle strength in the flexors and extensors. Muscle strength in the extensors was significantly increased in the PCL group compared to the ACL group. At an angular velocity of 180°/sec, the ACL group showed a significant increase in muscle endurance in the flexors and extensors, and the PCL group showed a significant increase in muscle endurance in the flexors. At angular velocities of 60°/sec and 180°/sec, the H/Q peak torque ratio increased in the ACL group but decreased in the PCL group. Consequently, the H/Q peak torque ratio was significantly different for the two groups. Conclusion: The results suggest that the patients with ACL injury should focus on strengthening the knee extensors and that the patients with PCL injury need to strengthen the knee flexors.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.95-104
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• 2016

Purpose: To evaluate the knee joint after double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with three-dimensional (3D) isotropic magnetic resonance (MR) image, and to directly compare the ACL graft findings on 3D MR with the clinical results. Materials and Methods: From January 2009 to December 2014, we retrospectively reviewed MRIs of 39 patients who had reconstructed ACL with double bundle technique. The subjects were examined using 3D isotropic proton-density sequence and routine two-dimensional (2D) sequence on 3.0T scanner. The MR images were qualitatively evaluated for the intraarticular curvature, graft tear, bony impingement, intraosseous tunnel cyst, and synovitis of anteromedial and posterolateral bundles (AMB, PLB). In addition anterior tibial translation, PCL angle, PCL ratio were quantitatively measured. KT arthrometric values were reviewed for anterior tibial translation as positive or negative. The second look arthroscopy results including tear and laxity were reviewed. Results: Significant correlations were found between an AMB tear on 3D-isotropic proton density MR images and arthroscopic proven AMB tear or laxity (P < 0.05). Also, a significant correlation was observed between increased PCL ratio on 3D isotropic MRI and the arthroscopic findings such as tear, laxities of grafts (P < 0.05). KT arthrometric results were found to be significantly correlated with AMB tears (P < 0.05) and tibial tunnel cysts (P < 0.05). Conclusion: An AMB tear on 3D-isotropic MRI was correlated with arthroscopic results qualitatively and quantitatively. 3D isotropic MRI findings can aid the evaluation of ACL grafts after double bundle reconstruction.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.112-115
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• 1997

저자들이 전방십자인대 파열과 함께 전방 불안정성을 보인 2례를 보존적으로 치료하여 좋은 임상적 결과를 얻은 바를 고려할 때, 급성기에 전방십자인대가 파열된 경우에도 전방십자인대를 싸고 있는 활액막이 파열되어 없어지지 않고 비교적 연속성이 잘 유지된 경우에는 보존적으로 치료함으로써 좋은 결과를 기대할 수 있을 것으로 사료되며 아울러 십자인대가 손상받았을 때 스스로 복원 능력이 있는 지에 대하여 새로운 연구가 필요하리라 사료된다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.161-168
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• 2019

Most athletes with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures undergo a surgical ACL reconstruction (ACLR) and rehabilitation. On the other hand, controversy still exists because neither a reconstruction nor rehabilitation have been proven to be superior in the management of ACL injury. This study reviewed the success rates of interventions to provide recommendations for the optimal management after an ACL injury. One of the most important considerations after an ACL injury is the timing and type of intervention. At the early stages, which involve the loss of volume and strength of quadriceps femoral muscle, weight bearing (closed kinetic chain) exercises with pain management followed by high velocity resistance exercises in an open kinetic chain environment are recommended to improve the quadriceps function. After that, it is important to apply intensive isokinetic exercise with a lower extension rate. In this case, it is important to apply overload to the muscles and to simultaneously lead the co-contraction of the hamstrings. Standards are essential because the timing and type of interventions are crucial to prevent re-injury and complications, such as osteoarthritis, as well as to confirm the successful outcome of the treatment. Different interventions recommended for ACL damage have yet to reach consensus. Further studies will be needed to observe the effects of the intervention through multidisciplinary approaches.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.165-169
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• 2009

외측 연골은 형태적으로 내측 연골보다 더 다양하다. 외측 연골의 변이형태는 크기, 형태, 안정성 관점에서 다양하다. 다양한 형태는 모든 연령층에서 발생할 수 있으며, 가장 흔한 형태는 외측 원판형 연골이다. 저자들은 최근 반월상 연골의 전각부가 전방십자인대의 전방부에 부착되어 있는 변형이 동반된 외측 원판형 연골을 경험하여 보고하고자 한다. 45세 여자 환자로 특별한 외상력없이 3~4년간 슬관절 동통을 호소하였으며, 자기공명영상 검사상 외측 원판형 연골로 진단되었다. 관절경 검사상에서는 반월상 연골의 전각부가 전방십자인대의 전방부에 부착되어 있는 변형이 동반된 완전형 외측 원판형 연골로 복합파열이 동반되어 있어 아전절제술을 시행하였으며, 술 후 증상의 호전이 관찰되었다.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.137-142
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• 2005

목적: 급성 전방 십자 인대 파열 환자에서 관절경을 이용한 최소한의 절개에 의한 봉합술 후 조기 운동을 시행하여 그 결과를 알아보는데 있다. 대상 및 방법: 2001년 1월부터 2002년 12월까지 슬관절의 급성 전방 십자 인대 파열로 내원하여 인대 봉합술로 치료받은 환자 중 최소 6개월 이상 추시 관찰되었던 38명(39례)를 대상으로 하였으며, 환자의 평가는 이학적 검사, KT-10000을 이용한 전방 전위 검사 및 Lysholm평가를 이용하여 수술결과를 파열양상, 활막의 상태, 내측 측부 인대 손상 여부등에 따라 분석하였다. 결과: 수술후 운동장해는 근위부 및 원위부의 복합파열과 내측 측부 인대 동반손상시 빈도가 의미있게 높았으며 근위부 단독파열과 활막의 파열이 없는 경우 의미있게 낮은 결과를 보였다. 전방 불안정성은 근위부 파열만 있는 경우 의미있게 적었으며 복합파열과 활막의 손상이 심할수록 전방 전위가 의미있게 증가하는 결과를 보였다. 결론: 급성 전방 십자 인대 손상의 치료로 관절경적 봉합술은 근위부 단독파열이면서 활막손상이 없는 경우에 있어서 결과가 좋은것을 알 수 있었다.