• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.81-88
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• 1997

The arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis is one of the good method of the ankle arthrodesis. Mechanical distraction of tibiotalar joint is an absolute necessity for adequate visualization and operative instrumentation. However, there are several disadvantages. Thus we performed arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis using calcaneal traction in three cases and achieved following results. 1. The procedure is easy and the operation time is shorter than the other arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis. 2. The risk of neurovascular damage and infection is reduced by using calcaneal traction. 3. It does not require the expensive distraction device. 4. The adequate visualization for operative instrumentation is obtained.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.59-63
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• 1998

There have been numerous methods to obtain a stable arthrodesis of the tibiotalar joint. However, a controvercy has arisen over the most successful and reproducible method to obtain an arthrodesis. The objective of this report is to show that an ankle arthrodesis can be performed successfully and advantageously by using cannulated screws under arthroscopic control and that our csaes will be a part of the multicentric study of arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis in korea. Between May 1996 and May 1997, we perfomed 3 ankle arthrodesis under arthroscopy using cannulated screws. Two patients had post-traumatic osteoarthritis and one had rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical ankylosis in one case and radiological union in two cases were obtained in 12 weeks postoperatively. We propose that arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis is effective procedure in patient who has minimal deformity and bone loss, advantages like small incision, minimal morbidity, low infection rate and rapid return to normal daily activity, but more cases and comparision with open tecnique will be needed.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.193-196
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• 2005

A posterior 3-portal arthroscopic approach with the patient in the prone position provides a novel and optimal approach for isolated subtalar arthrodesis. This approach facilitates access to the posterior talocalcaneal facet and facilitates safe access with regard to the posteromedial neuromuscular bundle. The technique involves prone positioning, establishment of two posterolateral portals and one posteromedial portal, arthroscopic posterior talocalcaneal facet debridement, percutaneous morcellized bone grafting and internal screw fixation. Preliminary results have shown high patient satisfaction, an excellent fusion rate and less postoperative morbidity than open subtalar arthrodesis.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.183-188
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• 2014

Purpose: The accepted general management principle after ankle arthrodesis is to maintain non-weight bearing for 6 to 8 weeks. The aim of this study was to report clinical outcome of patients allowed early weight bearing after arthroscopic arthrodesis. Materials and Methods: We analyzed medical records and radiographs to determine fusion rate and complication risk of 22 sequential patients allowed to walk under short leg cast within 3 days after arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis using 2 screws from January 2008 to June 2012. The minimum follow-up period was 18 months, and the mean age of the patients was 67 years. Results: The mean visual analog scale was decreased from 8.9 points preoperatively to 2.3 points after 12 months. Complete ankle fusion was achieved in 19 patients (86.4%) at 3-month follow-up. There were 2 cases of delayed union and one case of nonunion at 12-month follow-up. There was no other complication such as wound problem, persistent swelling of the ankle. Conclusion: Bony union may not be interfered even though patients were allowed to walk under cast within a few days after arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.148-153
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• 2000

목적 : 관절경하 족근관절 고정술의 결과를 분석하여 그 유용성을 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법 : 1992년 10월부터 1996년 8월까지 족근관절 동통으로 관절경하 족근관절 고정술을 시행받은 5명, 6례를 대상으로 하였으며, 3례는 류마토이드 관절염, 2례는 퇴행성 관절염 그리고 1례는 결핵성 관절염이었다. 연령은 최저 38세에서 최고 65세로 평균 48세였으며, 남자 1명, 여자 4명이었다. 추시기간은 최단 12개월에서 최장 80개월로 평균 45개월이었다. 수술 방법은 경골과 종골의 외측부에 외고정장치를 부착하여 신연시킴으로써 족근관절강을 넓게 하여 관절경 및 수술기구를 사용할 수 있는 공간을 확보하였으며 전외측, 전내측 및 전면중앙의 입구를 사용하였다. shaver와 burr를 사용하여 경골, 거골 및 비골의 관절연골 및 연골하 뼈의 일부를 제거하고 출혈을 확인하였으며 경골 내과 및 비골 외과 상방에서 $2\~3$개의 유관나사(cannulated screws)를 사용하여 압박 고정하였다. 술 후 $6\~12$주간 단하지 석고 고정을 시행하였다. 결과 : 전례에서 족근관절의 유합소견을 보였으며 방사선 사진상 골유합의 시기는 최단 6주에서 최장 15주로 평균 10주였고 합병증은 발생하지 않았다. 결론 : 관절경하 족근관절 고정술은 류마토이드 관절염, 퇴행성 관절염 및 비교적 관절에 국한된 감염이 있는 환자에서 족근관절 고정술이 적응이 될 시 사용할 수 있는 좋은 방법으로 사료된다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.147-152
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• 2014

Ankle arthrodesis has been used as standard treatment of ankle arthritis unresponsive to conservative treatment. Transfibular approach was used for ankles with severe deformities and minimally invasive arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis was used for patients with mild deformities. Anterior approach may be used when lateral approach couldn't be performed. Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis is standard treatment for coexisting ankle and subtalar arthritis, and modified Blair arthrodesis can be used if the talus body resection is necessary in severe talar necrosis. In serious infection of ankle arthritis, arthrodesis can be performed as staged operation. In cases with low bone density and severe deformities, Charcot arthropathy should be considered.

• 대한관절경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한관절경학회 2006년도 제15차 추계학술대회 심포지움
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• pp.45-48
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• 2006

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.160-163
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• 2010

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.173-176
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• 2018

Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a proliferative disease that affects the synovial joint, tendon and bursa. PVNS can form a nodular structure in any joint, but it most commonly affects the knee joint and is rare in the foot and ankle joint. PVNS is divided into two types. Localized-type PVNS exhibits focal involvement with a nodular mass, while diffuse-type PVNS involves the entire synovium. Synovitis of the affected joint can also destroy cartilage and bone. Diffuse type accounts for 75% of PVNS and has a reported recurrence rate of 12.2% to 46%; aggressive synovectomy is recommended as the most effective treatment. In localized-type PVNS, only arthroscopic partial synovectomy is effective with a lower recurrence rate. We report a patient with severe ankle joint arthritis induced by diffusetype PVNS. The patient was treated by lateral malleolar ostectomy and ankle arthrodesis with a plate and screws via a lateral approach.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.26-30
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• 2012

The subtalar joint is a complex joint that is functionally responsible for inversion and eversion of the hindfoot. Advances in optical technology and surgical instrumentation have allowed the arthorscocpic surgeon to investiagate the small joints including the subtalar joint. Indications for subtalar arthroscopy include pain, swelling, stiffness and locking. Therapeutic indications include treatment of chondromalacia, osteophytes, arthrofibrosis, synovitis, loose bodies, osteochondral lesions, excision of a painful os trigonum, arthrodesis, and FHL tendinopathy. Contraindications to subtalar arthroscopy include infection, advanced osteoarthritis with deformity, severe edema, poor vascularity and poor skin quality. Subtalar arthroscopy is a technically demanding and difficult procedure that should only be performed by experienced surgeons. With proper instrumentation and careful operative techniques, satisfactory results may be obtained with minimal morbidity.