• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.61-67
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• 2000

Purpose: Most proximal humeral fractures are minimally displaced and can be treated satisfactorily with a conservative method. But in many comminuted fractures, hemiarthroplasty is usually done as a primary treatment. The authors evaluated how much functional improvement was achieved after hemiarthroplasty and which factors influence on the final functional results. Materials and Methods: Eleven hemiarthroplasties were performed for three- and four-part fractures(including fracture-dislocation) between April 1992 and June 1999. There were eight women and three men, and the mean age was 65 years. According to Neer classification, six was three-part fracture and five was four-part fracture. Six patients were injured on their right shoulder and five on the left shoulder. Among the five four-part fractures, three had axillary nerve injury and among the six three-part fractures, only one patient had axillary nerve injury. The average follow-up period was 2.4 years(1 year-7 years) after operation. The functional results were evaluated with the UCLA scoring system(Modification for hemiarthroplasty). In addition to the overall results, we compared the results according to the classification of the fracture, the cause of injury, and whether the axillary nerve was injured. Results: At the last follow-up, average total UCLA score was 18.2. The mean score for pain was 7.0, mean muscle power and motion score was 5.5 and 5.7 respectively. The pain relief was more satisfactory than any other functional results. The average score for three-part fractures was 22, and the average for four-part fractures was 13.6. The average score for the patients fractured by vehicle accidents was 15.3, and 19.3 for the patients fractured by slip-down injury. In patients without axillary nerve injury, the average score was 20, and with axillary nerve injury, the score was 15. Conclusion: Shoulder hemiarthroplasty, for the treatment of proximal humeral fractures, cannot restore the shoulder function to normal, but can achieve the functional result to some degree, especially for the activity of daily living. And as for pain, we think that it is relatively effective measure. And we think that the severer the comminution, the more the chance of axillary nerve injury, and the poorer the functional results. In conclusion, the severity of initial injury seems to be the major prognostic factor.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.240-243
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• 2022

Isolated deltoid paralysis is a rare pathology that can occur after axillary nerve injury due to shoulder trauma or infection. This condition leads to loss of deltoid function that can cause glenohumeral instability and inferior subluxation, resulting in rotator cuff muscle fatigue and pain. To establish dynamic glenohumeral stability, a novel technique was invented. Humeral suspension is achieved using a double button implant with non-resorbable high strength cords between the acromion and humeral head. This novel technique was used in two patients with isolated deltoid paralysis due to axillary nerve injury. The results indicate that the humeral suspension technique is a method that supports centralizing the humeral head and simultaneously dynamically stabilizes the glenohumeral joint. This approach yielded high patient satisfaction and reduced pain. Glenohumeral alignment was improved and remained intact 5 years postoperative. The humeral suspension technique is a promising surgical method for subluxated glenohumeral joint instability due to isolated deltoid paralysis.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.287-289
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• 2015

Brachial plexus block (BPB) under ultrasound guidance has come to be widely used. However, nerve injury has been reported following ultrasound-guided BPB. We hypothesized that BPB under ultrasound guidance in conjunction with real-time electrical nerve stimulation would help us prevent nerve injury and do more successful procedure. Here, we report the successful induction and maintenance of ultrasound-guided BPB and the achievement of good peri- and postoperative pain control using a conductive catheter, the EpiStim$^{(R)}$.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.131-135
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• 2002

목적 : 40대 이상의 중장년층에서 견관절 전방 탈구와 동반된 회전근 개 파열환자에서 예후 인자를 파악하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1995년 5월부터 1998년 10월까지 내원한 견관절 탈구 후 발견된 회전근 개 파열 12 예의 환자를 대상으로 하였으며, 환자의 연령은 42세에서 67세까지 였고, 이중 2예에서 액와 신경 마비를 보였으며 대결절 골절을 동반하였다. 모든 예에서 회전근 개 파열을 보였으며 파열 범위는 8예가 광범위 파열 3예가 광범위 파열, 1예가 소범위 파열이었다. 결과 : 견관절 탈구와 동반된 회전근 개 파열 환자에서 회전근 개 봉합술을 시행한 결과 불행 삼주징을 동반한 2예를 제외 한 10예에서 UCLA shoulder rating scale 을 이용하여 결과를 판정한 바 양호 이상의 결과를 보였다. 결론 : 중장년층에서 발생한 견관절 탈구의 경우 동반 병변의 확인과 액와신경 손상이 동반된 회전근 개 파열 환자에서 적절한 회전근 개 봉합술 및 액와 신경 손상에 대한 적절한 재활 프로그램이 필요하리라 사료된다.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.431-442
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• 2020

본 연구는 테라테인먼트 스위스 볼 운동이 겨드랑 신경 손상 환자의 상지기능, 통증, 일상생활활동에 미치는 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 연구기간 및 대상은 2019년 11월 5일부터 2020년 2월 25일까지 G광역시에 거주하는 23세 여성 1명으로, 개별사례실험 연구 중 A-B-A' 설계를 사용하였다. 본 연구는 겨드랑신경 손상 환자에게 다양한 방향과 점진적 무게의 운동 형태로 반복 훈련을 제공하였다. 이는 어깨의 구조의 안정성, 가동성을 높이고, 사용가능한 어깨 기능을 강화시켜 통증을 완화에 효과적이었고 다양한 환경 안에서 활동에 따른 자세 변화의 적응력과 대응능력을 발휘하게 하여, 최대한의 독립적 생활의 수행이 가능하도록 하였다. 따라서 본 연구의 테라테인먼트 스위스 볼 운동은 겨드랑신경 손상 환자의 상지기능, 통증 및 장애, 일상생활활동에 긍정적 영향을 미쳤기에 중재방법으로의 가능성을 확인할 수 있었다. 이는 다양한 환자치료에 전문성을 요구하는 작업치료사의 치료적 접근법으로 발휘할 수 있도록 지속적인 조사와 반복연구를 통해 효과를 검증하고 발전 방안을 모색할 필요가 있다.

• 대한정형외과 초음파학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2014

견관절 수술을 위한 마취와 수술 후 통증 조절을 위해 적용될 수 있는 국소 신경 차단술에는 사각근간 신경 차단술, 상견갑 신경 차단술, 5번 경추 신경근 차단술 및 액와 신경 차단술 등이 있을 수 있다. 국소 신경 차단술은 통증 조절 효과는 뛰어난 것으로 보고되고 있으나 횡격 신경 마비, 기흉, 신경 손상 등의 부작용이 다수 보고되며 그 실패율도 상당하여, 부작용을 최소화하고 성공률을 높이기 위한 노력으로 초음파 유도하 중재술이 사용되고 있다. 저자들은 이와 관련된 해부학적 기초와 초음파를 이용한 국소 신경 차단 술기 등에 대하여 기술하고자 한다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.201-207
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• 2017

Background: The blunted tip of a reusable with multiple uses can cause problems with the passing procedure in arthroscopic Bankart repair. This study assessed the advantage of Scorpion with a $70^{\circ}$ arthroscope in arthroscopic Bankart repair compared to hook typed suture passer. Methods: Scorpion in 19 patients, the hook type suture passer (conventional group) in 18 patients were used. All patients underwent the same procedure except for the type of suture passer used. Another different point of the procedure were telescopes and the number of portals used; three arthroscopic portals (posterior, anterorsuperiorlateral, and mid-anterior) and a $30^{\circ}$ arthroscope in the conventional group, but two portals and a $70^{\circ}$ arthroscope as well as the $30^{\circ}$ one in the Scorpion group. The surgery time and the surgical complications including an iatrogenic axillary nerve injury were recorded. Results: The Scorpion group showed a significant decrease in surgery time compared to the conventional group. In contrast to the conventional group, Scorpion provided an easy estimation of the exit of suture passing, no iatrogenic labral injury during the passing procedure with straight movement and the sharp tip of the knife installed. Iatrogenic supraspinatus injuries could be avoided when making an accessory anteosuperiorlateral portal due to the $70^{\circ}$ arthroscope. Conclusions: In arthroscopic Bankart repair, the use of the Scorpion suture passer and a $70^{\circ}$ arthroscope can reduce the surgery time, avoid unnecessary supraspinatus injury, and avoid iatrogenic axillary nerve damage through the relatively easy and precise suture passing and saving of the anterosuperior portal.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제28권8호
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• pp.984-991
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• 2011

The aim of this study is to develop a humeral Intramedullary fixation nail (HIFN) suitable for Korean people. In this study, CT images were obtained from 72 Korean cadaveric humeral bones and 3D Korean humeral bone models were reconstructed based on the CT images to investigate anatomical characteristics. Major design parameters of HIFN were selected using the morphological measurement information of the Korean humeral bone models. Through finite element analysis and mechanical tests, the developed HIFN prototype was compared with the Polarus HIFN ($ACUMED^{(R)}$, USA), and it was found that the HIFN prototype showed similar and/or superior mechanical performance compared to the Polarus HIFN. Also, clinical validation for the HIFN prototype was carried out to check predictable troubles in surgical operations. Finally, optimal design modification was proposed to prevent the possible axillary nerve injury due to the locking screw system of the HIFN prototype.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.167-174
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• 1998

Since the first description by Cotton, there have been sporadic reports about the inferior subluxation of the shoulder. Nevertheless there is still a lack of consensus regarding the mechanism of occurrence, evolution and treatment. We have experienced six cases of inferior sublusation(five cases after trauma and one case after surgery) which resolved over time. Analysis of the clinical informations including serial radiographs, data from clinical examination and electromyography(EMG) revealed the following results. All the five post-traumatic inferior subluxations were noted in women with an average age of 59 years after direct trauma resulting in fracture of the proxiaml hrnerus(4) or clavicle(1), of which nerve injury was proven by EMG in three. One case occurred after Bankart repair by stretch injury to the axillary nerve. The presenting symptom was unusually severe pain on passive motion. Absence of anterior or posterior displacement wasl confirmed by radiographs. All the cases seemed to have delayed onset of subluxation except one. The subluxed hu.meral head was concentrically reduced at an average 11 weeks(range 3-23 weeks) from the supposed time of occurrence and the acromiohumeral interval measUred on the standing anteroposterior radiographs decreased to 9.4 mm ftom 23 mm. Improvement of pain paralled the reduction. In conclusion, the most common cause of transient inferior subluxation was nerve injury in ou~ series and the prognosis was excellent, however protraction of recovery or leaving permanent subluxation would be possible if .the injured nerve is unrecoverable.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.98-102
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• 2004

The terrible triad of the shoulder, a combination of anterior shoulder dislocation, massive rotator cuff tear and neurologic injury, is rare. We experienced 4 patients with this condition who were treated with a rotator cuff repair. The mean age was 65 years. Follow-up averaged 27 months. All patients had a history of redislocation after initial traumatic shoulder dislocation and were evaluated with electromyography and magnetic resonance imaging. At the operation, massive rotator cuff tear and hypertrophy of the long head of the biceps were found in all patients. Clinically, 3 patients achieved recovery of their nerve injury by 3 months postoperatively and the final results were fair. In one patient, there was no recovery of deltoid function and this case was rated as a failure. For this injury pattern, the prognosis appears to be dependent on eventual nerve recovery when the rotator cuff has been repaired early.