• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.523-526
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• 2014

세마리의 개가 골절을 주증으로 내원하였다. 증례 1(1.8 kg의 5개월령 암컷 몰티즈)과 증례 2(3.0 kg의 6개월령 암컷 푸들)는 좌측 후지의 체중부중을 하지 않는 파행을, 증례 3(3.3 kg의 나이를 알 수 없는 암컷 잡종견)은 좌측 전지의 체중부중을 하지 않는 파행을 보였다. 정형외과 검사시 손상받은 부위의 통증, 염발음, 촉진상의 불안정성과 광범위한 연부조직 부종을 보였으며 신경학적 이상소견은 관찰되지 않았다. 방사선 검사상 증례 1와 2에서 좌측 근위 경골 골간단과 비골의 골절이, 증례 3에서는 좌측 근위 요골 골간단과 척골의 골절이 관찰되었다. 모든 증례는 골절편이 짧은 관절주위 폐쇄형 골절이었다. 술 중에는 투시장치를 이용해 2개 또는 3개의 원형고정장치의 적절한 위치에 삽입하였다. 술 후 방사선 사진에서 골절부위의 적절한 배열과 위치를 확인하였다. 방사선학적으로 5주에서 14주 사이에서 골유합이 확인되었고 임플란트의 고정 실패나 핀 주변 감염은 나타나지 않았다. 기능상 결과는 모든 증례에서 매우 좋은 것으로 나타났다. 따라서, 원형외고정장치는 뼈판이나 외고정장치를 사용할 수 없는 짧은 골절편을 가진 관절주의의 골절정복에 성공적으로 이용할 수 있을 거라 사료된다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.27-34
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• 2011

목적: 전위된 근위 상완골 골절에 대하여 PHILOS 각안정 잠김 압박 금속판을 이용한 수술적 치료 후 임상적 및 방사선학적 결과와 합병증에 대하여 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2007년 3월부터 2010년 2월까지 근위 상완골 골절로 PHILOS 금속판 고정술을 시행한 44명의 환자를 대상으로, 평균 12개월의 추시 관찰을 시행하였다. 임상적 평가는 VAS 점수와 Constant 점수를 이용하였으며, 방사선학적 평가는 단순 방사선 검사 상 경간각과 내측지지대의 존재 유무로 평가하였다. 결과: 최종 추시에서 평균 VAS 점수는 2.8점, Constant 점수는 평균 70.5점이었으며, 방사선학적 평가 결과 평균 경간각 122.5도로 양호군은 불량군에 비해 통계적으로 유의한 소견을 보였다. 내측 지지대가 존재하는 경우 36예 또한 존재하지 않는 8예에 비해 통계적으로 유의하였다. 12예에서 금속판의 고정 실패 등의 합병증이 관찰되었다. 결론: PHILOS 금속판을 이용한 전위된 근위 상완골 골절 고정술은 술기가 용이하고 만족할 만한 결과를 얻을 수 있다고 생각된다.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제23권7호
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• pp.120-128
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• 2019

지진 발생 시 발전소 내 운용설비의 구조적, 기능적 손상이 발생됨에 따라 국내 발전소에 설치된 운용설비의 정착부에 설치된 앵커 볼트에 대한 구조성능 평가 및 안정성 검토는 매우 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 국내 발전소 내 설치된 발전설비들의 현장조사를 통하여 콘크리트 슬래브 균열 발생에 따른 정착부 앵커볼트의 구조성능평가를 수행하였다. 대상 구조물로는 대전광역시에 위치한 대청수력발전소를 모델로 고려하였으며 운용설비 정착부에 현장 설치된 앵커볼트는 M12 J형 선 설치 볼트로 조사, 선정하였다. 실험 시 고려된 시험기준은 미국 ACI355.4와 유럽기준 ETAG 001이며 내진성능 정적평가를 위한 균열 발생을 구현하기 위하여 스테인리스 강판을 이용하여 인위적인 균열을 발생시켰다. 최종적으로 균열 폭 0.5mm 발생에 따른 콘크리트 고정용 선설치 앵커에 대하여 ASTM E 488-96에 근거하여 인발 및 전단성능평가를 수행하였다. 실험 결과, M12 J형 선 설치 앵커볼트의 인발 및 전단성능의 경우, 국내 설계하중과 비교 시 모두 만족하는 결과를 확인하였다. 인발성능의 경우 설계 값 대비 약 35% 높은 것으로 확인되었으며 전단성능의 경우 설계 값보다 약 7% 높은 것으로 확인되었다.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.18-22
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• 2001

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to evaluate stress fracture of vascularized fibular grafts(VFG) by analyzing factors associated with stress fracture and the treatment results. Materials and Methods : From June 1985 to May 1998, 7 patients with stress fractures in the 38 patients with long bone defect who had vascularized fibular graft were evaluated with clinical and radiologic methods including grafted fibular length and hypertrophic index of de Boer. The average age of the patients was 35 years(range, $14{\sim}60$ years). The mean follow-up period was 20 months(range, $16{\sim}32$ months). Results: 7(18.4%) stress fractures occurred in 38 patients. Characteristics of the fractures were (1) all occurred at lower extremity of male patients treated with VFG for long bone defected caused by infected nonunion; (2) all occurred 10 months at the average(range, $4{\sim}17$ months) after VFG; and (3) the length and hypertrophic index of grafted fibula had no influence on the incidence of stress fracture. Union was obtained in 3 patients by conservative treatment. 4 patients obtained union by internal fixation; one at immediately onset of fracture; and three after failure of conservative treatment who had fracture around the knee joint. Conclusion : Stress fracture may occur during the first one year after vascularized fibular graft and more attention must be paid for prevention of it, especially in the cases of infected nonunion. Stress fracture around the knee joint was expected to lead to a good result of early union by operative treatment.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.165-174
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• 1998

Large soft tissue defect of the ankle and foot can present a difficult reconstructive problem to the surgeon. Local musculocutaneous, local fasciocutaneous or free flap is usually the first choice for providing soft tissue coverage. However, in certain situations, local flaps from the same leg and free flap may not be suitable. These include extensive soft tissue injury, where no suitable recipient vessels can be found, previous local fasciocutaneous flap or free flap failure. In such cases, we have utilized the septocutaneous(fasciocutaneous) branch flap of posterior tibial artery from the opposite healthy limb. We present 5 cases of cross leg flaps, which have been modernized with current understanding of vascular anatomy and current fixation technology. All cross leg flaps were based on the axial blood supply of the fasciocutanous branch of the posterior tibial artery. Cross-clamping with bowel clamp was used to create intermittent periods of ischemia. Adjacent lower extremity joints were exercised during the periods of attachment. The results have been quite encouraging. We conclude that the cross leg flap using septocutaneous flap and cast immobilization can be successfully and expeditiously used to cover defects of the ante and foot.

• 한국표면공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국표면공학회 2016년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.117-117
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• 2016

Total ankle replacement (TAR) is a visible option in the surgical treatment of degenerative or inflammatory diseases of ankle joint. it is attributed to the current TAR which has improvements in surgical technique, uncemented implant fixation and minimally constrained articulation. In the clinical result, they can show promised surgical result when compared to earlier attempts in TAR. However, TAR is still not as successful as total knee replacement (TKR) or total hip replacement (THR), it needs to be note that there are limitations in concerning of long term performance of TAR, the high failure rate still associated with wear of the PE (polyethylene) component that has related with their material property and surface roughness. The aim of this study was to introduce the tribology characteristics of total ankle joint prosthesis with one of TDR model which was fabricated to try multi-axis wear test as a region of motion in ankle joint. The wear specimen of TDR was prepared with Ti-6Al-4V alloy and UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) for tibia-talus and bearing component, respectively. A wear test was carried out using a Force 5 (AMTI, Massachusetts, US) wear simulator which can be allowed to move in three axis to flexion-extension ($+3^{\circ}{\sim}-6^{\circ}$), internal-external axial rotation (${\pm}5^{\circ}$), as well as sinusoidal compressive load (1.6 kN, R=10). All tests were performed following standard ISO 14243, wear rate was calculated with weight loss of UHMWPE bearing while the specimen has tested at certain cycles. As based on the preliminary results, wear rate of UHMWPE bearing was $7.9{\times}10^{-6}mg/cycles$ ($R^2=0.86$), calculated loss weight until $10^7cycles$ was 79 mg, respectively.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.202-207
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiological and clinical outcomes of tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis using retrograde compressive intramedullary nail for patients with complex hindfoot problems, including Charcot arthropathy, osteonecrosis of talus, combined arthritis of the ankle and subtalar joint, failure of previous ankle arthrodesis, and failed total ankle arthroplasty. Materials and Methods: Eighteen consecutive patients (10 men and 8 women) with an average age of 54 years (range, 42~72 years) underwent tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis using retrograde compressive intramedullary nail fixation. The mean duration of follow-up was 16 months (range, 12~23 months). Radiological evaluation included assessment of the union status of ankle and subtalar joints. Clinical evaluations included visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain and patient satisfaction, and postoperative complications were analyzed. Results: Radiological union was achieved in 14 ankle joints (77%) and 16 subtalar joints (88%) at an average of 16 weeks (range, 14~40 weeks) and 14 weeks (range, 12~24 weeks), respectively. The preoperative VAS were 4.6 (range, 4~8) at rest and 8.2 (range, 7~10) during walking, and the postoperative VAS were 2.2 (range, 0~3) and 4.6 (range, 4~6), respectively (p<0.05). There were 6 nonunions (4 ankle joints and 2 subtalar joints), 3 tibia fractures, 2 delayed union of ankle joints, and 2 breakage of the implant. Conclusion: Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis using retrograde compressive intramedullary nail may be considered as a viable option in patients with complex hindfoot problems.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.75-78
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• 2011

We report a case of pedicle screw loosening treated by modified transpedicular screw augmentation technique using polymethylmethacrylate(PMMA), which used the anchoring effect of hardened PMMA. A 56-year-old man who had an L3/4/5 fusion operation 3 years ago complained of continuous low back pain after this operation. The computerized tomography showed a radiolucent halo around the pedicle screw at L5. We augmented the L5 pedicle screw with modified pedicle screw augmentation technique using PMMA and performed an L3/4/5 pedicle screw fixation without hook or operation field extension. This modified technique is a kind of transpedicular stiffness augmentation using PMMA for the dead space around the loosed screw. After filling the dead space with 1-2 cc of PMMA, we inserted a small screw. Once the PMMA hardened, we removed the small screw and inserted a thicker screw along the existing screw threading to improve the pedicle screws' pullout strength. At 10 months' follow-up, x-ray showed strong fusion of L3/4/5. The visual analogue scale (VAS) of his back pain was improved from 9 to 5. This modified transpedicular screw augmentation with PMMA using anchoring effect is a Simple and effective surgical technique for pedicle screw loosening. However, clinical analyses of long-term follow-up and biomechanical studies are needed.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제60권5호
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• pp.550-559
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• 2017

Objective : Subsidence is a frequent complication of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Postoperative segmental micromotion, thought to be a causative factor of subsidence, has been speculated to increase with uncinate process resection area (UPR). To evaluate the effect of UPR on micro-motion, we designed a method to measure UPR area based on pre- and postoperative computed tomography images and analyzed the relationship between UPR and subsidence as a proxy of micro-motion. Methods : We retrospectively collected clinical and radiological data from January 2011 to June 2016. A total of 38 patients (53 segments) were included. All procedures included bilateral UPR and anterior plate fixation. UPR area was evaluated with reformatted coronal computer tomography images. To reduce level-related bias, we converted UPR area to the proportion of UPR to the pre-operative UP area (pUPR). Results : Subsidence occurred in 18 segments (34%) and positively correlated with right-side pUPR, left-side pUPR, and the sum of bilateral pUPR (sum pUPR) (R=0.310, 301, 364; p=0.024, 0.029, 0.007, respectively). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that subsidence could be estimated with the following formula : $subsidence=1.522+2.7{\times}sum\;pUPR$($R^2=0.133$, p=0.007). Receiver-operating characteristic analysis determined that sum $pUPR{\geq}0.38$ could serve as a threshold for significantly increased risk of subsidence (p=0.005, area under curve=0.737, sensitivity=94%, specificity=51%). This threshold was confirmed by logistic regression analysis for subsidence (p=0.009, odds ratio=8.471). Conclusion : The UPR measurement method confirmed that UPR was correlated with subsidence. Particularly when the sum of pUPR is ${\geq}38%$, the possibility of subsidence increased.

• 대한의용생체공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한의용생체공학회 1998년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.155-156
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• 1998

Screw loosening and subsequent pullout can be attributed to the reduction in bone mineral density in the vertebrae manifested by osteoporosis in which the decrease in fixation strength between the cancellous bone and screw threads are accelerated by repeated loads exerted by patients own weight and activities following the surgery. In this study, the change in pullout strength of the pedicle screws was investigated before and after repeated loads were imparted. For this purpose. Diapason pedicle screws $(6.7\times40mm)$ were inserted onto fresh porcine spine specimens (T1-L5) after bone mineral density was measured using a DEXA. With an MTS, an axial load was applied at a loading rate of 0.33mm/sec until failure to measure the maximum pullout strength. Flexion moment of 7.5N-m was then imparted at 0.5Hz for 2000 cycles. It was found that the maximum pullout strength was exponentially related to BMD regardless of load types ($107.71\;\times\;\exp^{(1.43{\times}BMD)}r^2=0.93$, P<0.0001 without repeated load; ($107.71\;\times\;\exp^{(2.19{\times}BMD)}r^2=0.78$, P<0.0001 with repeated load). The results suggest that the reduction in pullout strength for pedicle screws is far more prominent in osteoporotic spine than in normal spine especially as number of repeated load was increased. More importantly, it was demonstrated that the level of bone mineral density and the activity level of the patient should be evaluated in more detail for successful implementation of pedicle screw systems in spinal surgery.