• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.117-122
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• 2004

Purpose : The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of arterialized venous flap in finger flexion contracture correction. Materials and methods : From 2002 to 2004, we have performed 10 arteriaized venous flap for treatment of severe flexion contracture in digit. The duration of flexion contracture was from 1 year to 50 years. The cause of contracture were bum scar(7 cases), postoperative contracture(2 cases) and other(l case). We evaluated the survival of flap, flap size, recovery of flexion contracture and subjective satisfaction. Results : All arterialized venous flap survived. The marginal minimal skin necrosis developed in 2 cases. The flap size was average $5.2{\times}3.5cm$. The recovery of flexion contracture was 87% compared with non affected side. 9 patients(90%) satisfied the results of operation. Conclusion : Arterialized venous flap is one of the useful procedure in treatment of finger flexion contracture because it has many advantages such as thin and good quality, variable length of pedicle, preservation of major vascular pedicle, less operation time and in addition possibility of various modifications.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.77-79
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• 1998

Ganglion in the anterior cruciate ligament is quite rare finding at the time of knee arthroscopy. We experienced a 58 years old female pateint with a ganglion in the anterior cruciate ligamentwho complained gradual development of flexion contracture of left knee joint and treated with arthroscopic excision of ganglion resulted in freedom from flexion contracture of her knee joint.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.173-180
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• 2016

Objectives : To treat the progression of fibroproliferative disease that affects the flexion contracture of the fingers for patients with Dupuytren's contracture, the purpose of this study is to report a case of a patient with Dupuytren's contracture after complex Korean medical treatment. Methods : A patient was treated with acupuncture, moxibustion and bee venom pharmacopuncture on their left palmar aponeurosis. Six rounds of acupuncture and moxibustion were administered from November 30, 2015 through to January 2, 2016. Three rounds of bee venom pharmacopuncture was administered from December 14, 2015 through to January 2, 2016. The degree of flexion contracture and the Tubiana's stage were measured to evaluate the clinical improvement. Results : After 30 treatment sessions the flexion contracture degrees of the 4th finger's metacarpophalangeal joint and proximal interphalangeal joint improved as much as $25^{\circ}$, $15^{\circ}$, respectively. And the flexion contracture degrees of the 5th finger's metacarpophalangeal joint, proximal interphalangeal joint and distal interphalangeal joint improved as much as $15^{\circ}$, $10^{\circ}$, $5^{\circ}$, respectively. The Tubiana's stage of each finger decreased from 4 to 3. Conclusion : This study suggests that acupuncture, moxibustion and bee venom pharmacopuncture could be effective for patients with Dupuytren's contracture.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.587-592
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• 2007

Purpose: In case of postburn flexion contracture of the fingers, skin graft, geometrical relaxation techniques, local flap, and free flap have been used. Among these procedures, full-thickness skin grafts from the inguinal area are widely used to reconstruct a postburn flexion contracture in the fingers. But there are many esthetic and functional problems in this procedure. Especially, hyperpigmentation of the skin-grafted fingers poses a troublesome problem, particularly in the patients who have dark colored skin. To solve the problem, we have used pulp graft which was harvested from the lateral aspect of great toe. In the present study, we report pulp graft, with which we have obtained a good result in the treatment of postburn flexion contracture of the fingers. Methods: Between September of 2004 and August of 2006, great toe pulp graft was performed to 20 sites of 15 patients. After release of the postburn flexion contracture using Z-plasty, the composite tissue (pulp) harvested from the lateral aspect of great toe was grafted on the raw surface. Moisture dressing with ointment and foam dressing material was performed. Stratum corneum of the graft got stripped off in two to four weeks after pulp graft. The color of the pulp graft was slightly reddish, then it became similar to the adjacent tissue. Results: There was complete take in all the patients who were treated with pulp graft. Great toe pulp graft provided similar color and texture to the adjacent skin, high rate of graft take, and left only a minimal scar at donor site. Conclusion: Thick keratin layer and inelastic nature of the pulp make this type of the graft much easier and simpler, and ensure a better take. Pulp graft is useful method for the reconstruction of the postburn flexion contracture in fingers.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.72-77
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• 1998

We treated 5 elbows with post-traumatic flexion contractures (mean contracture: 51 degrees) by arthroscopic anterior capsular release and post-operative alternative flexion and extension splint. Each elbow had been resistant to at least six months of conservative therapy. An incongruent ulno-humeral articulation was considered to be a contraindication to this procedure. All patients complained of the residual deformity and some functional deficit. All patients, after failure of non-operative therapy, desired a operative treatment. At follow-up(mean 21.8 months), there was a mean post-operative contracture of 19 degrees, which is within a functional range of motion. So we conclude that arthroscopic capsular release in selected patients is reasonable alternative to open release.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.60-64
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• 2005

목적: 굴곡 구축과 신전제한이 발생한 중노동 작업자에서 발견된 주관절 주두 골극과 상완골 주두와 골곡 사이의 충돌을 발견하고 이 병변이 주관절 신전장애에 미치는 영향과 제거 효과를 파악하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 무거운 물건을 들어올리는 중노동자에서 발생한 통증을 수반하는 신전제한을 갖은 주관절에 대하여 관절경을 시술하였다. 6명 7예를 대상으로 하였으며 환자의 평균 연령은 43 세였다. 내원 당시 동통을 동반한 관절운동 제한을 호소하였으며 평균 관절운동 범위는 굴곡구축 $17^{\circ}$, 후속 굴곡 $87^{\circ}$였다. 결과: 전 예에서 술 후 2개월 추시상 평균 굴곡구축 $2^{\circ}$($15^{\circ}$ 호전), 후속굴곡 $122^{\circ}$($35^{\circ}$ 호전)를 보였으며 술 후 1년 추시상 평균 굴곡구축 $3^{\circ}$($14^{\circ}$ 호전), 후속굴곡 $113^{\circ}$($26^{\circ}$ 호전)의 호전을 얻을 수 있었다. 얻어진 관절 운동 범위 내에서는 동통이 없는 상태를 보였으며, 합병증은 발견되지 않았다. 결론: 만성 반복성 외상에 의해 발생된 주관절 후방부의 퇴행성 강직에 대하여 충돌부위만을 선택적으로 제거하는 방식은 관절운동회복과 동통의 경감에 있어서 효과적이고 조기 재활이 가능한 술식으로 사료된다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.716-722
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• 2008

Purpose: Split or full thickness skin graft is generally used to reconstruct the palmar skin and soft tissue defect after release of burn scar flexion contracture of hand. As a way to overcome and improve aesthetic and functional problems, the authors used the preserved superficial fat skin(PSFS) composite graft for correction of burn scar contracture of hand. Methods: From December of 2001 to July of 2007, thirty patients with burn scar contracture of hand were corrected. The palmar skin and soft tissue defect after release of burn scar contracture was reconstructed with the PSFS composite graft harvested from medial foot or below lateral and medial malleolus, with a preserved superficial fat layer. To promote take of the PSFS composite graft, a foam and polyurethane film dressing was used to maintain the moisture environment and Kirschner wire was inserted for immobilization. Before and after the surgery, a range of motion was measured by graduator. Using a chromameter, skin color difference between the PSFS composite graft and surrounding normal skin was measured and compared with full thickness skin graft from groin. Results: In all cases, the PSFS composite graft was well taken without necrosis, although the graft was as big as $330mm^2$(mean $150mm^2$). Contracture of hand was completely corrected without recurrence. The PSFS composite graft showed more correlations and harmonies with surrounding normal skin and less pigmentation than full thickness skin graft. Donor site scar was also obscure. Conclusion: The PSFS composite graft should be considered as a useful option for correction of burn scar flexion contracture of hand.

• 임상간호연구
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.283-292
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• 2018

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of early knee joint exercise education program on pain, knee ROM, and satisfaction among patients with a total knee replacement arthroplasty. Methods: An experimental study with non-equivalent groups was conducted using 32 patients for an experimental group and 32 patients for a control group. The experimental group received knee joint exercise education including systemic continuous passive motion (CPM) exercise and knee exercise. The control group received conventional CPM exercise. Pain, flexion and flexion contracture range of motion, and patient satisfaction were evaluated by $x^2$ test, Fisher's exact test, t-test, and repeated measures ANOVA using the SPSS 23.0 Windows program. Results: There were a significant improvement in patients' knee flexion and satisfaction in the experimental group compared to the control group. There was no significant difference in pain and flexion contracture between the two groups. Conclusion: The findings suggest that the proposed education program is efficient and effective when providing nursing care after a total knee replacement arthroplasty.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.163-167
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• 2020

A 13-month-old, 3.3 kg castrated male Shih-tzu presented with right hindlimb lameness. The physical examination revealed atrophy of the right thigh muscles, hyperextension of the stifle joint and external torsion of the tibia. On the radiographic examination, patella alta and genu recurvatum were observed. A biapical deformity of the tibia and external torsion of the distal tibia were detected by computed tomography (CT). A three-dimensional (3D) printed bone model was designed and constructed for the preoperative plan prior to surgery. Rectus femoris muscle transposition, femoral shortening ostectomy and open wedge osteotomy of the distal tibia were performed using hybrid external skele/t0al fixation (hybrid-ESF). A dynamic stifle flexion apparatus was used to prevent recurrence of a quadriceps contracture (QC). Intense physiotherapy was administered postoperatively. The dog began to use the affected limb one week after surgery. Functional improvement in the affected limb was observed, and full weight-bearing was possible at 3 months after surgery. Union of the osteotomy lines was observed at 3 months, and the stifle joint was fully movable at 7 months after surgery. Regarding the treatments for QC, these methods may be excellent candidates, as they do not lead to severe damage to the limb or amputation.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.116-119
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• 2001

목적 : 주관절 퇴행성 강직 환자에서 시행한 관절경하에서 주관절 주두부 절제술과 구상돌기 제거술을 시행하고 6례에서는 추가로 후방 관절낭 유리술을 시행하고 그 효과를 평가하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1996년 10월부터 2000년 1월 동안 내원한 환자에서 외상의 병력이 없는 주관절 퇴행성 강직 21례를 대상으로 하였으며 환자의 평균 연령은 43.2세였다. 내원 당시 주소는 동통을 동반한 관절 운동 제한이었으며 평균 관절운동 범위는 굴곡구축 17도 후속 굴곡 87도였다. 결과 : 전례에서 술후 2개월 추시 상 평균 굴곡구축 3도(14도 호전), 후속 굴곡 122도(35도 호전)를 보였으며 술후 1년 추시상 평균 굴곡 구축 5도(12도 호전), 후속 굴곡 113도(25도 호전)의 호전을 얻을 수 있었다. 얻어진 관절 운동 범위 내에서는 동통이 없는 상태를 보였으며, 합병증은 발견되지 않았다. 결론 : 비외상성 주관절 퇴행성 강직에 대한 관절경적 처치는 조기 재활이 가능한 효과적인 술식으로 사료된다.