• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.9-18
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• 2012

Osteochondral lesions of the talus are isolated cartilage and/or bone lesions that are known cause of chronic ankle pain. They can occur as the result of a single acute ankle injury or from repetitive loading of the talus. Technical development in radiologic imaging and ankle arthroscopy have improved diagnostic capabilities for detecting osteochondral lesions. Characteristics which are important in assessing an osteochondral lesions include: the size, the type (chondral, subchondral, cystic), the stability, the displacement, the location, and the containment of lesion. Nonoperative treatment involving period of casting and non-weight-bearing is recommended for acute, non-displaced osteochondral lesions in select pediatric and adolescent patients. Operative treatment is recommended for unstable lesions or failed conservative management. Marrow stimulation techniques (abrasion chondroplasty, multiple drilling, microfracture), osteochondral autograft or allograft, autologous chondrocyte implantation, are frequently employed. The purpose of this article is to review the historical background, etiology, classification systems, diagnostic strategies, and to describe a systematic approach to management of osteochondral lesions of the talus.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.253-257
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• 2022

The free fibula flap (FFF) is based on the peroneal artery (PA) system, and it is well known that several anatomical variations of the lower limb vascular system exist, including peronea arteria magna (PAM). PAM is a rare congenital variation in which both anterior tibial artery and posterior tibial artery are either aplastic or hypoplastic, and as a result, PA will be the dominant blood supply to the foot. This variation was described as type III-C in Kim-Lippert's Classification of the Infra-Popliteal Arterial Branching Variations. The awareness of its existence is crucial as it often precludes FFF from being harvested due to the risk of significant limb ischemia and limb loss. Despite some literature reporting donor site complications and impending limb loss following FFF harvest in PAM, preoperative vascular mapping before FFF transfer remains controversial among the microsurgeons. We present a case with an incidental intraoperative finding of PAM that had a successful FFF harvest by luck, without preoperative vascular mapping.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.74-80
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• 2005

Purpose: A retrospective review of the radiographs of the proximal metatarsal osteotomy and distal soft tissue procedure for hallux valgus, evaluating the correction of the tibial sesamoid, was undertaken. We evaluated the correlation between the reduction of the tibial sesamoid and the clinical outcomes. Materials and Methods: 17 patients (23 cases) with moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity underwent the proximal metatarsal osteotomy and distal soft tissue procedure. The preoperative and last follow-up radiographs were reviewed according to the tibial sesamoid grade classification recommended by the Research Committee of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS). We divided them into two groups according to the reduction of the tibial sesamoid. We anaylyzed the clinical outcomes in each group according to Mayo Clinic Forefoot Scoring System (FFSS). Results: In all of the patients, the preoperative tibial sesamoid position were grade 2 or greater. At the last follow-up, 52% (n=12) were grade 1 or less (Group I) and 48% (n=11) were grade 2 or greater (Group II). In group I, the forefoot score was improved from preoperative mean value of 32.0 points to final follow-up value of 66.3 points. In group II, the forefoot score was improved from preoperative mean value of 31.7 points to final follow-up value of 65.9 points. There was no statistical significance between postoperative, average scores in group I and II (p>0.05). Conclusion: The position of the tibial sesamoid was corrected insufficiently in almost half of all cases. In view of clinical outcomes, there was no significant difference between the corrected group and the other group.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.201-207
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• 2002

Purpose: To present the clinical analysis of the results obtained in 38 cases of displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures undergone combined percutaneous axial pin fixation of calcaneal body and minimal internal fixation using extensile lateral approach. Materials and Methods: From March 2000 to February 2002, thirty-eight displaced intraarticular fractures of the calcaneus in 35 patients were fixed with 3.5mm cannulated screws and percutaneous 2.5mm K-wires. The extensile lateral approach was used in all cases. The average follow-up period was 16 months. Clinical evaluation was assessed according to the Ankle-Hind Foot Scale of American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society. Results: The clinical results were graded as excellent in 8 cases(21%), good in 22 cases(58%), fair in 6 cases(16%), and poor in 2 cases(5%). Two cases of poor result were type IV of Sanders classification. The postoperative reduction status of the articular surface was analyzed by computed tomography in all cases and was found to be less 2mm of step off in 30 cases and between 2 and 4mm in 8 cases. Unsatisfactory results were correlated with severity of articular comminution and failure to obtain accurate reduction of the articular surface. Using early functional postoperative care, all fractures healed without secondary displacement except 1 case on an average of ten weeks. Two cases had superficial necrosis of the wound margins, however, secondary wound healing was uneventful and skin grafting was not needed. Conclusion: Combined minimal internal fixation and percutaneous pin fixation using extensile lateral approach is useful operative method of intraarticular calcaneal fractures because providing enough stability to permit functional aftercare and allowing excellent anatomical reduction. In addition, this method diminishes the risk of lateral soft tissue problems.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제50권6호
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• pp.520-529
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• 2017

In Korea, the largest agricultural lands are paddy fields which have poor infiltration and drainage properties. Recently, Korean government pursuits cultivating upland crops in paddy fields to reduce overproduced rice in Korea. In order to succeed this policy, it is critical to set criteria suitability classification for upland crops cultivating in paddy field soils. The objective of this study was developing guideline of suitability classification for sesame cultivation in paddy field soils. Yields of sesame cultivated in paddy field soils and soil properties were investigated at 40 locations at nationwide scale. Soil properties such as topography, soil texture, soil moisture contents, slope, and drainage level were investigated. The guideline of suitability classification for sesame was determined by multi-regression method. As a result, sesame yields had the greatest correlation with topography, soil moisture content, and slope. Since sesame is sensitive to excessive soil moisture content, paddy fields with well drained, slope of 7-15% and mountain foot or hill were best suit for cultivating sesame. Sesame yields were greater with less soil moisture contents. Based on these results, area of best suitable paddy field land for sesame was 161,400 ha, suitable land was 62,600 ha, possible land was 331,600 ha, and low productive land was 1,075,500 ha. Compared to existing suitability classification, the new guideline of classification recommended smaller area of best or suitable areas to cultivate sesame. This result may suggest that sesame cultivation in paddy field can be very susceptible to soil moisture contents.

• 한국산학기술학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국산학기술학회 2002년도 춘계학술발표논문집
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• pp.176-179
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• 2002

발의 구조는 사람에 따라 약간의 차이를 보이기는 하나 일반적으로 중앙을 기준으로 할 때 비대칭적(Asymmetric)인 구조를 보인다. 특히 동양인의 경우, 비대칭성에 의한 발의 좌우 편차는 서양인에 비해 큰 것으로 알려져 있다. 따라서 발 길이 뿐만 아니라 발 둘레, 발 높이, 볼 거스(Ball girth) 등을 고려할 경우 발의 형태는 더욱 다양해지며, 이를 고려한 족형의 개발은 신발 설계에 있어서 필수적으로 요구된다 하겠다. 이 논문은 전국 남녀 8000명의 좌, 우 발의 각 25개 부위 측정한 후 전문가들의 조언을 통해 가장 구두골 제작에 영향을 주리라 생각되는 발의 10개 중요 부위를 이용하여 현재 단순히 유아용, 아동용, 학생용, 성인용으로 구분되어진 구두치수를 Classification 기법을 사용하여 연령별로 적절하게 구분되어 구두를 개발할 수 있도록 하였다.

• 전자공학회논문지CI
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.28-37
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• 2011

최근 건강에 대한 관심이 고조 되면서 발과 다리에 대한 진단, 치료, 예방의 전반적인 진료를 맡고 있는 족부의학(Podiatry)이 주목받고 있지만 국내 연구는 미비한 실정이다. 또한 임상 데이터 분석에 있어 대부분의 기존 연구들은 기초 통계적인 방법에 근거한 정량분석만을 수행함으로서, 획득된 정보를 임상에 적용 하는데 있어서는 충분한 신뢰성을 보장할 수 없다. 임상데이터 마이닝은 데이터마이닝의 다양한 분석 방법론을 이용하여 의료 현장에서 발생한 임상 데이터를 분석함으로서 전문가의 진단과 치료 과정의 결정에 도움을 주고 있다. 결정트리(Decision Tree) 알고리즘은 분석과정의 설명과 표현성이 좋고, 결과에 대한 해석이 편리하여 임상에서 적용하기가 용이하다. 본 연구에서는 신뢰성 있는 족부 임상 진단 평가를 위해 충남대학교병원 재활의학과 신발클리닉에 내원한 환자 1310명(남자:633명, 여자:677명)의 2620족(foot)을 대상으로 수집된 진료 데이터에 결정트리를 적용하여 22개의 족부 질환 인자에 따르는 15개의 족부 질환을 분류하고 그에 대한 64개의 진단 규칙을 탐사 하였다. 또한 5개의 클래스(영유아, 소아, 청소년, 노인, 전체)로 분류된 각 그룹들로부터 생성된 결정 트리를 통해 각 클래스의 질환 특징과 질환 주요 인자, 클래스 간 상관관계를 비교, 분석하였다. 탐사된 결과는 족부 임상 전문가의 의사결정에 더욱 정성적이고 유용한 선험적 지식을 제공할 것이고, 효과적이고 정확한 진단과 예측을 위한 임상 도구로써 사용될 수 있다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.86-90
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• 2007

Purpose: We evaluated the results of operative treatment with F or H plates and screws using extensile lateral approach in intraarticular calcaneal fractures. Materials and Methods: From August 2003 to July 2006, twenty intraarticular calcaneal fractures which were operated with open reduction and internal fixation with F or H plates and screws were evaluated retrospectively. According to the Essex-Lopresti classification, 3 cases were tongue type and 16 were joint depression type. With the Sanders classification, 2 cases were IIA type, 7 were IIB, 5 were IIIAB, 2 were IIIAC and 3 were IV. We have analysed the $B{\ddot{o}}hler$ angle, Gissane angle, and calcaneal width in radiologic evaluation, and evaluated clinical result according to the Creighton-Nebraska Health Foundation Score. Results: Radiologic changes showed as follows: $B{\ddot{o}}hler$ angle improved from $5.8^{\circ}$ to $25.9^{\circ}$, Gissane angle from $119.0^{\circ}$ to $113.3^{\circ}$, and calcaneal width from 50.4 mm to 37.8 mm. In the clinical results, excellent cases were noted in 8 cases, good in 8 cases, fair in 2 cases, poor in 1 case. Conclusion: Operative treatment with F or H plates and screws using extensile lateral approach in intraarticular calcaneal fractures was thought to be a useful operative method allowing anatomical reduction.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.176-181
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• 2004

Purpose: We evaluated the clinical results of operative treatment of the intraarticular calcaneal fracture according to fracture classification. Materials and Methods: There were 25 cases (24 patients) which had at least one year follow up, 17 men and 7 women who were treated from June 1997 to March 2003. We have analysed the Bohler's angle, cruciate angle, width and posttraumatic osteoarthritis in radiological evaluation, and evaluated clinical results according to the Creighton-Nebraska health foundation score. Results: Excellent results were noted in 7 cases, good results in 6 cases, fair results in 4 cases and poor results in 8 cases. Radiological changes showed as follows: Bohler angle $17^{\circ}$, Crucial angle $0.1^{\circ}$, Width 6mm. Conclusion: Type II showed satisfactory results and type IV showed unsatisfactory results in Sanders classification. Proper evaluation of the intraarticular calcaneal fracture by X-ray and CT scan is necessory to predict prognosis and decise method of operative treatment.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.179-183
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• 2009

The triplane fracture has been described as a fracture of the distal tibial epiphysis occurring across three planes-sagittal, transverse and coronal. The characteristic pattern of fusion of distal tibial epiphysis explains the special configuration of the fragments in the triplane fracture. According to Dias-Tachdjian classification, triplane fracture is classified two part fracture, three part fracture, four part fracture and two part fracture with extension to the medial malleolus. Among four types, two part triplane fracture with extension to the medial malleolus is a relatively rare injury and generally is not treated by closed reduction. Such fractures should have an anatomic reduction and adequate fixation to restore the joint congruity and obtain an anatomic reduction of the growth plate to prevent a future growth deformity. This is usually best accomplished with an open reduction and screw fixation or k-wire fixation. We experienced two part triplane fracture with extension to medial malleolus and check the CT to define the extent of the injury completely. And then we underwent open reduction and screw fixation for the fracture. As a result, we present four cases of two part triplane fracture with extension with review of related literatures.