• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.23-29
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between strength balance and joint position sense related to the ankle joint in healthy women. Methods: Twenty-six healthy women were recruited. Isokinetic strength and joint position sense (JPS) were measured using a Biodex System 4 pro Dynamometer and a Biodex Advantage Software Package. Prior to measuring the JPS and isokinetic strength, the dominant foot was determined according to the Waterloo Footedness Questionnaire. After the JPS test, isokinetic strength was evaluated in velocity $60^{\circ}s$, including practice trial ($90^{\circ}s$). Using the measured isokinetic strength, a Strength Balance Index (SBI) was calculated. Results: Relative to the SBI, the degree of imbalance was varied; but there were imbalances. For each starting position, JPS error showed no significant differences (p>0.05). The relationship between SBI and JPS was found during the inversion to eversion process, eversion to inversion, and dorsi flexion to plantar flexion. Conclusion: There are moderate to mild relationships between JPS and SBI during ankle movement. It is suggested that to prevent ankle injuries, strength balance should be considered along with the other potential factors including anatomical alignment, proprioception, and soft tissues problems.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.9-15
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• 2009

The purposes of this study were to compare abductor hallucis (AbdH) muscle activity during toe curl exercise according to position of interphalangeal joint (IPJ). Fifteen healthy subjects with neutral foot were recruit for this study. All subjects performed toe curl exercise with towel while maintaining the IPJ in flexion (condition 1) and extension (condition 2). Toe curl exercise with towel was perform three trials for five second periods in each condition. Surface electromyography (EMG) activities were recorded from three muscles (AbdH, tibialis anterior, peroneous longus) in each condition. EMG activity was normalized to the value of maximal voluntary isometric contraction (%MVIC). The EMG activities acoording to position of IPJ were compared using a paired t-test. This study showed that the EMG activity of AbdH during toe curl exercise with IPJ extension significantly increased compared to those during toe curl exercise with IPJ flexion (p<.05). However, the EMG activity of tibialis anterior and peroneus longus were not significantly different between the conditions (p>.05). These results suggest that toe curl exercise with towel must be performed with extension of IPJ in order to strengthen intrinsic muscle in subjects with overuse injuries related to excessive pronation.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.225-233
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• 2013

The purpose of this study was to estimate the potential injury via analyzing ground reaction force components that were resulted from a prolonged-run-induced fatigue. For the present study, passive and active components of the vertical ground reaction force were determined from time and frequency domain. Shear components of GRF also were calculated from time and frequency domain. Twenty subjects with rear foot contact aged 20 to 30, no experience in injuries of the extremities, were requested to run on the instrumented tread-mill for 160 minutes at their preference running speed. GRF signals for 10 strides were collected at 5, 35, 65, 95, 125, and 155 minute during running. In conclusions, there were no significant difference in the magnitude of passive force, impact load rate, frequency of the passive and active components in vertical GRF between running times except the magnitude of active force (p<.05). The magnitude of active force was significantly decreased after 125 minute run. The magnitude of maximum peak and maximum frequency of the mediolateral GRF at heel strike and toe-off have not been changed with increasing running time. The time up to the maximum peak of the anteroposterior at heel-strike moment tend to decrease (p<.05), but the maximum peak and frequency of that at heel and toe-off moment didn't depend significantly on running time.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.219-225
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• 2018

Objective: Epidemiological research shows that 47 to 73% of athletes suffer from recurrent ankle sprains. Joint mobilization techniques (JMT) implemented in correcting may be beneficial in the management of ankle injuries. The purpose of this study is to examine the immediate JM on ankle complex as clinical measures in individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) through intervention. Method: Thirteen subjects with CAI (8 males and 5 females) participated in this study. Each subject tried total four alignments (Navicular drop test: NDT, Standing rearfoot angle: SRA, Tibia torsion: TT, and dorsiflexion range of motion: DFROM). The participants were performed the 10 meter shuttle run after JMT for post-task. Finally, it was tried to compare between pre-post tasks after shuttle run. Results: SRA and DFROM after intervention showed significant differences. SRA (p=.026), and DFROM (p=.034). Conclusion: We concluded that the JMT has resulted in improvement in SRA, DFROM. Increased DFROM and varus shapes of foot would be closed kinetic chain, indicating that reduce the risk factors of ankle sprain. Future study needs to be conducted in order to measure the effects of prolonged intervention of JMT.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.305-310
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• 2023

Background In this modern era of science-based medicine, some people still accept folk remedies as an alternative form of medicine. However, misinformation and misuse of folk medicines can result in dangerous complications. Among the possible complications of folk remedy use, this study focused on the clinical characteristics of burns caused by folk remedies. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the clinical records of patients who had been treated for burns caused by folk remedies from May 2015 to April 2022. Data were collected on patients' age and gender, type of folk remedy, reason for using the folk remedy, the severity of the burn, the number of wounds, lesion type, and type of treatment. Results We found 59 patients with burns due to folk remedies. Most were female (76.3%) and ≥ 60 years old (72.9%). The most common type of folk remedy was moxibustion (74.6%), followed by the use of glacial acetic acid (20.3%). The reasons for using folk remedies were arthralgia relief (39%), health improvement (18.6%), and treatment of tinea pedis (11.9%). Most patients had multiple wound sites and had burns that were considered severe, requiring surgical treatment (72.9%). The majority of lesions were on the lower extremity, including the foot. Conclusion This study described the risk of burns caused by folk remedies and the clinical characteristics of the wounds. The results emphasize the need for greater public awareness of the risk of burn injuries when using folk remedies.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.46-50
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• 2009

목적: 성장기 태권도 선수가 호소하는 만성 통증의 유형과 원인을 분석하고 이에 대한 선수 및 지도자의 인식 조사와 함께 만성 통증을 줄일 수 있는 방법을 모색해 보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2006년 3월부터 2007년 6월까지 1년 4개월 동안 광주광역시의 초, 중, 고교 태권도 선수 210명과 지도자 12명을 조사하였다. 진단은 이학적 검사와 단순 방사선 촬영, MRI 등을 통해 이루어졌다. 결과: 조사 대상 선수 210명 중 만성 통증을 겪은 선수는 162명(77.1%)이였으며 세 부위의 만성 통증을 겪은 선수는 19명(11.7%), 두 부위는 74명(45.7%), 한 부위는 69명(42.6%)이였다. 162명의 만성 통증 274예에서 손상 부위로는 족부, 족관절부가 145예(52.9%)로 가장 많았고 수부, 수근관절부 47예(17.2%), 슬관절부 38예(13.9%), 고관절부 25예(9.1%), 요추부 19예(6.9%)였다. 만성 통증의 손상 유형으로는 족부의 좌상(타박상)이 103예로 가장 많았고 다음으로 족관절부 염좌 40예, 수부, 수근관절부 좌상 28예 등이었으며 이러한 만성 통증을 유발하는 손상 원인으로는 겨루기 연습 손상이 가장 많았고, 다음으로 무리한 훈련이었으며, 경기 손상 등이 있었다. 결론: 성장기 태권도 선수들에게 만성 통증이 흔히 있었고 족부, 족관절부 통증이 많았으며 손상 유형으로는 좌상과 염좌가 많았다. 손상 원인으로는 겨루기 연습 손상이 가장 많았으며 만성 통증으로의 이행은 무리한 훈련과 잦은 경기가 큰 원인이 되고 있었다. 이러한 선수들의 손상을 예방하고 치료하기 위한 다각적인 노력이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한화상학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.21-29
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• 2021

Purpose: Frostbite is a hazard to people exposed to cold environments. With the progression of modern industrial development and change of leisure behavior encountering cold environments, frequent accidental exposure to frostbite injury during work and human behavior is increasing, and the predisposing factors of frostbite were greatly changed than before. The purpose of this study was to make epidemiological analysis, and to review the treatment outcomes of frostbite. Methods: From March 2010 to February 2021, this study has included 27 patients with second- to third-degree frostbite injuries in Advanced Burn Reconstruction Center, Bundang Jesaeng Hosptial. A retrospective study was made about the distribution of age, gender, predisposing factors, prevalent area, type of managements, and the length of treatment period. Results: In our institution, acute management of frostbite patients has included rewarming, anticoagulation therapy (acetylsalicylic acid), and agents to improve vascular perfusion (lipo-prostaglandin E1 [Eglandin^®]). The 25 frostbite patients with second-degree frostbite (92.6%) were successfully managed by the conservative treatment alone with a mean of 20.3 days healing time. Two patients with third-degree frostbite (7.4%) also showed good outcomes after surgical reconstruction with a mean of 59 days healing time. In our clinical experiences of third-degree frostbite, definitive surgical reconstruction should be recommended to wait for more than 4~6 weeks for identification of clear demarcation of necrotic tissue caused by frostbite. In this study, 43 frostbite injuries site in 27 frostbite patients occurred. Among them, 15 patients (55.6%) had multiple-site frostbite injury. The most common predisposing cause of frostbite was refrigerant gas accidents (44.4%), followed by outdoor activity in cold environments (40.8%), misapplying ice pack for treatment purposes (7.4%), barefoot walking on the cold ground (3.7%), and loss of consciousness in cold grounds (3.7%). The most prevalent sites of frostbite injuries revealed as the hand (58.1%), followed by the foot (32.6%), face (7.0%), and abdomen (2.3%). And in the winter season from the November to March, the incidence rate of frostbite injuries was high at 74.1%. Conclusion: This study included 27 frostbite patients with 43 frostbite sites since last decade in a single institution at the community hospital. The frostbite patients with second-degree frostbite (92.6%) were successfully healed by the conservative treatment alone with a mean of 20.3 days healing time. The most common predisposing cause of frostbite was refrigerant gas accidents (44.4%), followed by outdoor activity in cold environments, etc. The most prevalent site of frostbite injuries was the hand (58.1%). And the most prevalent seasonal incidence of frostbite was from November to March (74.1%).

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.40-48
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• 2017

목적: 족부 및 족관절부의 연부조직 결손은 해부학적 한계와 기능적 특성상 선택할 수 있는 재건술의 폭이 비교적 적은 편으로 미용 및 기능적 필요로 인하여 동일 하퇴부의 추가 반흔을 피하고자 하는 경우 그 선택의 폭은 더 줄어들게 된다. 저자들은 이런 경우 전외 측 대퇴 천공지 피판술을 시행하였고 그 임상적 결과를 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 총 16예가 대상에 포함되었고 남자 12명, 여자 4명, 평균 나이는 34세였다. 연부조직 결손의 가장 흔한 원인은 외상으로 9예였다. 추시기간은 평균 33개월이었고 피판의 평균 크기는 146 cm²로 피판의 생존 및 합병증, 보행 여부 등을 평가하였다. 결과: 총 16예의 피판 중 15예는 성공적으로 생존하였으며 1예에서는 환자의 조기 보행으로 인한 천층 일부 괴사로 피부이식술을 추가하여 호전되었다. 모든 환자들에게서 보조 기구 없이 독립 보행이 가능하여 피판이 보행에 지장을 준 경우는 없었고 최종 추시까지 잔존하는 특별한 합병증은 없었다. 결론: 족부 및 족관절 연부조직 결손의 재건에 있어 이차 치유나 단순 봉합, 또는 유경 피판술 등의 방법으로 피복이 어려운 경우 전외측 대퇴 천공지 피판술은 안전하면서도 얇게 결손 부위를 피복할 수 있어 유용한 유리 피판술로 생각된다.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2005

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to present extended indications for the use of arterialized venous flaps in reconstructing soft tissue, tendon, nerve, blood vessel, and composite tissue defects of the hand of various sizes based on researches and clinical experiences of the authors. Moreover, procedures to achieve complete flap survival and postoperative results are presented. Materials & methods: This study is based on 154 cases of arterialized venous flaps performed to reconstruct the hand during the past 11 years. The most common cause of injury was industrial accidents with 125 cases. One hundred thirty patients or 84% of the cases had emergency operation within 2 weeks of the injury. The flaps were categorized depending on the size of the flap. Flaps smaller than $10\;cm^2$ were classified as small (n=48), those larger than $25\;cm^2$ classified large (n=42) and those in between medium (n=64). Classified according to composition, there were 88 cases (57.1 %) of venous skin flaps, 28 cases of innervated venous flaps, 15 cases of tendocutaneous venous flaps, which incorporated the palmaris longus tendon, for repair of extensor tendons of the fingers, and 17 cases of conduit venous flaps to repair arterial defect. There were 37 cases where multiple injuries to multiple digits were reconstructed. Moreover, there were 6 cases of composite tissue effects that involved soft tissue, blood vessels and tendons. The donor sites were ipsilateral forearm, wrist and thenar area, foot dorsum, and medial calf. The recipient sites were single digit, multiple digits, first web space, dorsum and palm of hand, and wrist. Results: There were seven cases (4.5%) of emergent re-exploration due to vascular crisis, and 3 cases of flap failure characterized by more than 50% necrosis of the flap. The survival rate was 98.1 % (151/154). In small flaps, an average of 1.01 afferent arteries and 1.05 efferent veins were microanastomosed, and in large flaps, an average of 1.88 afferent arteries and 2.19 efferent veins were anastomosed. In 8 cases where innervated flaps were used for reconstructing the palm of the hand, the average static two-point discrimination was $10\;(8{\sim}15)\;mm$. In 12 cases where tenocutaneous flaps were used, active range of motion at the proximal interphalangeal joint was 60 degrees, 20 degrees at the distal interphalangeal joint, and 75 degrees at the metacarpophalangeal joint. Conclusion: We conclude that the arterialized venous flap is a valuable and effective tool in the reconstruction of hand injuries, and could have a more comprehensive set of indications.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.25-31
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• 2000

후외측 회전 불안정성은 정확한 손상 기전에 대하여 논란이 많은 복잡한 손상으로 올바른 진단과 치료가 어려운 것으로 알려져 있다. 저자들은 Modified Clancy 술식으로 치료한 후외측 회전 불안정성 재건술의 임상결과를 후방십자인대 손상 여부에 따라 비교 분석하고자 한다. 방법 : 후외측 회전 불안정성 단독 손상 환자 (group I) 21예와 후방십자인대 손상을 동반한 후외측 회전불안정성 손상 환자 (group II) 25명을 대상으로 후방십자인대 손상은 일절개법을 이용하여 관절경적 재건을 하였으며, 후외측 회전 불안정성은 Clancy 변형 술식을 이용하였다. 이들의 임상적 결과를 비교 분석하였다. 결과 : 모든 예에서 수술 전 reverse pivot shift test 양성이었으나 수술 후 43례에서 음성으로 측정되었다. 수술 전 측정한 external rotation thigh foot angle test는 I군과 II군에서 모두 건측에 비해 증가되어 있었고 통계학적으로 의미 있는 차이를 보였다. 수술 후 양군 모두 $10^{\circ}$이하의 측정치를 나타내었다. 평균 40.3개월 (24-99개월) 추시 관찰 기간 중 평균 Lysholm knee score와 Hospital For Special Surgery knee ligament score는 양군에서 모두 90점보다 높은 점수를 나타내었고 두 군 사이의 차이는 통계학적으로 의미 없는 것으로 평가되었다. 술 후 합병증으로 3예에서 전환 대퇴 이두건 파열이 발생하여 재수술을 시행하였다. 결론 : Clancy 변형 술식은 장경 인대의 손상을 줄이며 대퇴 이두건을 등척점으로 전환함으로 정상 운동범위 회복을 가능하게 한다는 장점이 있다. 본 연구 결과 Clancy 변형 술식을 이용한 후외측 회전 불안정성 재건은 I군과 II군에서 모두 만족스러운 결과를 얻었으며 대퇴 이두건 부착부의 유착이 없는 경우 Clancy 변형 술식은 단독 또는 동반 손상을 가진 후외측 회전 불안정성 재건술에 좋은 방법이라고 사료된다.