• Clinical Pain
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2021

Ultrasonography (US) of the elbow is an increasingly utilized modality for a variety of diagnoses. In this brief review, US findings for the pathologic conditions of forearm and elbow are described. The most common pathologies discussed here include distal biceps tendon and triceps tendon lesions, medial and lateral epicondylopathies, ulnar collateral ligament tears, ulnar nerve subluxation, joint effusions, and intra-articular bodies.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.28-36
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• 2011

The aim of this study was to compare electromyography activity for long and lateral heads of triceps brachii muscle according to forearm positions during different triceps strengthening exercises. The muscle activities for long and lateral head of triceps brachii were measured by surface electromyography. Fifteen healthy volunteers participated for this study and performed elbow extension in three different elbow extension exercises (elbow extension in a supine position; EES, elbow extension with shoulder abduction at 90 degrees in a prone position; EESA, and elbow extension with one arm at the side of the trunk in a prone position; EESP) and forearm positions (supination, neutral, and pronation). A two-way repeated measures ANOVA was used to compare the effects of the exercise positions and forearm positions. The EMG activities of the long head of the triceps brachii increased significantly during EESP with forearm supination, whereas the activity of the lateral head of the triceps brachii increased significantly during EESA with the forearm in a neutral position (p<.05). The results of this study suggest that exercise positions and forearm positions should be considered for selectively strengthening the long and lateral heads of triceps brachii muscles.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.209-214
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• 2009

Purpose：The purpose of this study are analysis characteristic of grasping power with each different elbow flexion degree and grasping power with each different elbow each different hand position and announcement. Methods：Measuring about 10cm wide open position with both feet for each elbow in the line positions of the $0^{\circ}$, $45^{\circ}$, $90^{\circ}$, $135^{\circ}$, and forearm position of supination, mid position, pronation is of the order. Results：The averge position of maximal grip strength was $0^{\circ}$ of elbow flexion with mid position in male and $90^{\circ}$ of elbow flexion with mid position in female. Grip strength in change of wrist position according to elbow flexion was significant difference(P<0.05). Grip strength in change of wrist position according to elbow flexion by sex was significant difference(P<0.05) Conclusion：When the elbow has flexion with $0^{\circ}$, $45^{\circ}$, $90^{\circ}$, $135^{\circ}$ then grasping power has a intimate relation with forearm position. Grasping power with forearm supination, pronation and mid position also has a intimate relation with elbow flexion.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.25-30
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• 2014

Background: Normal elbow joint kinematics has been widely studied in cadaver, whilst in vivo study, especially of the forearm, is rare. Our study analyses, in vivo, the kinematics of normal forearm and of malunited forearm using a three-dimensional computerized simulation system. Methods: We examined 8 patients with malunited Monteggia fracture and 4 controls with normal elbow joint. The ulna and radius were reconstructed from CT data placing the forearm in three different positions; full pronation, neutral, and full supination using computer bone models. We analyzed the axis of rotation 3-dimentionally based on the axes during forearm rotation from full pronation to full supination. Results: Axis of rotation of normal forearm was pitch line, with a mean range of 2 mm, from full pronation to full supination, connecting the radial head center proximally and ulnar fovea distally. In normal forearm, the mean range was 1.32 mm at the proximal radioulnar joint and 1.51 mm at the distal radioulnar joint. However in Monteggia fracture patients, this range changed to 7.65 mm at proximal and 4.99 mm at distal radoulnar joint. Conclusions: During forearm rotation, the axis of rotation was constant in normal elbow joint but unstable in malunited Monteggia fracture patients as seen with radial head instability. Therefore, consideration should be given not only to correcting deformity but also to restoring AOR by 3D kinematics analysis before surgical treatment of such fractures.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.84-88
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• 2011

목적: 전완부 총 신근 건 기시부 생긴 석회화 건염 2예를 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 좌측 주관절 굴곡 구축과 통증을 주소로 내원한 42세 여자 환자로 단순 방사선 및 자기공명영상 촬영 후 전완부 총 신근 건 기시부의 석회화 건염 진단 하에 수술적 제거술을 시행하였다. 우측 주관절의 급성 통증 및 운동 제한을 주소로 내원한 25세 여자 환자로 단순 방사선 사진상 전완부 총 신근 건 기시부에 석회화 건염 보여 체외충격파 치료를 시행하였다. 결과: 2예 모두 치료 후 통증의 소실과 운동 범위의 완전 회복을 보였다. 결론: 주관절 외측부에 통증 및 운동 범위 제한을 유발하는 질환의 감별진단에 총 신근 건 기시부의 석회화 건염이 고려되어야 한다.

• 로봇학회논문지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.359-366
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• 2023

In order to fully utilize the functions of the hand which is the end effector of the upper limb, other parts of the upper limb have to perform their own roles. Among them, the pronation and supination of the forearm, which allows the hand to rotate along the longitudinal direction of the forearm, play an important role in activities of daily living. In this paper, a soft wearable robot that assists the pronation and supination of the forearm for individuals with weakened or lost upper limb function is proposed. The wearable robot consists of an anchoring part with polymer (wrist strap, elbow strap), a tendon with a belt and wire, and an actuation module. It was developed based on the requirements with respect to friction of anchoring part, forearm compression, and friction of the tendon. It was confirmed that these requirements were satisfied through literature review and experiments. Since all components exist within the forearm when worn, it is expected to be easy to combine with the already developed soft wearable robots for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.117-127
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• 2010

The axes of upper forearm coordinate system have been considered as principal axis of each segment which was component of elbow joint. The purpose of this study was to verify whether the mean direction(principal axis) of instantaneous axes of rotation for pure flexion/extension motion coincided with the flexion/extension axis of upper forearm coordinate system. The same procedure was done for pronation/supination motion. Furthermore, it was tested indirectly that there was an interaction effect between the two rotational motions. The results showed that most segment coordinate axes statistically were not consistent with the mean directions of flexion/extension and pronation/supination axes of rotation. From the results, it would be concluded that the ISB coordinate systems was proved to be a little valid for human movement analysis. There also was an effect of pronation/supination angles on flexion/extension motion.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.212-220
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• 1998

Concomitant ipsilateral fractures of the humerus, radius and ulna are uncommon combined injury and are also called "floating elbow". It was found that this injury was usually a result of rather severe trauma and frequently associated injuries to other organ systems. It is controversial in the treatment of the "floating elbow", but the current treatment recommendations are open reduction and internal fixation of both the humerus and the forearm fracture with early initiation of range of motion exercises. The authors reviewed thirteen cases of ipsilateral fractures of the humerus, radius and ulna treated in our clinic from January 1992 to March 1997, and average follow-up period was over 18 months(range, 12 to 36 months). The results obtained were as follows; 1. The most common cause of injury was traffic accident and most common location of fractures was mid-third in both humerus and forearm. 2. The shape of fractures was transverse or comminuted in most cases. 3. The good clinical results were obtained by open reduction and internal fixation of both the humerus and the forearm fracture with early initiation of range of motion exercises. 4. The recovery was affected by the severity of the initial trauma and method of the treatment. 5. According to the Lange and Foster method, the functional result was good in 8 cases, fair in 4 cases and poor in 1 cases.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.48-50
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• 2016

Various tests to help in the clinical diagnosis of distal biceps tendon ruptures have been described. In our experience these tests are painful in the acute setting. We suggest a simple alternative test wherein the biceps muscle belly is held by the examiner and translated medially and laterally. This is done with the forearm flexed to 90 degrees. It is first performed with the biceps relaxed and subsequently performed with the forearm flexed against resistance. In the relaxed forearm the biceps easily translates over 50% of its width. When placed under tension (by flexing against resistance) this translation is significantly reduced. In cases of complete distal biceps tendon rupture, the biceps still translates, even under resisted flexion of the forearm. This simple test is less painful than other described tests, is easy to perform, and aids in clinical diagnosis of distal biceps tendon ruptures.

• 한국정보전자통신기술학회논문지
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.338-346
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• 2023

등척성 팔굽 굽힘시 전완길이(florearm length)는 전완에 가해진 힘의 방향이 직각일 때 관절토크 뿐만 아니라 최대근지구력시간(maximum endurance time: MET)을 결정하는 중요한 요소이다. 본 연구의 목표는 전완의 등척성 수축시 MET의 대표적인 두 가지 실증적 모델인 지수모델과 거듭제곱모델에 전완길이를 추가요소로 적용했을 때 미치는 영향을 검토하는 것이다. 30명의 자원자가 실험에 참여하였으며, 요소변수로 사용할 참여자의 상완 및 전완의 둘레 및 길이들과 최대자율수축강도의 백분율(percent of maximum voluntary contraction intensity: %MVC)에 따른 MET를 측정하였다. 실험과정에서 ln(MET)의 다중선형회귀모델에서 유의확률을 산츨한 결과 %MVC와 전완길이가 유의한 독립변수임을 확인하였다 (P<0.05). 또한, 측정 MET와 기존의 두 가지 실증적 모델들 사이의 평균절대편차는 19.4초 였으나 전완길이를 적용한 모델을 이용한 경우 16.2초로 감소하였으며, 상관계수과 급내상관계수는 모두 평균 0.87 이었으나 전완길이를 적용했을 때 평균 0.91로 모두 증가하였다. 실험결과로부터 전완의 길이가 실증적 모델에 유의한 추가 요소임을 확인하였다.