• Macromolecular Research
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.446-452
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• 2005

The interactions between the surface of scaffolds and specific cells play an important role in tissue engineering applications. Some cell adhesive ligand peptides including Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) have been grafted into polymeric scaffolds to improve specific cell attachment. In order to make cell adhesive scaffolds for tissue regeneration, biodegradable nonporous poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) films were prepared by using a solvent casting technique with chloroform. The hydrophobic PLLA films were surface-modified by Argon plasma treatment and in situ direct acrylic acid (AA) grafting to get hydrophilic PLLA-g-PAA. The obtained carboxylic groups of PLLA-g-PAA were coupled with the amine groups of Gly-Arg-Asp-Gly (GRDG, control) and GRGD as a ligand peptide to get PLLA-g-GRDG and PLLA-g-GRGD, respectively. The surface properties of the modified PLLA films were examined by various surface analyses. The surface structures of the PLLA films were confirmed by ATR-FTIR and ESCA, whereas the immobilized amounts of the ligand peptides were 138-145 pmol/$cm^2$. The PLLA surfaces were more hydrophilic after AA and/or RGD grafting but their surface morphologies showed still relatively smoothness. Fibroblast adhesion to the PLLA surfaces was improved in the order of PLLA control

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.190-194
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• 2019

Background: The duration of immobilization after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and the optimal time to commence rehabilitation are still the subject of ongoing debates. This study was undertaken to evaluate the functional outcome and rotator cuff healing status after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair by comparing early and delayed rehabilitation. Methods: Totally, 76 patients with small, medium, and large sized rotator cuff tears underwent arthroscopic repair using the suturebridge technique. In early rehabilitation group, 38 patients commenced passive range of motion at postoperative day 2 whereas 38 patients assigned to the delayed rehabilitation group commenced passive range of motion at postoperative week 3. At the end of the study period, clinical and functional evaluations (Constant score, the University of California, Los Angeles [UCLA] shoulder score) were carried out, subsequent to measuring the range of motion, visual analogue scale for pain, and isokinetic dynamometer test. Rotator cuff healing was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging at least 6 months after surgery. Results: No significant difference was obtained in range of motion and visual analogue scale between both groups. Functional outcomes showed similar improvements in the Constant score (early: 67.0-88.0; delayed: 66.9-91.0; p<0.001) and the UCLA shoulder score (early: 20.3-32.3; delayed: 20.4-32.4; p<0.001). Furthermore, rotator cuff healing showed no significant differences between the groups (range, 6-15 months; average, 10.4 months). Conclusions: Delayed passive rehabilitation does not bring about superior outcomes. Therefore, early rehabilitation would be useful to help patients resume their daily lives.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.278-284
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• 2015

In general, plant roots accumulate more heavy metals than the above ground organs such as leaf, stem, and fruit. This implies that root medicinal plants would be an issue with excessive heavy metal accumulation. Therefore, the current study was carried out to investigate the distribution of heavy metal (focused on Cd and Pb) concentrations in soils and medicinal plant roots grown in different region of Korea. Total 293 samples for each soil and plant were collected along the national wide. Soil pH, total and phytoavailable metal concentrations (1 M $NH_4NO_3$ extracted) in soils were determined and heavy metal concentrations in root of the medicinal plants were analyzed. Heavy metal concentrations of the soil samples studied were not exceeded standard limits legislated in 'Soil Environmental Conservation Act', except 2 samples for Cu. However, substantial amount of Cd was accumulated in medicinal plant roots with 29% samples exceeding the standard limit legislated in 'Pharmaceutical Affairs Act' while all plant samples were lower than the standard limit value for Pb. Also the current study demonstrated that cadmium concentrations in the roots were governed by the phytoavailable Cd in soils, which decreased as soil pH increased. From this result, application of heavy metal immobilization technique using a pH change-induced immobilizing agents can be suggested for safer root medicinal plant production.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.159-166
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• 2009

목적: 압박 긴장대 방법을 이용한 작은 구상 돌기 골절의 견고한 고정과 주관절의 조기 운동을 통한 기능의 향상 및 그 결과를 분석하고자 한다. 재료 및 방법: 주관절 내측접근법으로 K-강선과 철선을 이용하여 고정된 8예의 구상돌기 골절을 대상으로 하였다. 분류상 8예 모두 Regan-Morrey type 2였으며 O'Driscoll 분류12)로는 tip형(subtype 2)가 예, anteromedial 형 (subtype 2, 1예 그리고 subtype 3, 2예)3예였다. 동반 손상으로는 측부인대 파열이 6예, 요골두 및 경부골절이 4예였으며 모두 함께 치료하였다. 술 후 5~7일간의 고정 치료 후 경첩 보조기 (hinge brace)을 착용한 상태에서 술후 6주까지 능동적 운동을 허용하였다. 술 후 통증의 여부, 관절 운동 범위, Mayo elbow performance score(MEPS)을 이용한 기능적 평가 방법을 이용하여 치료 결과를 분석하였다. 평균 11 (6~28)개월 추시 하였으며 척골 신경 증상에 대해서도 함께 조사하였다. 결과: 모든 구상돌기 골절은 내고정용 도구의 실패 없이 모두 유합되었다. 평균 2.2 (2~4)개의 K-강선이 사용되었다. 관절운동 범위에 대해 신전은 평균 $3^{\circ}(0^{\circ}\sim25^{\circ})$, 굴곡는 평균 $137^{\circ}(130^{\circ}\sim140^{\circ})$, 회내전은 평균 $69^{\circ}(45^{\circ}\sim90^{\circ})$, 회외전은 $78^{\circ}(45^{\circ}\sim90^{\circ})$이였다. MEPS는 평균 96 (65~100) 이였다. 척골 신경 증상은 terrible triad 1예에서 첫 수술 (index operation)후 요골두를 절제하고 내측 측부 인대의 기능 부전이 있는 1예에서 관찰되었다. 결론: 쉽게 구할 수 있으며 가격이 저렴한 K-강선과 철선을 이용한 압박 긴장대 방법은 충분히 견고하여 조기에 능동적 운동을 허용할 수 있어 주관절의 기능 향상을 가져올 수 있었다. 이 방법은 특히 다발성 소형 구상 돌기 골절의 경우 유용한 하나의 고정 방법으로 생각된다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.22-29
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• 2022

Purpose: Despite continuous updates of standard treatment guidelines for acute ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability (CAI), in practice preferred treatment protocols vary widely. Based on a Korean Foot and Ankle Society (KFAS) member survey, this study reports current trends in the management of ankle ligament injuries. Materials and Methods: A web-based questionnaire containing 34 questions was sent to all KFAS members in September 2021. Questions mainly addressed clinical experience and preferences for the diagnosis and treatment of ankle ligament injuries. Answers with a prevalence of ≥50% among respondents were considered to reflect tendencies. Results: Eighty-four of the 550 members (15.3%) responded. Answers that showed a tendency were as follows: commonest additional image study (ultrasound), conservative treatment modality (immobilization, oral medication), frequency of surgical treatment (<5 cases per annum), most important factor when deciding on surgical treatment (activity level, e.g., occupation or sport), and commonest surgical procedure (open ligament repair). Answers that showed a tendency for CAI were as follows: most important symptom (repeated sprain, giving way), radiological factors (talar tilt, osteochondral lesion, anterior talar translation), and patient factors (occupation, sports activities, recurrent instability after surgery, etc.). For decision making regarding surgical treatment and method, the most preferred surgical procedure was the modified Broström procedure, and the most common repair technique was suture anchor technique. The following were considered poor prognostic factors; generalized laxity, failed previous surgery, cavovarus, severe mechanical instability, heavy work, obesity, and dissatisfaction after surgery because of residual pain. Conclusion: This study updates information regarding current trends in the management of ankle ligament injuries in Korea, and reveals consensus opinions and variations in approaches to patients with an acute or chronic injury. The divergence of approaches identified indicates the need for further studies to determine standard guidelines and long-term results.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.175-180
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• 2008

치아 및 치조골은 복합적인 구조이므로 치아의 함입이나 측방 탈구와 같은 치조와의 변위가 있는 다수 치아를 포함한 외상에서 치조골 골절이 동반될 수 있다. 치조골이 골절되면 치주인대 및 치수로의 혈행이 단절되어 치아의 합병증을 유발할 수 있고, 특히 유치열기 외상은 후속 영구치배에 손상을 줄 가능성이 있으므로 장기간의 관찰이 필요하다. 치아 및 치조골 골절의 치료 시에는 환자의 연령과 외상의 위치 및 범위, 유치의 변위 정도 및 방향을 고려해야하며, 골절편을 재위치 시키고 고정하기 위하여 아치바(arch bar), 레진-강선 고정, 교정용 밴드, 아크릴 또는 금속 캡 스플린트(acrylic or metal cap splint), 화이버 스플린트(fiber-splint) 등의 다양한 방법이 고안되었다. 본 증례는 외상으로 인하여 치조골이 골절되어 내원한 1세 11개월 된 환아로서 모형상에서 레진-강선 오픈 캡 스플린트(resin-wire open cap splint)를 제작하여 고정한 후 양호한 치료 결과를 얻었다. 이 방법은 부가적인 기공 과정이 필요하지만, 유치열기에서 사용할 수 있고, 시술시간이 짧아 비협조적인 환아에게 진정요법 없이 적용할 수 있으며, 일반적인 아크릴 캡 스플린트에 비해 부피가 작아 불편감이 적고, 교합을 방해하지 않으며, 접착시 시멘트가 빠져나갈 공간이 있어서 스플린트의 정확한 안착이 가능하다. 또한 비교적 통증이 적으며 침습적이지 않아 출혈이 없으므로 의과적문제가 있는 경우에도 사용할 수 있다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.287-292
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• 2001

목적 : 본 연구에서는 골반부위 방사선치료 환자중 직장암 환자에서 고정기구로 사용한 air-vacuum cushion의 조사면의 변화에 따른 고정기구의 유용성을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 충남대학교병원 치료방사선과에서 1998년 8월부터 1999년 8월까지 직장암으로 방사선치료를 받은 20명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 환자들은 모두 복와위 자세로 치료를 받았고 대조군 10명과 실험군 10명으로 각각 나누어서 연구를 실행하였다. 전체 치료과정중 EPID를 이용하여 후면조사면은 x축(right-left), y축(cranio-caudal)에 대한 영상을 얻었고, 측면조사면은 z축(anterior-posterior), y축(cranio-caudal)에 대한 영상을 얻었다. 전체 치료과정 중 얻은 영상들을 모의치료시 촬영한 기준필름과 matching 기법을 이용하여 오차를 측정하였다. 통계적 유의성 확인은 t-검정법을 사용하였다. 결과 : 대조군에서 10명 환자의 후면 조사영역의 경우 x축, y축에 대한 평균이동값은 각각 0.02 mm, 0.78 mm이었고 계통오차과 우연오차의 표준편차값은 각각 2.13 mm, 2.40 mm와 1.46 mm, 1.51 mm이었다. 측면조사면에서 z축, y축에 대한 평균이동값은 각각 2.96 mm, 0.47 mm이었고 계통오차와 우연오차의 표준편차는 각각 3.69 mm, 1.96 mm와 2.79 mm, 1.48 mm이었다. 실험군 10명 환자의 후면 조사면에서 x축, y축에 대한 평균이동값은 각각 -0.33 mm, 0.81 mm이었고 계통오차과 우연오차에 대한 표준편차는 각각 1.71 mm, 3.08 mm와 1.40 mm, 1.88 mm이었다. 측면조사면에서 z축, y축에 대한 평균이동값은 각각 2.98 mm, 0.74 mm이었고 계통오차과 우연오차에 대한 표준편차는 각각 4.75 mm, 2.65 mm와 2.69 mm, 1.86 mm이었다. 본 연구에서는 대조군과 실험군간의 조사면에 대한 평균 이동값과 우연오차는 거의 일치하였으나 계통오차는 실험군에서 다소 큰 경향을 보였다. 후면조사면과 측면조사면에서 air-vacuum cushion에 의한 조사면 변화의 통계적 유의성이 없었다. 결론 : 직장암 환자의 방사선 치료시 고정기구로 사용한 air-vacuum cushion의 사용이 방사선치료의 정확도에 이익을 주지 않는 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.46-51
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• 2004

Purpose: Problematic late sequelae are common following a calcaneal fracture regardless of the initial treatment. We retrospectively evaluated the painful conditions and reviewed the results of the operative treatment in patients with previously treated calcaneal fractures. Materials and Methods: Between October 1996 and September 2001, forty-three patients who underwent subsequent surgical treatment for late sequelae of calcaneal fracture were reviewed. The initial treatment consisted of only immobilization in a cast in 7 patients, closed reduction with pin fixation (Essex-Lopresti technique) in 22 and open reduction and internal fixation in 14. Painful conditions in the hind foot included subtalar arthritis in 31 patients, calcaneofibular impingement in 13, peroneal tendinitis in 6, displaced posterior bony fragment in 3, sural neuritis in 2, subtalar and midtarsal arthritis in 1 and displaced plantar bony fragment in 1. The surgical procedures for the late complications were performed at a mean of 19 months (range, 6 to 35 months) after the injury and consisted of lateral wall ostectomy and in situ subtalar fusion in 28 patients, only lateral wall ostectomy in 5 patients, lateral wall ostectomy and subtalar distraction arthrodesis in 3, removal of displaced posterior bony fragment in 3, sural nerve transposition in the peroneus brevis in 2, triple arthrodesis in 1 and removal of displaced plantar bony fragment in 1. Mean postoperative follow up period was 57 months (range, 33 to 82 months). The results of treatment were evaluated on the basis of pain, improvement in the ability to perform activities of daily living, to return to work or to a pre-injury level of activity. Results: Pain was partially relieved in 38 patients (88%), but not relieved in 5. Function improved in 34 patients (79%), and 32 (74%) returned to work or to a pre-injury level of activity. There was a trend that the longer the interval between the injury and the operation, the longer the subsequent interval until the patient returned to full activities or work. Conclusion: Meticulous physical examination and intensive prompt treatment for remaining pain after initial treatment of calcaneal fractures are recommended for patient's satisfaction and returning to work.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.14-20
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• 1999

Purpose: Despite of the popular use of the reconstruction plate for the fixation of clavicular shaft fractures, some disadventages have been raised such as long period of immobilization, long skin incision, loosening of plate and screws, and increased chance of nonunion due to severe periosteal injury. Thus, the authors have performed intramedullary multiple Steinmann pins fixation that could reduce the disadvantages of plate fixation in order to compare the treatment results between the two groups. Materials & Methods: From 1994. Jan. to 1997. Dec. the department of orthopaedic surgery of the Kwak's hospital treated operatively for 56 cases of the clavicular shaft fractures in adult. 39 cases of them were treated with the plate fixation and 17 cases with the intramedullary multiple Steinmann pins fixation(SP group). Reconstruction plates(Plate group) were used for 26 out of 39 patients treated with plate fixation. Among the Plate group and SP group, each 15 cases were selected by age and sex and compared each other according to the bone union time, union rate, complication, and functional results. The follow-up period was 12 months at the shortest and 48 months at the longest and the average was 16 months. Results: The Plate group showed that the bone union time was 7 weeks and the bone union rate was 93%. The SP group showed 6.5 weeks and 100% respectively. In complication, the Plate group had 1 case of loosening of plate and screws and delayed union; SP group had 1 case of pin migration. The functional results according to Kang's criteria, 87% of the Plate group and 93% of the SP group showed good or excellent. Conclusion : The SP group showed very comparable results in terms of the bone union time, bone union rate, complication, and functional results comparing to the Plate group. The intramedullary multiple Steinmann pins fixation showed several advantages over the reconstruction plate fixation, which were simple operative technique, easy removal of pins, being able to perform immediate postoperative full range of motion exercise. Therefore, the intramedullary multiple Steinmann pins fixation is thought to be one of the useful operative techniques in treatment of the clavicular shaft fractures in adult.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.127-137
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• 2012

Leksell은 뇌동정맥기형종의 중심에 280 kVp 관전압 방사선빔을 집속하는 방법으로 방사선수술법을 고안 시술한 바 있으며, 이 후 코발트-60 감마 선원 201개의 선속이 헬멧콜리메터를 지나 구의 중심에 초점을 이루게 한 감마나이프를 개발하여 표적병변에 높은 선량을 주어 비침습적으로 수술효과를 얻었다. 선형가속기는 높은 선량률과 1 mm 이내의 갠트리회전중심과 안정된 치료대회전 및 선량성능검증효과와 획기적으로 발전된 3차원선량계획 전산화에 힘입어 정밀하고 높은 정확성에 바탕을 둔 비공면궤적으로 방사선을 환부에 집속할 수 있어, 병변 주위의 정상조직에는 낮은 선량이 도달하고 병변에 높은 선량을 줄 수 있는 뇌정위방사선수술에 이용할 수 있게 되었다. 특히 Photon Knife는 환자의 체축을 이용하여 선속이 환부를 중심으로 종횡의 비공면궤적을 이루게 하여 치료선량분포에서 90%와 50% 선량폭을 2~3 mm 까지 좁힐 수 있는 기법을 보였다. 최근 선형가속기의 방사선수술은 2.5~3 mm 폭의 초박형 다엽콜리메터를 이용한 세기조절에 의한 시술이 늘어나는 경향이며, 종전의 종양의 크기에 따른 제한을 넘어 3 cm 이상의 종양에도 시행되고 있다. 뇌정위방사선수술은 선량모델을 뒷받침하는 마이크로 선량계측 및 평가와 성능보증이 필수적이며 선량분포의 경사도를 높이는 기법이 지속적으로 연구되어야 한다. 특히 초박형다엽콜리메터를 이용한 방사선수술은 다엽콜리메터 요철(Tongue and groove) 에 의해 일어나는 표적내 선량저하 부위를 평가하고 균등한 표적선량이 이루어지도록 하며, 마이크로 분해능을 가진 선량검증 방법이 앞으로 더욱 발전할 것으로 보인다.