• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.106-111
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• 1998

The aim of this article was to examine the usefulness of costochondral graft in the temporomandibular joint reconstruction. We performed costochondral grafting in the mandibular reconstruction including condyle replacement in 3 patients, which 2 of ankylosed cases and 1 destructed case. In one case, unexpected fracture of costochondral junction has developed at post-operative 2 months, but, normal mouth opening and facial appearance have been acheived by continuing exercise. These patients showed maximum mouth opening of 35-40 mm and no restriction of lateral side movement. They have been improved esthetics and function. We proposed that the costochondral graft is one of the useful method for functional reconstruction of defected mandibular condyle.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.519-526
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• 2001

At present. about 0.3 million and more THRs (Total Hip Replacement) in a rear are being done worldwide. The increase in mechanical failure with the increase in THR, required more revisions. Revisions compensate mainly the wear of the artificial joint frictional surface and the loosening of the cup and stem. According to recent researches, loosening is mainly due to wear debris UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) from frictional surfaces . To overcome the wear problems associated with artificial joint materials , new surface structures with regular Patterns were designed and fabricated The lubrication Properties were examined to evaluate the wear of the frictional surfaces. The surface structure manifested a Pattern of "dents" with a 0.2-1.0 mm of diameter and 0.6-2.0 mm of Pitch. From the friction test of the SUS316L vs UHMWPE using the frictional tester, we found that the lubrication Performance was improved due to of drastically reduced amount of abrasion. There were optimum sizes for the diameter and the pitch of the Pattern. The results demonstrated that the lubrication properties could be improved by Patterning of the frictional surfaces. The surface Patterning was effective in preventing wear of the frictional surfaces, and the life of an artificial joint could be extended with such Patterning.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제17권1_2호
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• pp.41-52
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of continuous passive motion(CPM) and continuous active motion(CAM) on proprioception of the knee after total knee replacement(TKR). Methods: Twenty patients with TKR were randomly allocated into two groups, the CPM group(n=10) and the CAM group(n=10). All subjects were evaluated for levels of pain, passive range of motion and angle reproduction of the knee. An angle reproduction test was used to assess the proprioceptive deficit. Two types of angle reproduction test were used: a passive angle reproduction(PAR) test and an active angle reproduction(AAR) test. The relevant examinations were performed before and after intervention(on the 5th day and the 10th day). The statistical significance were calculated using a t-test and a one-way repeated ANOVA. Results: A pre-intervention significant difference was not found between the two groups. Significantly better results were before and after the intervention at 10 days, for the PAR(flexion direction) test; however, only in the CAM group. There were no significant difference, either before or after the intervention, for the AAR test(flexion and extension direction) in both group. Both groups experienced similar levels of pain and passive range of knee motion before and after the intervention. Conclusion: This study revealed that CAM was a better effect to restore position sense of the knee joint after TKR.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.115-118
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• 2011

족관절 내 히알루론산 주사 후 효과에 대한 참고 자료를 살펴 본 결과 대부분의 연구들이 족관절 내 히알루론산 주사에 대한 효과와 안전에 대해 긍정적으로 보고하고 있지만, 아직까지는 결론을 짓기는 어렵다고 하겠다. 추후 많은 환자를 대상으로 한 무작위 이중맹검 위약대조군 연구(randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trials)를 통해 그 결과를 평가해야 할 것으로 사료되며, 또한 장기 추시를 통해 효과 발현 시기 및 지속 기간을 평가해야 할 것이다.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2005년도 봄학술 발표회 논문집(I)
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• pp.447-450
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• 2005

A prefabricated composite hollow slab with perforated I-beams was suggested for the replacement of deteriorated concrete decks or the construction of new composite bridges with long-span slabs. Composite slabs with embedded I-beams have considerably higher stiffness and strength. For the application of prefabricated composite slabs to bridges, joints between slabs should satisfy the requirements of the ultimate limit state and the serviceability limit state. In this paper, three types of the detail for loop joints were selected and their structural performance in terms of strength and crack control was investigated through static tests on continuous composite slabs. A main parameter was the detail of the joint, such as an ordinary loop joint and loop joint with additional reinforcements. Even though there was no connection of the steel beams at the joints, the loop joints showed good performance in terms of strength. In terms of crack control, the loop joint with additional reinforcements showed better performance. In ultimate limit state, the continuous composite slabs showed good moment redistribution and ductility.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제37권7호
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• pp.703-708
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• 2013

고관절 전치환술은 대퇴골두와 비구 부분이 손상되어 제 기능을 하지 못하였을 때, 인공 고관절로 대체하는 수술로서 인체에는 많은 양의 절개를 필요로 하며 장기간의 회복시간과 재활시간을 필요로 한다. 최소침습술은 환자에게 흉터와 근육절개를 최소화하고, 회복시간을 단축하여 미관상 흉터가 적어 가장 선호되는 수술 방법이다. 이 논문에서는 최소침습술이 가능한 메커니컬 스템(Mechanical stem)을 기어의 원리를 이용하여 개발하였다. 재치환술을 할 경우에는 스템 전체를 교체할 필요 없이 일부 부품만을 교체하여 수술 시간을 단축할 수 있도록 설계하였으며, 아크릴 소재로 모형을 제작하여 작동에 문제가 없는 것을 확인하였다. 3D Bio-CAD 모델링 기법을 통하여 메커니컬 스템의 기하학적 모델링을 하였다. 실험 대상자의 고관절 부위는 컴퓨터 단층촬영 영상데이터를 기반으로 3차원 재구축을 하였고, 가상 시술 환경 조건에서 몸무게보다 더 과중한 하중을 적용하여 메커니컬 스템의 안전성을 유한요소해석으로 확인하였다.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.101-108
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• 2021

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to verify the effect of selective muscle strengthening of the knee joint extensor muscles using a pressure biofeedback unit to improve knee extensor strength and the balance ability of total knee replacement patients. Through this, we tried to provide clinical information. Methods : In this study, 12 patients with total knee replacement were recruited from a rehabilitation hospital. They were divided into two groups: a feedback group (n=6) and a control group (n=6). All patients received 30 minutes of continuous passive motion and leg-strengthening exercises for 15 minutes five times a week for two weeks. Subjects performed knee extension exercises with or without biofeedback units in the sitting position. The knee extensor strength and balance ability were measured before and after exercise. Knee extensor strength was measured by Biodex system 3 and balance ability was measured by Balancia software. Results : Both the experimental group and the control group showed a significant difference in the muscle strength of the knee joint extensor muscles after intervention (p<.05). In comparison, the experimental group showed a significant difference than the control group (p<.05). Both the experimental group and the control group showed a significant difference in the velocity average, path length, area 95 % center of pressure (COP), weight distribution, five times sit to stand test (FTSST) after intervention. In comparison, the experimental group showed a significant difference in velocity average, area 95 % COP, and FTSST than the control group (p<.05). Conclusion : In order to strengthen the knee extensor muscle and improve the balance ability in total knee replacement patients, it is necessary to consider providing pressure biofeedback unit during leg strengthening exercises.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.377-383
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• 2019

고관절의 생역학은 고관절에서 체중이 관절면을 통해 전달되는 역학적인 원리를 이해하고 탐구하는 학문이다. 이러한 기초 과학 지식은 퇴행성 관절의 병리와 고관절 치환술 등 다양한 분야에 적용될 수 있다. 특히 고관절의 생역학에 대한 이해를 통해 인공 고관절 치환물의 재료와 설계 및 고정과 관련된 고관절 치환술 분야의 발전을 이루어 왔으며, 수술 방법의 선택, 치환물의 선택 및 위치 등 다양한 부분에 적용될 수 있다. 더욱이 환자의 보다 나은 임상 결과를 얻기 위해서는 고관절의 생역학을 잘 이해하는 것이 필수적이다. 따라서 여기서는 고관절의 생역학을 접근하는 데 필요한 기본적인 지식과 정상 고관절 및 인공 고관절의 생역학적 특성을 알아보고자 한다.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.153-164
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• 2016

The objective of this study was to propose a rehabilitation protocol for total hip replacement in Korean medicine and to report its effectiveness. Three patients who had undergone total hip replacement were treated using the rehabilitation protocol in Korean medicine. We evaluated the outcome evaluating physical examination findings of the hip joint, numeric rating scale, pain disability index, Harris hip score, and walking state. After the treatment, we observed that hip movement and muscular strength improved. Moreover numeric rating scale, pain disability index, Harris hip score, and walking state of patients improved. A rehabilitation in Korean medicine can be effectively used for total hip replacement patients. The limitation of this study was the insufficient number of cases. Further studies are needed to design a rehabilitation protocol in Korean medicine.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제33권7호
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• pp.637-644
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• 2009

We have analyzed the biomechanical characteristics of cervical spine after total disc replacement using finite element analysis. A finite element model of C2-C7 spinal motion segment was developed and validated by other experimental studies. Two types of artificial discs, semi-constraint and un-constraint, were inserted at C6-C7 segments. Inferior plane of C7 vertebra was fixed and 1Nm of moment were applied on superior plane of C2 vertebra with 50N of compressive load along follower load direction. Mobility of the cervical spine in which each artificial disc inserted was higher than that of intact one in all loading conditions. Also, high mobility at the surgical level after total disc replacement could lead higher facet joint force and ligaments axial stresses. The results of present study could be used to evaluate surgical option and validate the biomechanical characteristics of the implant in total disc replacement in cervical spine.