• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.168-172
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• 2007

Objective : Hirabayashi's open-door laminoplasty is a good procedure to use to treat patients with myelopathy of the cervical spine; however, the authors have experienced problems in maintaining an open-window in cervical spines after the surgery. The authors developed a modified method of the expanded open-door laminoplasty and compared the radiological and clinical results with those of the classical method. Methods : In the modified method, wiring fixation with lateral mass screws on the contra lateral-side instead of fixing the paraspinal muscle or facet joint, as in the classical methods, was used in the open window of the cervical spine. Fifteen patients with cervical myelopathy were treated using the classical method and 12 patients were treated using the modified method. Preoperative and postoperative clinical conditions were assessed according to the Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score. The radiological results were compared with the preoperative and postoperative computed tomography (CT) findings. Results : In both methods, the clinical results revealed a significant improvement in neurological function (p<0.001). Image analysis revealed that the cervical canals were continuously expanded in patients treated using the modified methods. However, authors have observed restenosis during the follow-up periods in 4 patients treated using the original method. Progression to deformity and spinal instability were not observed in any of the patients in the radiological results. Conclusion : Although analysis with a larger population and a longer follow-up period needs to be undertaken, our modified open-door laminoplasty has shown an advantage in better maintaining an open window in comparison with the Hirabayashi's open-door laminoplasty.

• 대한관절경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한관절경학회 제21차 추계 학술대회
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• pp.153-153
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• 2009

The purpose of this study was to evaluate tibial tunnel widening prospectively after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with hamstring tendon grafts using Rigidfix (DePuy Mitek, Raynham, MA) femoral fixation and Intrafix (DePuy Mitek) tibial fixation. 56 consecutive patients who underwent ACL reconstruction with a minimum of 2 years' postoperative evaluation were reviewed. On the anterior-posterior (AP) and lateral radiographs, the diameter of the tibial tunnel was measured at proximal, middle, and distal positions and the shape of the tibial tunnels were classified. Tunnel widening was defined as widening of greater than 2 mm. Group I was defined as cases with no tunnel widening and group II defined as cases with tunnel widening. Postoperative laxity evaluations were performed using Lachman test, pivot-shift test, and Instrumented laxity testing using the KT-1000 arthrometer. On the AP radiographs, the average diameter of the tibial tunnel increased 8.8% at 6 months and 8.5% at 12 months postoperatively compared to the immediate postoperative day. On the lateral radiographs, the average diameter of the tibial tunnel increased 7.2% at 6 months and 8.1% at 12 months year postoperatively compared to the immediate postoperative day. The tunnel shape evaluation revealed predominantly linear type in 53 patients (95%). Group I was 42 patients (75%) and group II was 14 (25%). The average KT-1000 measurement was 1.0~1.8 mm in group I and 2.1~2.8 mm in group II (p>0.05) The Lachman and pivot-shift showed tests no significant differences between the two groups. In conclusion, hamstring ACL reconstruction using Rigidfix and Intrafix fixation showed less widening of the tibial tunnels than observed in previously published studies.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.40-45
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• 2009

Purpose: End-stage ankle arthritis is frequently combined with ankle-hindfoot deformity or ankle instability and therefore additional surgical procedures are often required when performing total ankle arthroplasty. We report the short term clinical and radiographic results of the total ankle arthroplasty with/without the combined adjunctive surgical procedures. Materials and Methods: The study is based on the 17 ankles (16 patients) of end-stage ankle arthritis that were treated with $HINTEGRA^{(R)}$ Total ankle prosthesis (Newdeal, Lyons, France) total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) from 2004 to 2007 with at least 12 months follow-up. The combined adjunctive procedures as well as the VAS pain score, AOFAS score, radiographic measurements and patient satisfactions were evaluated. Results: Average follow-up period was 29 months (13${\sim}$55 months), and the age was average 62 years (39${\sim}$75 years) old. Among total of 17 ankles, varus deformity and lateral ankle instability were found in 4 cases and 3 cases respectively. Twenty additional procedures such as Achilles triple hemisection (9), calcaneal displacement osteotomy (4) and lateral ankle ligament reconstruction (3) were performed in adjunct to TAA in 13 ankles. VAS pain score improved from preoperative average 8.4 (7${\sim}$10) to 2.0 (0${\sim}$5) and the AOFAS functional score improved from 41.8 points (13${\sim}$71 points) to 90.6 (77${\sim}$100 points) at final follow-up. Ninety-four percent of the patients were satisfied with the surgery. Conclusion: We confirmed that many adjunctive combined surgical procedures are often necessary in addressing the end-stage ankle arthritis (74%) with total ankle arthroplasty. We also achieved quite good clinical and radiographic short term results, although the long term follow-up study with larger number of cases are needed in the future.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.63-68
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• 2007

목적: 전방 십자 인대 손상과 동반된 외측 반월상 연골 경골 후방 부착부 완전 방사상 파열 환자에서 전외측 및 전내측 도달법을 통한 all-inside 봉합 술기를 시술하여 온 바, 이를 소개하고자 한다. 수술 술기: 관절경을 전내측 도달법으로, 봉합용 갈고리(suture hook, $Linvatec^{TM}$, Largo, Florida, USA)를 전외측 도달법으로 관절에 삽입한 상태에서 봉합용 갈고리를 틀어서 외측으로 전위된 외측 반월상 연골 후각부 파열단의 대퇴골측 면에서 경골측 면으로 수직으로 통과시킨다. 갈고리 내로 PDS No. 1 ($Ethicon^{TM}$, Somerville, NJ, USA)를 통과시킨 후 봉합용 갈고리를 빼내고 전외측 도달법 입구로 봉합사의 양끝을 뽑아낸다. MAXON 2-0 ($Syneture^{TM}$, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA)를 봉합용 갈고리를 이용하여 경골 부착부 파열단 경골측 면에서 대퇴골측 면으로 봉합사를 수직으로 통과시켜 양끝을 전외측 도달법 입구로 빼내어 두 봉합사의 경골 측 끝 중 PDS를 MAXON에 결찰하여 MAXON의 대퇴골측 끝을 전외측 도달법으로 당겨 이를 PDS로 교체한 뒤 SMC(Samsung Medical Center) knot를 이용하여 결찰한다. 결론: 본 술기를 시행하여 외측 반월상 연골 후방 부착부 파열을 해부학적으로 봉합할 수 있으며 또한 반월상 연골의 연골 장력(hoop tension)을 효과적으로 회복시켜 줄 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.7-12
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• 2010

목적: 전방 십자 인대 재건술시 시행하는 반월상 연골판 전절제술 또는 아전절제술이 그 결과에 미치는 영향을 분석하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2003년 2월에서 2007년 2월까지 시행한 관절경적 전방 십자 인대 재건술를 시행한 455례 중 1년 이상 추시관찰이 가능하였던 93례를 대상으로 하였다. 전방 십자 인대 재건술을 단독 시행한 군은 45례, 반월상 연골판 전절제술 또는 아전절제술을 동시에 시행한 군은 48례였고, grade 3이상의 연골 손상, 반월상 연골판 봉합술과 부분 절제술을 동반한 경우는 제외하였다. 전방 십자 인대 재건술을 단독으로 시행한 군(I군)은 45명, 외측 반월상 연골 절제를 동시에 시행한 군(II군)은 10명, 내측 반월상 연골 절제를 동시에 시행한 군(III군)은 28명, 내측과 외측 반월상 연골을 동시에 절제한 경우(IV군)는 10명이었다. 임상적 평가로 IKDC 주관적 점수, Lysholm 점수를 비교하였고, 슬관절 관절운동 범위, 전방전위검사, Lachman 검사, Pivot shift 검사, KT-1000 관절계를 이용하여 슬관절의 기능을 평가하고 비교하였다. 결과: 최종 추시 시, IV군은 I군보다 IKDC 주관적 점수와 Lysholm 점수가 낮았으며, II군보다 IKDC 주관적 점수가 낮았다. KT-1000 관절계는 I군이 IV군보다 더 향상되었으며, 전방전위검사와 Lachman 검사는 I군이 III군보다 더 향상되었다. Pivot shift 검사에서는 모든 군에서 의미있는 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 결론: 내측 또는 내외측 반월상 연골판 절제술은 전방전위검사, Lachman 검사 KT-1000 관절계에서 불안정성과 관계가 있었으며, 내측과 외측 반월상 연골판 절제술은 반월상 연골판이 정상인 경우보다 더 낮은 임상적 점수와 관계가 있었다.

• 한국윤활학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국윤활학회 2002년도 제35회 춘계학술대회
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• pp.255-258
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• 2002

Dental chewing masticator, which is an essential device for evaluating the wear of dental resin and the interfacial failure between the filling resin and enamel of tooth used in conservative dentistry, was developed. This dental chewing masticator mimics the chewing motion and loading by adapting DC motor and rotary cam system. Chewing loading of 49N was imposed by computer-displacement control, loadcell, LM guide, and spring system. Extracted tooth was fixed into a holding jig, and this jig was mounted with rubber pad on the $15^{\circ}$inclined surface to consider the lateral movement of periodontal ligament. A water bath was installed for providing the environment of inside mouth and for circulating the $5^{\circ}C-55^{\circ}C$ water to evaluate the effect of hydrothermal cycling on the damage of resin filled teeth during long-term chewing activity.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제58권3호
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• pp.304-307
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• 2015

Only a few cases of anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL) injury related with retropharyngeal hematoma without fracture have previously been reported. The treatment of choice for retropharyngeal hematoma is generally considered to be conservative care, but we believe that early surgery of this pathology would be better in certain situations. Here, we describe two cases with life-threatening large retropharyngeal hematomas related with ALL injuries and operated on at an early stage. Two previously healthy patients visited the emergency room with neck pain and dyspnea after falling. Serious neck swelling was observed and lateral neck X-ray showed severe widening of the prevertebral space. Due to dyspnea progression, emergency endotracheal intubation was performed. Although there was no primary cause of the retropharyngeal hematoma on preoperative examination, ALL tearing was intraoperatively confirmed during early surgery. The in-hospital evolutions of the patients were favorable after surgery. We should bear in mind the possibility of ALL injury and perform early surgery where possible given the earlier convalescence and good prognosis.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.168-175
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• 2004

Objective: This report was designed to investigate characteristic of ankle sprain due to cause, degree of injury, treatment process, sex, age etc Methods: We selected 36 patients who visited our clinic at last over two times complaining of ankle-sprain since 8th, March, 2002. Results: The results were summarized as follows. 1. The major cause of ankle-sprain was injury of lateral collateral ligament. 2. Ankle-sprain was distinguished three degree, and generally presented pain, regional tenderness, swelling, limited movement, muscle spasm, redness, deformity. 3. In early stage of ankle-sprain, ice massage, compression, elevation, rest were very important. 4. In oriental medicine, the principle of treatment were promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, relaxing muscles and tendons and activating the flow of Gi and blood in the channels and collaterals, reducing edema or swelling, and alleviating pain. 5. There were more effective result to using three-edged needle with acupuncture. Conclusions: Ankle-sprain were treated successfully using acupuncture and three-edged needle.

• Advances in pediatric surgery
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.81-86
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• 2007

A 3-year-old boy with purulent otitis media received a chest radiograph as the part of a routine work up. The patient was normal appearing, in no acute distress. The patient's lung and heart sounds were clear and normal. The patient's abdomen was soft, non-distended, and non-tender. An anterior cardiophrenic mass was incidentally identified on the lateral chest radiograph. A computed tomography scan demonstrated a diaphragmatic hernia with bowel loops in the retrosternal space. An exploratory operation revealed a diaphragmatic defect (4 cm in diameter) on the left side of the falciform ligament, through which transverse colon was protruded. There was no hernia sac, and the defect was closed with interrupted No. 2 silk sutures. The child was discharged on the 8th postoperative day without any complications. During 6 months of follow-up period, recurrence was not noticed.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.217-222
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• 2000

A 31-year-old male with the complaint of severe limitation of mouth opening was referred to our department of Chonbuk National University Hospital. The physical status of the patient was hyposthenic. Extraoral examination showed no condylar movement of the both temporomandibular joints, no pain, no facial swelling or paresthesia. Intraoral examination showed several cervical caries on the upper anterior teeth, and gingival swelling on the whole dentition. Transcranial view showed no condylar movement, and narrowing of joint spaces. Chest P-A view showed straightening of thoracic, lumbar spine, and squaring of vertebrae of the same spines. Conventional lateral radiograph of cervical spine showed calcification of the intervertebral ligament. Computed tomograph showed extensive bone formation between temporal bone and the condylar head at both sides. Laboratory findings showed positive reaction on HLA-B27 histocompatibility antigen and increased level of IgA, IgG, ESR. Based on the clinical, radiographic, and the laboratary findings, final diagnosis was made as bony ankylosis of the both temporomandibular joints secondary to ankylosing spondylitis.