• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.85-98
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• 2009

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to find out tendency of traffic accident patients treated in korean medicine hospital. Methods : We investigated 77 patients who were treated in Semyung University Korean Medicine Hospital from 1 st, January, 2007 to the 30st September, 2009. Results and Conclusions : 1. In distribution of gender and age, the rate of male was 36.4%, that of female was 63.6% and majority of patients were twenties, thirties and forties. 2. In the traffic accident patterns, the most was car crash from behind(49.4%) and after traffic accident, 42 patients(54.6%) visited our hospital in less than 5 days. 3. 22 patients(28.6%) choose the oriental medical treatment for primary care. And 35 patients(45.4%) visited our hospital due to preference of oriental medicine. 4. In partial pain, most was the neck(76.6%), followed by low back(61.0%). 5. In radiation test(excluded sprain and straightening), the most was HIVD of L-SPINE(14.0%). 6. In the periods of admission, less than 7 days was the 1st(36.4%), 14 days was the 2nd(27.3%). 7. The treatment was effective to 67 patients out of 77 patients who had been hospitalized.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.206-214
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• 2020

본 연구는 만성허리통증자를 대상으로 주관적 허리부위 불안정성 요소(SLIF)와 호흡패턴변화(RPC), 배부운동성(AM) 간의 상관성을 조사하고자 하였으며, 만성허리통증(CLBP)을 가진 36명의 성인이 본 연구에 참여하였다. 대상자들은 28개 항목의 SLIF 양성반응 조사 후, 양성반응 수(PRN)에 따라 3개 그룹으로 나뉘었다. 노력성호흡운동과 운동조절훈련 동안에 총 12개의 비생리학적 호흡패턴변화를 관찰과 촉지를 통해 조사하였고, 3가지의 호흡패턴변화[갈비가로막 호흡패턴변화(CDRPC), 호흡정지변화(BHC), 전체 호흡패턴변화(TRPC)] 점수를 산출하였다. 배부 운동성 변화는 줄자를 이용하여 몸통의 칼돌기(AM1)와 10^th 갈비뼈(AM2) 수준에서 최대 흡기와 호기 사이의 둘레 길이 차이로 조사하였다. SLIF의 양성 반응수에 따라 RPC 점수와 AM을 비교하고, 이들의 상관성을 분석하였다. 그 결과, SLIF 양성반응수는 CDRPC 점수, BHC 점수, 전체 RPC 점수와 양의 상관성을, AM1과 AM2와는 음의 상관성을 나타내었다. 본 연구결과에 기초하여, SLIF 검사의 양성결과 조합은 CLBP자의 비생리적 호흡패턴변화에 대한 예측 변수가 될 수 있고, 이러한 임상적 예측은 평가시간의 절약과 함께 효율적 치료접근에 도움이 될 수 있다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.72-87
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• 1998

This study examined the rates of spinal abnormal curvature and the correlation of the Body Mass Index (BMI), Low Back Pain (LBP) and spinal curvature by measuring scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis in university students. The study population included 67 male, 92 female university students, making a total of 159, in Wonju City. Spinal curvature was measured by an electrogoniometer in a computerized skeletal analysis system. Lateral curvature of spine of more than 10 degrees was considered as nonspostural scoliosis. The correlation of BMI, LBP and the spinal curvature was analysed by Pearson's correlation coefficient and t-test. The following results were obtained: 1. The overall incidence and rate of scoliosis in cases with a greater than 10 degree curve in males was an incidence of 8 and a rate of 11%. In females the incidence was 36 and the rate 39.2%. 2. The overall incidence and rate of kyphosis of less than 20 degrees in males was a rate of 9 and an incidence of 11.9%. In females, the rate was 5 and the incidence 5.4%. In kyphosis cases of more than 40 degrees, the male rate was 5 and the incidence 7.7%. For female the rate was 13 and the incidence 14.2%. 3. The overall incidence and rate of lordosis with curves of less than 20 degrees was a rate of 6 for males and an incidence of 9.0%. For females, the rate was 5 and the incidence 5.4%. In cases of more than 50 degrees lordosis, the female rate was 2 and the incidence 2.2%. There were no males in this category. 4. There was a negative correlation between kyphosis and BMI. The greater the kyphotic curve, the less the BMI in males (p<0.05). There was no significant BMI difference by gender in either scoliosis or lordosis. There was, however, a significantly decreased sacral angle in the female group with LBP. The results of this study cannot be generalized to the general population because the subjects were all from one university. The measurements were quite reliable because the angles determined by the Metrocom System were highly correlated with radiologic findings. This study shows the need for a regular screening system for spinal curvatures in university health examination procedures.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.33-41
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• 2005

갑작스러운 요통과 양측하지통, 하지의 근력 감소, 대소변 장애 및 운동, 감각장애로 양방병원에서 마미증후군으로 진단받고 추궁판 절제술과 감압술을 시행 후 임상적인 호전을 보이지 않은 환자 1례에 대해 홍화자(紅花子) 약침요법(藥鍼療法)을 중심으로 복합적인 한방치료를 시행한 결과 요통에 대한 VAS와 요통점수표, ODI 항목에서는 각 항목 모두에서 현저한 호전 양상을 나타내었다. 운동기능 및 보행에 있어서 입원 당시에 보행기에 의지하여 보행하였는데 치료 후에는 안독으로 보행이 가능하고 일상적인 가벼운 생활도 가능해지게 되었다. 배뇨기능에 있어서도 자발적인 배뇨가 가능할 정도로 완전회복 되었다. 하지만 배변의 상태는 입원 당시와 치료 후에는 변의가 느껴지는 것 이외에 자발적인 배변은 이루어지지 않았다. 감각 기능의 회복에 있어서도 온통각, 압촉각과 하지 냉감은 호전 양상을 보였으나 안장 감각과 괄약근의 기능은 거의 회복되지 않았다. 본 연구를 기초로 하여 향후 수술이나 양방적인 치료 후에 발생할 수 있는 후유증의 관리에 있어서 홍화자(紅花子) 약침(藥鍼)에 대한 더욱 심도있는 후속 연구가 이루어져야 할 것이다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제13권8호
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• pp.3500-3512
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• 2012

본 연구의 목적은 결혼이주 여성의 건강행태, 건강상태, 보건의료 이용 실태를 출신 국가에 따라 비교 분석하는 것이다. 연구 대상은 충청북도 7개 지역 다문화센터에 등록되어 있는 결혼이주 여성 171명이며, 자료수집은 7개 언어로 번역된 구조화된 설문지를 활용하여 2010년 9월~11월까지 3개월간 실시하였다. 결혼이주 여성의 출신 국가에 따라 비교한 결과, 건강행태에서는 고강도 운동, 걷기 운동, 체중조절, 아침식사 횟수가 차이를 보였고, 건강상태에서는 요통 발생율과 비만도가 차이가 있었으며, 보건의료 이용에서는 건강검진 경험, 주이용 의료기관, 의료기관 미방문 이유에 있어서 차이가 나타났다. 본 연구결과를 근거로 결혼이주 여성의 건강 정책을 수립한다면 결혼이주 여성에게 가장 적절한 보건의료서비스를 제공할 수 있을 것이다.

• Asian Spine Journal
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.1060-1068
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• 2018

Study Design: Retrospective study. Purpose: Lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration is an important cause of low back pain. Overview of Literature: Spinal fusion is often reported to have a good course for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). However, many studies have reported that adjacent segment degeneration is accelerated after lumbar spinal fusion. Radiography is a simple method used to evaluate the orientation of the vertebral column. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the method most often used to specifically evaluate intervertebral disc degeneration. The Pfirrmann classification is a well-known method used to evaluate degenerative lumbar disease. After spinal fusion, an increase in stress, excess mobility, increased intra-disc pressure, and posterior displacement of the axis of motion have been observed in the adjacent segments. Methods: we retrospectively secured and analyzed the data of 15 patients (four boys and 11 girls) with AIS who underwent a spinal fusion surgery. We studied the full-length view of the spine (anterior-posterior and lateral) from the X-ray and MRI obtained from all patients before surgery. Postoperatively, another full-length spine X-ray and lumbosacral MRI were obtained from all participants. Then, pelvic tilt, sacral slope, curve correction, and fused and free segments before and after surgery were calculated based on X-ray studies. MRI images were used to estimate the degree to which intervertebral discs were degenerated using Pfirrmann grading system. Pfirrmann grade before and after surgery were compared with Wilcoxon signed rank test. While analyzing the contribution of potential risk factors for the post-spinal fusion Pfirrmann grade of disc degeneration, we used generalized linear models with robust standard error estimates to account for intraclass correlation that may have been present between discs of the same patient. Results: The mean age of the participant was 14 years, and the mean curvature before and after surgery were 67.8 and 23.8, respectively (p<0.05). During the median follow-up of 5 years, the mean degree of the disc degeneration significantly increased in all patients after surgery (p<0.05) with a Pfirrmann grade of 1 and 2.8 in the L2-L3 before and after surgery, respectively. The corresponding figures at L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1 levels were 1.28 and 2.43, 1.07 and 2.35, and 1 and 2.33, respectively. The lower was the number of free discs below the fusion level, the higher was the Pfirrmann grade of degeneration (p<0.001). Conversely, the higher was the number of the discs fused together, the higher was the Pfirrmann grade. Conclusions: we observed that the disc degeneration aggravated after spinal fusion for scoliosis. While the degree of degeneration as measured by Pfirrmann grade was directly correlated by the number of fused segments, it was negatively correlated with the number of discs that remained free below the lowermost level of the fusion.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2017

Objectives : Corni Fructus (CF) is traditional herbal medicine used on polyuria, low back pain, and tinnitus. This study aimed to evaluate inhibits skin wrinkle formation effect of CF. Methods : To evaluate the produce inhibition effect of CF, SD-rats were distributed into four groups; normal rats (Nor), AGEs (advenced glycation end product)-induced rats (Con), AGEs-induced rats treated with 100mg/kg CF (CF). To induce AGEs, streptozotocin (50mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally and after 3 days oral administrated 100mM methyl glyoxal for 3 weeks. Results : The oral administration of CF suppressed the reactive oxygen specis (ROS) in serum. The AGEs in skin tissues was significantly reduced through treatment of CF. Furthermore, the expressions of AGEs related proteins such as polyclonal anti-$N^e$-(carboxymethyl)lysine (CML), anti-$N^e$-(carboxyethyl)lysine (CEL), AGE receptors (RAGE) were decreased in CF treated group compared with the control group in skin tissues. Inflammation-related proteins such as Nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-kB), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6) reduced in CF treatment group than control group. AGE-induced rats exhibited that the significant decreased collagen however, CF treatment (100mg/kg of body weight) up regulated collagen by improved the expression levels of skin fibril-related genes such as Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-1). Conclusion : Taken together, our study suggests that CF regulates ROS to prevent accumulation of AGEs and inhibits skin wrinkles. Our finding indicate that CF may be an effective agent for inhibits AGEs formation, and improved skin wrinkle.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2023

Objectives : This study aims to provide information regarding the status and quality of mobile applications (MAs) using self-acupressure by performing a systematic review. Methods : We conducted comprehensive searching on five international databases and two app markets from inception to July 31, 2022 to identify MAs using self-acupressure. We analyzed the characteristics of each MA regarding the name of the MA, registered app markets, target symptoms, developers, the year and country of development, cost, target age, media function, and expertise. We assessed the quality of each MA using Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS). Results : We identified a total of 30 MAs using self-acupressure (25 MAs from the app market and 6 MAs from clinical studies, with 1 MA in common). 17 out of 24 MAs from the app market provided self-acupressure regimens for various symptoms and the others provided regimens for specific symptoms such as memory, anxiety, depression, asthma, allergy, low back pain, and headache. 14 developers were reported. 23 MAs were developed after 2013. The largest number of MAs were developed in the United States. The target age group of 12 MAs was above the age of 3, and that of 11 MAs was above the age of 12. 14 MAs provided multimedia functions such as videos. 13 MAs provided information of expertise. From clinical studies, only 3 out of 6 MAs were accessible through the app market. 4 MAs were developed by the researchers of the study. In terms of MARS, the score of MAs from the app market was higher than that of MAs from clinical studies in both objective and subjective evaluation areas. Conclusions : This study summarizes the characteristics of MAs using self-acupressure. More MAs using self-acupressure should be developed and further clinical research for MA on each symptom and disease is warranted for the diversification of MA fields using self-acupressure.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.65-72
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• 2017

목적: 후관절 근접 낭종이 동반된 퇴행성 요추부 질환으로 수술 받은 23명의 환자를 대상으로 방사선적 특징과 임상적 결과를 분석하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 23명의 환자를 대상으로 척추관 협착증 동반 여부, 불안정성, 척추 전방 전위증 동반 여부, 낭종의 위치 및 방향, 후관절의 퇴행성 변화 정도, 후관절 각도, 추간판 퇴행 정도를 확인하였다. 모든 환자에게 광범위 감압술 및 기기고정 유합술을 시행하였다. 임상적 결과를 Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire 및 visual analogue scale을 이용하여 평가하였다. 결과: 23예 중 19예(82.6%)에서 척추관 협착증이 동반되었고, 4예(17.4%)에서는 후관절 낭종이 독립적으로 존재하였다. 이 중 7예(30.4%)에서 불안정성과 전방 전위가 동반되었다. 낭종의 발생은 제4-5 요추간(69.6%)이 가장 많았으며 이환된 병변측의 후관절이 반대측에 비하여 심한 퇴행성 변화를 보였다. 후관절 각도는 좌 우측에 유의한 차이가 없었으며 해당 분절의 추간판은 17예(69.6%)에서 퇴행성 변화를 보였다. 임상적 결과는 수술 후 2년 추시 양호하였다. 결론: 낭종의 발생과 퇴행성 변화는 유의한 상관관계가 있었으며 후관절 낭종과 동반된 퇴행성 요추부 질환에서 광범위 감압술 및 유합술이 좋은 임상적 결과을 얻어 유용한 술식으로 생각된다.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.83-91
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• 2018

Objectives This study aims to build the baseline data for promoting school health care program by identifying satisfaction level and improvement point through the satisfaction survey after Korean medicine doctor's student health and wellness program in 2016. Methods An association of Korean medicine doctor in Seongnam city conducted Korean medicine doctor's student health and wellness program for 12 middle schools, 6 high schools and 1 special-need school in Seongnam city in 2016. The participating Korean medicine doctor visited each school for 8 times and conducted health consultations, health education classes and Korean medicine treatment for the school students and the school employees. Teachers and administrators from the participating schools answered the self-reported satisfaction questionnaires and the results were analyzed by SPSS 22.0. Results 35 people responded the program satisfaction questionnaires, the overall satisfaction average was $9.40{\pm}0.88$ (out of 10). In the course of the program, satisfaction average regarding the student's health check-ups was $9.05{\pm}0.88$, satisfaction average regarding the informatory brochures for the parents was $9.08{\pm}1.09$, satisfaction average regarding the participation enrollment process was $9.06{\pm}1.16$, and the satisfaction average regarding the questionnaire statistics and the result reports was $8.86{\pm}1.93$. The satisfaction average of the program was as follows: health consultation ($9.20{\pm}1.08$), treatment ($9.31{\pm}0.90$), and health education classes ($8.78{\pm}1.68$). Some of the good things about program were 'Telling students about their physical condition' (57.1%), 'Curing the sick student quickly' (48.6%), 'Providing students with useful information about the health' (48.6%), 'Teaching students how to manage their health and how to manage symptoms' (42.9%). Average satisfaction about sustainability and needs of the program was $9.15{\pm}0.91$, and the participant teachers wanted to learn more about how to manage internet addiction (22.9%), stress (45.7%), atopy (28.6%), neck pain (42.9%), allergic rhinitis (37.1%), and low back pain (34.3%) from the future wellness programs. Conclusions Student health care is one of the most important issue in national health policies. We have designed a bridge model that a local community, school, and doctors can work together to develop. After the implementation of the program, the results of the satisfaction survey showed a very high satisfaction level. This study can be the basis for further improvement of the bridge program as well as the expansion of the program in other settings.