• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.302-305
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• 2023

The authors present a case of transient postoperative inferior subluxation of the shoulder after arthroscopic surgical stabilization for recurrent anterior dislocation. The patient was a 61-year-old woman with myasthenia gravis (MG). The first anterior shoulder dislocation occurred because of a fall to the ground. Despite a successful closed reduction, two more dislocations occurred in 3 weeks. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion (ALPSA) lesion, an engaging Hill-Sachs lesion, and large tears of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons. The patient underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and ALPSA repair with a remplissage procedure. Intraoperatively, no tendency for instability was found; however, a widened glenohumeral joint space and inferior subluxation of the humeral head without functional compromise was observed on the day after surgery and disappeared spontaneously on radiographs 2 weeks later. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report documenting the occurrence of transient postoperative inferior subluxation of the shoulder in a patient with MG.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.144-151
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• 2020

Background: This study was designed to evaluate characters of the rotator cuff tear (RCT) recognized after primary shoulder dislocation in patients older than 40. Methods: From 2008 to 2019, patients who visited two hospitals after dislocation were retrospectively reviewed. Inclusion criteria were patients over 40 who had dislocation, with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) undergone. Exclusion criteria were patients who lost to follow-up, combined with any proximal humerus fracture, brachial plexus injury, and previous operation or dislocation history in the ipsilateral shoulder. Also patients who had only bankart or bony bakart lesion in MRI were excluded. We evaluated RCTs that were recognized by MRI after the primary shoulder dislocation with regard to tear size, degree, involved tendons, fatty degeneration, the age when the first dislocation occurred, and the duration until the MRI was evaluated after the dislocation. Results: Fifty-five RCTs were included. According to age groups, the tear size was increased in coronal and sagittal direction, the number of involved tendons was increased, and the degree of fatty degeneration was advanced in infraspinatus muscle. Thirty-two cases (58.2%) conducted MRI after 3 weeks from the first shoulder dislocation event. This group showed that the retraction size of the coronal plane was increased significantly and the fatty accumulation of the supraspinatus muscle had progressed significantly. Conclusions: Age is also a strong factor to affect the feature of RCT after the shoulder dislocation in patients over 40. And the delay of the MRI may deteriorate the degree of tear size and fatty degeneration.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.423-437
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• 2023

Background: Radiofrequency has seen an increase in use in orthopedics including cartilage lesion debridement in the hip and knee as well as many applications in arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the safety and usage of radiofrequency in the shoulder. Methods: This systematic review was registered with PROSPERO (international registry) and followed the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols (PRISMA-P) guidelines. Embase and PubMed were searched using: "shoulder," "rotator cuff," "biceps," "acromion" AND "monopolar," "bipolar," "ablation," "coblation," and "radiofrequency ablation." The title and abstract review were performed independently. Any discrepancies were addressed through open discussion. Results: A total of 63 studies were included. Radiofrequency is currently utilized in impingement syndrome, fracture fixation, instability, nerve injury, adhesive capsulitis, postoperative stiffness, and rotator cuff disease. Adverse events, namely superficial burns, are limited to case reports and case series, with higher-level evidence demonstrating safe use when used below the temperature threshold. Bipolar radiofrequency may decrease operative time and decrease the cost per case. Conclusions: Shoulder radiofrequency has a wide scope of application in various shoulder pathologies. Shoulder radiofrequency is safe; however, requires practitioners to be cognizant of the potential for thermal burn injuries. Bipolar radiofrequency may represent a more efficacious and economic treatment modality. Safety precautions have been executed by institutions to cut down patient complications from shoulder radiofrequency. Future research is required to determine what measures can be taken to further minimize the risk of thermal burns.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.215-220
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• 2009

목적: 40대 이상의 환자의 외상성 견관절 재발성 전방 탈구에서 관절 내 병변 구조물을 조사하고, 그 발병 기전 및 향후 치료 방침을 정하는데 임상적 의의를 제공하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2001년 1월부터 2009년 5월까지 재발성 견관절 전방 탈구로 본원에서 수술적 치료를 받은 환자 중 수술 당시 나이가 40세 이상인 16명의 환자 (평균 나이 52.7세)를 조사하였다. 모든 환자에서 관절경을 이용하여, 관절와 순, 관절막, 회전근 개, 골병변 등의 관절 내 구조물에 대한 관절경적 소견을 조사하였다. 결과: 조사한 16례의 모든 환자들에서 상완 골두의 Hill-Sachs 병변이 보였으며, 골성 Bankart 병변 3례 (19%), 관절와 순 파열 6례 (38%), 관절막 파열은 15례 (94%)에서 발견 되었다. 12례 (75%)의 환자에서 극상건 파열이 발견되었고, 견갑하근 파열은 5례 (31%)에서 발견되었다. SLAP 병변은 1례 (6%)에서 관찰되었다. 결론: 40세 이상 견관절 재발성 탈구 환자에서는 관절막 및 회전근 개 파열의 빈도가 상대적으로 많이 나타났다. 따라서 청소년기와 달리, 장년층 이상의 환자에서는 관절막 및 회전근 개 손상에 대한 수술 전 대비가 요구된다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.109-119
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• 2014

Objectives : The aim of this study is to observe clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of inpatients admitted to a Korean medicine hospital for shoulder pain based on magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) findings. Methods : 28 patients with MRI data were included. Data on MRI findings, duration of pain, and treatment effects were collected. To measure treatment outcomes, verbal numerical rating scale(VNRS), range of motion(ROM), and a clinical condition grading system were used. Results : 1. The patient population was 75.0 % female and 39.3 %(n=11) belonged to the 51~60-year-old age group. In the under 40 population, 1 or less MRI findings were found. 2. As for the type of disorder, 82.1 % of the patients were diagnosed with 'Supraspinatus lesion', 39.3 % with 'subacromial-subdeltoid(SA-SA) bursitis', and 28.6 % with 'Adhesive capsulitis' 3. Numerous correlations could be made between duration of pain and MRI findings. 'rotator cuff full thickness tear' was more prevalent in acute shoulder pain patients, and 'Adhesive capsulitis' in chronic patients. 4. VNRS and ROM at the time of discharge had significantly improved as compared to VNRS and ROM at the time of admission. 5. As for correlation between MRI findings and clinical condition grade, patients diagnosed with 'rotator cuff partial tear' reported to be in 'good' condition or better whereas those with 'rotator cuff full thickness tear' reported to be in 'fair' condition or worse. Conclusions : Patients admitted to a Korean Medicine hospital for shoulder pain had varying degrees of severity as shown on MRI. Almost all lesions responded well to Korean medicine treatment.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.24-31
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• 2007

목적: 견관절 유착성 관절 낭염으로 진단된 환자들에서 회전근 개 병변의 동반 정도를 자기 공명 관절 조영술(magnetic resonance arthrography, MRA) 및 초음파 (ultrasonography, USG)를 이용해 평가해 보았으며, 검사 소견에 있어서 MRA 및 USG의 차이점을 알아보았다. 대상 및 방법: 2005년 6월부터 12월까지 견관절 유착성 관절 낭염으로 진단한 연속된 80명의 환자를 대상으로 전향적 연구를 시행하였다. 무작위로 나누어 MRA 혹은 USG를 시행하였으며, 견관절 유착성 관절 낭염 환자에서 극상근을 중심으로 한 회전근 개 병변의 동반 정도를 조사하였다. 결과: 여섯 예(MRA 4, USG 2, 8%)에서 극상근에 소규모(1cm 이하)의 전층 파열을 보였으며 극상근의 부분 파열은 21예(MRA 12, USG 9, 26%)에서 관찰되었다. 뿐만 아니라 극상근의 건 병증(tendinopathy)이 15예(MRA 7, USG 8, 19%)에서 관찰되어, 총 42예(53%)에서 극상근 병변을 동반하고 있었다(MRA 23, 68% USG 19, 41%). 견갑하근의 부분 파열을 동반한 경우는 9예(MRA 6, USG 3, 11%)로 관찰되었다. 두 군간 극상근 병변의 동반 정도에 유의한 차이는 없었다(p>0.5). 결론: 견관절 유착성 관절 낭염 환자들을 대상으로 하여 시행한 MRA 또는 USG검사 상, 약 반 수(53%)의 환자들에서 극상근의 병변이 동반된 소견을 보였다. 유의한 차이는 없었으나, USG군 보다 MRA군에서 다소 높은 회전근 개 병변의 동반소견을 보였으며 이는 MRA가 USG보다 해상도가 더 뛰어 난 데서 기인한 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.110-116
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• 2006

견관절의 외전 및 외회전 운동시 이두 근 장 두의 내측으로 가해지는 응력은 이두 근 활차 및 견갑하건의 손상과 함께 이 두 근장 두의 내측 탈구를 유발할 수 있으며 회 전근 개 파열과 동반될 경우 증상을 더욱 악화시킬 수 있으므로 진단 및 치료에 주의를 요한다. 관절와 상완관절 상부의 병적 변화로 유발되는 상부 관절순 전후방 병변 (SLAP)은 관절경적 검사 및 치료가 보편화 됨에 따라 견관절 기능 부전의 원인으로 그 중요도가 더욱 커지고 있는 질환중의 하나이다. SLAP병변의 치료는 임상증상 및 병형의 양상에 따라 결정되며, 정상적인 변형에 대해 과 치료를 하지 않도록 유의하여야 한다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.68-72
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• 2006

Purpose: To demonstrate arthroscopically the presence of bilateral shoulder "mirror lesions" due to overhead work. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in a historical cohort of 10 male tire plant workers who underwent MRI studies of both shoulders. Bilateral intraarticular shoulder pathology was diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging and confirmed by arthroscopy. "Mirror lesions" were defined as similar pathology between an individual patient's two shoulders. Results: We report on ten patients who had bilateral "mirror lesions." The most common mirror lesions were tears of the rotator cuff. Most patients (7 of 10) had more than one mirror lesion in their shoulders. There were two bilateral full thickness tears involving the supraspinatus and infraspinatus, four bilateral partial thickness supraspinatus tears, six bilateral partial or upper corner lesion complete subscapularis tears, and one bilateral complete supraspinatus tear. Conclusion: Occupational overhead work with simultaneous use of both arms is associated with bilateral shoulder lesions verified by arthroscopy. By demonstrating the work-related bilateral shoulder involvement, this study suggests an etiopathogenesis for these lesions and provides rational for developing worksite prevention strategies.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.37-40
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• 2020

Heterotopic ossification is formation of bone in atypical extra-skeletal tissues and usually occurs spontaneously or following neurologic injury with unknown cause. We report a 46-year-old female with right shoulder pain and restricted range of motion (ROM) for 3 months without history of trauma. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a lesion within the rotator cuff supraglenoid. Excisional biopsy from a previous institution revealed a heterotopic ossificans (HO). Following repeat MRI and bone scan, histopathology from arthroscopic resection confirmed an HO. The patient demonstrated improved pain and ROM at follow-up. Idiopathic HO rarely occurs in the shoulder joint, and resection of HO should be delayed until maturation of the lesion to avoid recurrence. The current case showed that arthroscopic HO resection provides an excellent surgical view to ensure complete lesion removal and minimize soft tissue damage at the supraglenoid area. Furthermore, the minimally invasive procedure of arthroscopy may reduce rehabilitation time and facilitate early return to work.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.94-99
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• 2013

목적: 간섭나사(interference screw)를 이용한 관절경적 상완 이두건 대흉근 상부 건 고정술의 임상적 결과를 분석하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2008년 1월부터 2010년 1월까지 간섭나사를 이용한 관절경적 상완 이두건 장두의 대흉근 상부 건 고정술을 시행한 환자를 대상으로 하였고, 이 중 최소 1년 이상 추시 가능하였던 30예를 대상으로 하였다. 그 중 회전근 개 파열을 동반한 경우는 20예였다. 결과는 VAS, ASES, 상완 이두건 구의 통증, 고정실패 및 변형 정도로 판단하였다. 결과: 최종 추시에서 모든 환자에서 수술 전에 비해 VAS, ASES점수는 의미 있게 호전되었으나(p<0.05), 5예(17%)에서 견관절 전방 통증 및 상완 이두건 구의 압통이 존재하였고, 3예(10%)에서 고정실패로 인한 Popeye 변형이 존재하였다. 또한, 회전근 개 파열을 동반하지 않는 군에서 파열을 동반한 군보다 좋은 결과를 얻을 수 있었다(p<0.05). 결론: 상완 이두건 근위부 병변에 의한 통증이 있는 환자에서 간섭나사를 이용한 관절경적 상완 이두건 장두의 대흉근 상부 건 고정술은 좋은 결과를 얻을 수 있어 유용한 치료방법으로 사료되나, 17%에서 상완 이두건구에 압통이 존재해 이에 대한 추가적 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.