• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.51-58
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• 2016

The arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is now considered a mainstream technique with highly satisfactory clinical results. However, concerns remain regarding healing failures for large and massive tears and high revision rate. In recent decades, various repair strategies and construct configurations have been developed for rotator cuff repair with the understanding that many factors contribute to the structural integrity of the repaired construct. The focus of biomechanical test in arthroscopic repair has been on increasing fixation strength and restoration of the footprint contact characteristics to provide early rehabilitation and improve healing. These include repaired rotator cuff tendon-footprint motion, increased tendon-footprint contact area and pressure, and tissue quality of tendon and bone. Recent studies have shown that a transosseous tunnel technique provides improved contact area and pressure between rotator cuff tendon and insertion footprint, and the technique of using double rows of suture anchors to recreate the native footprint attachment has been recently described. The transosseous equivalent suture bridge technique has the highest contact pressure and fixation force. In this review, the biomechanical tests about repair techniques of rotator cuff tear will be reviewed and discussed.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.9-15
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• 2022

Syndesmotic injuries are found frequently in clinical practice, and they remain controversial because of the variety of diagnostic techniques and management options. Bony avulsions or malleolar fractures are commonly associated with syndesmotic disruptions. Even unstable isolated syndesmosis injuries are associated with a latent or frank tibiofibular diastasis and should not be ignored in the early phase. A relevant instability of the syndesmosis with diastasis results from collateral ligaments tears and requires operative stabilization. The treatment involves an anatomic reduction of the distal tibiofibular articulations followed by stable fixation. Syndesmotic transfixation screws or suture button implants are being proposed as a means of fixation. Recently, suture button fixation has shown more favorable outcomes, but the outcomes can still be controversial. Syndesmotic malreduction can lead to hardware failure, adhesions, heterotopic ossification, tibiofibular synostosis, chronic instability, and posttraumatic arthritis. In particular, the correct diagnosis and evidence-based treatment options for unstable syndesmotic injury should be considered.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.773-778
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• 2013

Background In the management of mallet deformities, oblique retinacular ligament (ORL) reconstruction provides a mechanism for automatic distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint extension upon active proximal interphalangeal joint extension. The two variants of ORL reconstruction utilize either the lateral band or a free tendon graft. This study aims to compare these two surgical techniques and to assess any differences in functional outcome. As a secondary measure, the Mitek bone anchor and pull-in suture methods are compared. Methods A single-institutional retrospective review of ORL reconstruction was performed. The standard patient demographics, injury mechanism, type of ORL reconstruction, and pre/postoperative degree of extension lag were collected for the 27 cases identified. The cases were divided into lateral band (group A, n=15) and free tendon graft groups (group B, n=12). Group B was subdivided into the pull-in suture technique (B-I) and the Mitek bone anchor method (B-II). Results Overall, ORL reconstructions had improved the mean DIP extension lag by $10^{\circ}$ (P=0.027). Neither the reconstructive technique choice nor bone fixation method identified any statistically meaningful difference in functional outcome (P=0.51 and P=0.83, respectively). Soft-tissue injury was associated with $30.8^{\circ}$ of improvement in the extension lag. The most common complications were tendon adhesion and rupture. Conclusions The choice of the ORL reconstructive technique or the bone anchor method did not influence the primary functional outcome of extension lag in this study. Both lateral band and free tendon graft ORL reconstructions are valid treatment methods in the management of chronic mallet deformity.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.520-528
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• 2014

Background As the breast cancer incidence has increased, breast-conserving surgery has replaced total mastectomy as the predominant procedure. However, centrally located breast cancers pose significant challenges to successful breast-conserving surgeries. Therefore, we performed partial mastectomy and oncoplastic procedures on centrally located breast cancer as a means of partial breast reconstruction. The authors examined and evaluated the functional and aesthetic usefulness of this reconstruction method. Methods From January 2007 to June 2011, 35 patients with centrally located breast cancers who underwent various oncoplastic procedures based on the breast size and resection volume. The oncoplastic procedures performed included volume displacement surgical techniques such as purse-string suture, linear suture, and reduction mammaplasty. Other oncoplastic procedures included volume replacement procedures with an adipofascial, thoracoepigastric, intercostal artery perforator, thoracodorsal artery perforator, or latissimus dorsi flap. Results Mean patient age was 49 years, and mean follow-up period was 11 months. In cases of small to moderate-sized breasts and resection volumes <50 g, volume displacement procedures were performed. In cases of resection volumes >50 g, volume replacement procedures were performed. In cases of larger breasts and smaller resection volumes, glandular reshaping was performed. Finally, in cases of larger breasts and larger resection volumes, reduction mammaplasty was performed. This reconstruction method also elicits a high patient satisfaction rate with no significant complications. Conclusions In centrally located breast cancer, oncoplastic surgery considering breast size and resection volume is safe and provides appropriate aesthetic outcomes. Therefore, our method is advisable for breast cancer patients who elect to conserve their breasts and retain a natural breast shape.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.637-641
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• 2009

Purpose: Most unilateral secondary cleft lip nose deformities have depressed nostril base and sill on the cleft side. To obtain a symmetric nose, correction of the recession on nostril is critical. The authors have worked out effective methods to elevate the nostril of the cleft side according to the extent of the depression. Methods: A total of 115 unilateral secondary cleft lip nose deformity patients with nostril depression were evaluated. Data were acquired from patients' charts and photography with special reference to the height difference of the nostrils between the cleft side and the non - cleft side. Patients were divided into three groups based on the difference and operated with various techniques : (1) mild degree(< 1 mm) with graft, (2) moderate degree(1 ~ 3 mm) with C - flap or suspension suture of septal cartilage (3) severe degree(> 3 mm) with graft, C - flap and suspension suture. Follow - up period averaged 21.3 months. Results: Forty - six patients(40 percent) were in mild group, and forty - two(37 percent) were in moderate. In twenty - seven patients(23 percent), nostril recession was more than 3 mm. The elevated nostril base and sill were maintained without height alteration during follow - up. Conclusion: The symmetry of the nostril base, especially projection of nostril sill influences successful correction of unilateral cleft lip nose deformity. Our tolerable techniques can be applied to most deformities with nostril depression and can present a new guideline.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.98-103
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• 2012

회전근 개 파열의 봉합술은 최근 들어 괄목할만한 발전을 보여주고 있다. 회전근 개 파열의 자연사를 관찰하면 대부분의 경우에서 시간이 지남에 따라 크기가 증가하는 양상이 관찰되었다. 회전근 개 파열의 후기에 오는 지방 침윤 및 광범위 회전근 개 파열 후 발생하는 회전근 개 파열 관절증은 회전근 개 파열의 봉합술에서 예후를 예측하거나 수술 시기를 결정하는데 중요한 요소라 할 수 있다. 회전근 개 파열시 증상 발생 후 3년 뒤에 중등도의 지방 침윤이 발생하는 것으로 관찰되어 그 이전에 회전근 개 파열의 봉합술을 시행하는 것이 추천되고 있으며, 또한 회전근 개 파열 관절증에서도 견봉상완골 간격이 감소하기 전에 봉합술을 하는 것이 권장되고 있다. 회전근 개 파열의 관절경하 봉합술은 크게 일열 봉합술 및 이열 봉합술로 나눌 수 있으며, 시간과 비용 면에서는 전자가 장점이 있으나, 생역학적이 관점에서는 후자가 더 우수하다. 이열 봉합술의 생역학적인 장점을 유지하면서 보다 적은 시간에 회전근 개의 봉합을 가능하게 한 교량형 봉합술이 개발되어 최근 널리 사용되고 있으며, 교량형 봉합술 내에서도 파열의 특성에 따라 몇 가지 다른 술식이 개발되어 사용되고 있다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.755-760
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• 2011

Purpose: Correction of cleft lip nose deformity (CLND) in adulthood is different from one in childhood. Usually correction of CLND is final surgery for adult patient who has cleft lip, so many things have to be considered for correction. Of course, it is different from common rhinoplasty, either. The adult patients can be corrected by complete rhinoplasty with various techniques. To recognize how rhinoplasty techniques was used for correction of CLND, authors analyzed detailed techniques which were selected in the adult patients for 10 years and reviewed comprehensive operation. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted involving 64 patients with CLND who underwent surgery and aged after 14 years at operation between 2001 and 2010. Detailed techniques were investigated by medical record review and classified according to incision, septoplasty, osteotomies, correction of vault, tip plasty and etc. Results: Except one, all patients were performed open rhinoplasty. 49 patients were performed septoplasty. 33 patients were performed complete rhinoplasty with osteotomies. Hump nose correction was performed for 10 patients. Dorsal augmentation was performed for 8 patients. And all patients were performed tip plasty. Tip plasty using suture technique was performed for 58 patients and graft was performed for 48 patients. Conclusion: Correction of CLND in adult is one of the most challenging and varied operation of plastic surgery. In this study, the majority of patients were performed complicated and delicated procedures. It seems to be because patient's demand level has been elevated and rhinoplasty procedures have been advanced. This study may help to planning of CLND correction.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.38-45
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• 2020

목적: 65세 이상 고령의 회전근 개 전층파열 환자에 대해 일열 봉합술 또는 교량형 봉합술을 시행하고 최소 2년간 추시한 임상적 결과와 영상의학적 결과를 분석한다. 대상 및 방법: 2008년 8월부터 2017년 8월 사이에 본원에서 회전근 개 전층파열로 진단하고 보존적 치료 시도에 불응하는 65세 이상 환자에 대해 관절경적 회전근 개 봉합술을 시행하였다. 과도하지 않은 일정한 장력하에 견인하여 회전근 개 건이 족문 절반 이상을 덮으면 교량형 봉합술을, 절반 이상을 덮지 못하면 일열 봉합술을 시행하였다. 술 후 6개월째 시행한 추시 자기공명영상과 술 후 2년째 시행한 임상적 평가 지표(The University of California Los Angeles score, Constant Shoulder Score, visual analogue scale)를 참고하여 분석하였다. 환자의 술 전후 임상적 평가 지표, 술 후 구조적 연속성 분포 및 재파열 빈도를 분석하였다. 결과: 연구대상 기준을 충족한 환자는 모두 158예로 일열 봉합술 93예, 교량형 봉합술 65예였다. 임상적 지표는 전례에서 술 후 유의하게 향상되었고 두 군 간의 유의한 차이는 보이지 않았다. 구조적 연속성의 Sugaya 분류 분포는 1형 49예(31.0%), 2형 62예(39.2%), 3형 30예(19.0%), 4형 11예(7.0%), 5형 6예(3.8%)를 보였고 재파열률은 일열 봉합군에서 9.7% (93예 중 9예), 교량형 봉합군에서 12.3% (65예 중 8예)를 보였다. 결론: 65세 이상 고령 환자의 회전근 개 전층파열 환자에 대한 관절경적 봉합술 결과, 우수한 임상적 및 방사선적 결과를 얻었으며 일열 봉합술과 교량형 봉합술 모두 유용한 것으로 생각한다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.75-81
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• 2020

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of autoligation techniques for castrating healthy male small breed dogs. Forty dogs were divided into four groups, with 10 in each group, based on maturity and the surgical technique used: 1) immature dogs aged less than 1 year, with autoligation of the spermatic cord via a scrotal approach (SAL) as the surgical technique (SAL-IM); 2) mature dogs aged 1 year or older, with the same SAL surgical technique (SAL-M); 3) immature dogs aged less than 1 year, with double ligation of the spermatic cord with an absorbable suture via a prescrotal approach (PDL) as the surgical technique (PDL-IM); and 4) mature dogs aged 1 year or older, with the same PDL surgical technique (PDL-M). The effectiveness of the surgical technique was evaluated by comparing the operating time and complications between these four groups. The significant decreases in operating times were found in SAL-IM and SAL-M compared with those of PDL-IM and PDL-M (p < 0.01 and p < 0.01). Regardless of maturity, the SAL surgical technique reduced operating time by approximately 69.5% compared with the PDL surgical technique. When the complication severities were scored, the results showed no significant differences among the four group. The autoligation technique for castration in healthy male small breed dogs is considered to be effective because the operating time consuming is less than conventional techniques.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.224-229
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• 2022

Background: Most acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) injuries are caused by direct trauma to the shoulders, and various methods and techniques are used to treat them; however, none of the options can be considered the gold standard. This study examines the horizontal stability of the ACJ after a complete dislocation was repaired using one of two Ethibond suture techniques, the loop technique and the two holes in the clavicle technique. Methods: In this single-blind, randomized clinical trial, 104 patients diagnosed with complete ACJ dislocation type V were treated using Ethibond sutures with either the loop technique or the two holes in the clavicle technique. Horizontal changes in the ACJ were radiographically assessed in the lateral axial view, and shoulder function was evaluated by the Constant (CS) and Taft (TS) scores at intervals of 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Results: The horizontal stability of the ACJ was better with the two-hole technique than the loop technique at all measurement times. CS and TS changes showed a significant upward trend over time with both techniques. The mean CS and TS at the final visit were 95.2 and 11.6 with the loop technique and 94.0 and 11.9 with the two-hole technique, respectively. The incidence of superficial infections caused by the subcutaneous pins was the same in the two groups. Conclusions: Due to the improved ACJ stability with the two-hole technique, it appears to be a more suitable option than the loop technique for AC joint reduction.