• Anatomy and Cell Biology
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.39-45
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• 2023

Fixation of radial head fracture with minimally invasive posterior approach remains a significant challenge. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of trans-anconeus posterior elbow approach and to observe lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) in extended elbows. This cadaveric study was performed in twenty upper limbs of fresh fixed adult male cadavers. An oblique incision was made in the middle segment of anconeus until the lateral ligament complex and the joint capsule had been revealed. A deep dissection was explored to observe the anatomical relationship of the LUCL to the anconeus. Measurements of the LUCL were recorded while the elbow was fully extended. The mean distance between the edge of the radial head and the proximal insertion of the LUCL was 13.3 mm (11.5-16.2 mm); the mean distance between the edge of the radial head and the distal insertion of the LUCL was 20.9 mm (19.2-23.4 mm); the distance between the edge of the radial head and the distal edge of the annular ligament was 11.2 mm (8.22-11.7 mm). By estimate correlation of the previous measurements, the direct and accessible way to expose the posterolateral articular capsule of the elbow joint was through a window in medial 2/3 of the middle segment of anconeus muscle. These trans-anconeus approach is useful. It provides good visualization, facilitates applying the implants, and lessens the risk of radial nerve injury. Awareness of the anatomy is mandatory to avoid injury of LUCL.

• 대한견주관절학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한견주관절학회 2003년도 연수강좌
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• pp.51-56
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• 2003

The trained examiner can gain considerable information from visual inspections of the elbow joint, Because much of the joint is subcutaneous, any appreciable alteration in the skeletal anatomy often is detectable. Gross soft tissue swelling or muscle atrophy is also early observed. Inspection and palpation of the medial and lateral epicondyles and the tip of the otecranon from an equilateral triangle with the elbow is flexed. Normally, the arc of flexion extension, although variable, ranges from about O to 140 degrees plus or minus 10 degrees. The posterolateral rotatory instability(PLRI) of the elbow is most common pattern of elbow instability. The lateral collateral ligament complex also includes a narrow but stout band of ligamentous tissue blending with the distal and proterior fibers of the capsule to insert distally on the crista supinatoris of the ulna. This is the lateral ulnar collateral ligament(LUCL). A clinical elbow pivot shift test confirms the PLRI. There are also two active apprehension signs.

• 대한정형외과 초음파학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.47-53
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• 2010

목적: 남자 고교 역도 선수에게서 나타나는 주관절 부위의 변화와 내측 측부 인대 손상의 정도 및 빈도를 초음파 검사를 이용하여 확인하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 평균연령 16.8세(범위 16세-18세) 고교 남자 역도 선수 15명(실험군, Group I) 및 평균 연령 16.7세(범위 16-17세)인 대조군(Group II) 9명을 대상으로 하여 주관절 부위 병력 청취, 신체검사, 단순 주관절 방사선 촬영, 외반 부하 방사선 검사 및 초음파 검사를 통하여 관절 주위 변화를 관찰하였다. 결과: 단순 방사선 촬영상 내측 관절 간격은 양군 간에 유의한 차이가 없었으나(3.6 mm, 2.7 mm; p>0.05), 외반 부하 방사선 사진상 실험군이 대조군에 비해 유의하게 증가 되었다(우측 평균 5.86 mm 및 3.52 mm, p<0.01, 좌측 평균 5.33 mm 및 3.64 mm, p<0.01). 초음파 검사상 실험군에서 내측 관절 간격이 유의하게 증가 되어 있었고(우측 평균 4.66 mm 및 3.29 mm, p<0.01, 좌측 평균 8 mm 및 3.38 mm, p<0.01), 척골 근위부가 유의하게 외측 이동되어 있었으며(우측 평균 0.73 mm 및 1.43 mm, p<0.01, 좌측 평균 0.96 mm 및 1.53 mm, p<0.05), 주관절 각변형 또한 실험군에서(우측 A형 6례, B형 9례, 좌측 A형 9례, B형 6례), 대조군(우측 A형 9례와 좌측 A형 9례)에 비해 유의하게 나타났다. 실험군에서 운동경력(p>0.1) 및 우세팔 여부(p>0.05)에 따른 유의한 차이를 보이지는 않았다. 결론: 남자 고교 역도 선수들의 주관절 내측 이완성의 빈도가 높았으며, 동적 초음파 검사를 이용시 보다 효과적인 평가가 가능할 것으로 생각되었다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.27-30
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• 2020

Osborne-Cotterill lesion is an osteochondral fracture located in the posterolateral margin of the humeral capitellum, which may be associated with a defect of the radial head after an elbow dislocation. This lesion causes instability by affecting the lateral ulnar collateral ligament over its capitellar insertion, which is associated with a residual capsular laxity, thereby leading to poor coverage of the radial head, and hence resulting in frequent dislocations. We present a 54-year-old patient, a physician who underwent trauma of the left elbow after falling from a bike and suffered a posterior dislocation fracture of the elbow. The patient subsequently presented episodes of instability, and additional work-up studies diagnosed the occurrence of Osborne-Cotterill lesion. An open reduction and internal fixation of the bony lesion was performed, with reinsertion of the lateral ligamentous complex. Three months after surgery, the patient was asymptomatic, having a flexion of 130° and extension of 0°, and resumed his daily activities without any limitation. Currently, the patient remains asymptomatic 2 years after the procedure. Elbow instability includes a large spectrum of pathological conditions that affect the biomechanics of the joint. The Osborne-Cotterill lesion is one among these conditions. It is a pathology that is often forgotten and easily overlooked. Undoubtedly, this lesion requires surgical intervention.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.191-195
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• 2001

재발성 주관절 후외방성 회전 불안정성은 주관절의 아탈구, 탈구 또는 골절 등 외상, 수술 또는 외반주 변형이후 과부하등으로 인해 외측 척측 측부 인대 손상의 결과로서 발생하고, 주관절 pivot shift 검사는 주란절에 외반력, 종축 압박력과 회외전 모멘트로 후외방 아탈구를 유발하는 검사로서 주관절 후외방성 불안정성에 있어 가장 예민한 검사로 알려져 있다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.188-194
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• 2022

Background: Medial elbow laxity develops in throwing athletes due to valgus forces. Medial elbow instability in professional, collegiate, and high school athletes is well documented; however, the medial elbow of young throwing athletes has received less attention. This study investigated the medial elbow and common flexor tendon during applied elbow valgus stress of youth baseball players. Methods: The study included 15 participants. The medial elbow width and thickness of the common flexor tendon were measured on ultrasound images. Results: No significant side differences in medial elbow width or common flexor tendon were found at rest or under applied valgus stress. At rest, the medial elbow joint width was 3.34±0.94 mm on the dominant side and 3.42±0.86 mm on the non-dominant side. The dominant side increased to 3.83±1.02 mm with applied valgus stress, and the non-dominant side increased to 3.96±1.04 mm. The mean flexor tendon thickness was 3.89±0.63 mm on the dominant side and 4.02±0.70 mm on the non-dominant side. Conclusions: These findings differ from similar studies in older throwing athletes, likely because of the lack of accumulated stress on the medial elbow of youth throwing athletes. Maintaining elbow stability in young throwing athletes is a vital step to preventing injury later in their careers.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2020

Objective: The incidence rate of elbow ulnar collateral ligament injuries is dependent on the throwing speed or pitching type, especially in adolescent baseball players. However, mixed results have been reported due to a lack of controlled biomechanical analysis. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the biomechanical analysis of the elbow in relation to throwing speed and pitching type. Method: Four overhead type high-school baseball players were recruited for this study. The participants were asked to throw balls with different types of pitch and speed. While the throwing speeds were measured, each pitching moment of the elbow was recorded. Descriptive statistics, frequency analysis, mean comparison analysis, and Pearson's correlation analysis were performed in order to examine differences in peak varus and valgus moment during pitching motion in the elbow in all throwing speed and pitching types. Results: There was no significant difference in physical characteristics, throwing speed, and momentum variability among all players. The mean varus moments were 44.38±1.55 Nm, 48.83±1.66 Nm, and 48.94±0.95 Nm, and the moment gaps between varus and valgus were 7.36±3.25 Nm, 7.44±2.02 Nm, and 7.36±2.62 Nm in fastball, curveball, and slider ball, respectively. The varus moment was higher in the curved and slider balls than in the fastballs, and there was no significant differences between the varus moments regarding the pitching type. However, the increase in valgus moment and decrease in moment gap according to throwing speed was significantly increased in the slider ball (r=0.718 and -0.591, respectively). Conclusion: The possibility of elbow injury caused by the valgus moment or moment gapincreases more rapidly in slider balls as the speed increases. Based on our results, appropriate pitching guidelines should be suggested to prevent ulnarligament injuries, especially in adolescent baseball players.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.287-295
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• 2023

Background: Posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI) is a common mechanism of recurrent elbow instability. While the essential lesion is a deficiency in the lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL), there are often associated concomitant bony lesions, such as an Osborne-Cotterill lesions (posterior capitellar fractures) and marginal radial head fractures, that compromise stability. Currently, there is no standard treatment for posterior capitellar deficiency associated with recurrent PLRI. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of five patients with recurrent PLRI of the elbow associated with a posterior capitellar impaction fracture engaging with the radial head during normal range of motion. The patients were treated surgically with LUCL reconstruction or repair and off-label reconstruction of the capitellar joint surface using a small metal prosthesis designed for metatarsal head resurfacing (HemiCAP toe classic). Results: Five patients (three adolescent males, two adult females) were treated between 2007 and 2018. At a median follow-up of 5 years, all patients had complete relief of their symptomatic instability. No patients had pain at rest, but two patients had mild pain (visual analog scale 1-3) during physical activity. Three patients rated their elbow as normal, one as almost normal, and one as greatly improved. On short-term radiographic follow-up there were no signs of implant loosening. None of the patients needed reoperation. Conclusions: Recurrent PLRI of the elbow associated with an engaging posterior capitellar lesion can be treated successfully by LUCL reconstruction and repair and filling of the capitellar defect with a metal prosthesis. This treatment option has excellent clinical results in the short-medium term. Level of evidence: IV.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권10호
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• pp.628-634
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• 2016

투수들의 경기력은 야구경기에서 아주 중요한 역할을 하는데 많은 투수들은 염좌 인대손상 등 많은 상해에 시달린다. 이러한 이유는 한 관절을 움직일 때 사용되는 주요한 두 가지 근육의 근력 차이가 클수록 부상의 위험성이 높아지기 때문이다. 하지만 이와 관련된 연구는 미비한 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구는 야구선수들을 대상으로 팔꿈치 안쪽 곁인대 통증이 있는 선수들과 통증이 없는 선수들의 투구 동작에 관련된 최대 등척성 수축력의 차이를 알아보고자 하였다. 실험기간은 2주간으로 모든 실험참가자들의 측정이 실시되었다. 실험참가자들(n=36)은 통증이 있는 통증군 (n=18)과 통증이 없는 정상군 (n=18)으로 나뉘어 최대 등척성 수축력을 어깨관절 안쪽과 바깥돌림근, 팔꿉굽힘근과 폄근, 손목굽힘근과 폄근에서 측정하였고 그후 근육그룹간 근력의 차이를 계산하였다. 모든 데이터는 SPSS 18.0을 이용하여서 독립 t-test를 이용하여서 분석되었다. 연구결과는 통증군의 바깥돌림근 (p = 0.035), 팔꿉굽힘근 (p=0.031), 팔꿉폄근 (p=0.041)은 정상군보다 유의하게 낮았고 손목폄근(p=0.047)은 정상군보다 유의하게 높았다. 그리고 통증군의 어깨관절 안쪽과 바깥돌림근(p = 0.008), 팔꿉관절 굽힘근과 폄근(p = 0.002), 손목관절의 굽힘근과 폄근의 (p = 0.032) 최대등척성수축력의 차이가 정상군보다 유의하게 높게 나타났다. 연구결과 통증군의 최대등척성수축력의 차이가 높게 나타나서 부상이 발생한다고 보고하였다. 그러므로 이러한 근력의 불균형 문제를 해결한다면 부상에서 회복하고 더불어 경기력 향상을 이룰 수 있게 된다고 사료된다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2009

목적: 동통과 골성 운동 제한이 동반된 주관절에 대해 후내측 도달법을 이용한 변연 절제 관절 성형술의 임상적 결과를 분석하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2005년 3월부터 2008년 3월까지 주관절의 동통과 골성 운동 제한으로 후내측 도달법을 통한 변연 절제 관절 성형술을 시행 받은 16명을 대상으로 하였다. 추시 관찰 기간은 평균 27.6(13~52)개월이였다. 통증에 대해서 Visual Analogue Scale, 술 전과 술 후 굴곡, 신전, 운동범위를 측정하고 기능에 대해서 Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS)를 측정하여 분석, 평가 하였다. 결과: 최종 추시 시 VAS (visual analogue scale )는 술 전 평균 4.5에서 술 후 평균 1.1으로 통계학적으로 유의한 감소(p<0.001 )를 보였다. 관절 운동 범위는 술 전 평균 $61.6^{\circ}$(0~90)에서 술 후 $109.4^{\circ}$(80~120)로 통계학적으로 유의하게 증가하였다(p<0.001). MEPS 역시 술 전 59.4에서 술 후에는 85.6으로 증가하였다(p<0.001). 술 후 혈종이나 주관절 불안정증 같은 합병증은 없었다. 결론: 후내측 도달법을 이용한 변연 절제 관절 성형술은 쉽게 척골 신경에 대한 조작이 가능하고 주관절 내측 측부 인대의 손상을 최소화 할 수 있으며 주관절 전 구획(all compartment)에 광범위한 변연 절제가 가능하여 동통과 골성 관절 운동 제한이 동반된 주관절에서 동통의 감소와 관절 운동 범위의 회복에 도움이 되는 유용한 술식으로 사료된다.