• 대한정형외과 초음파학회지
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.86-90
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• 2008

서론: 견관절의 극상건에 발생한 석회화 건염에 대한 맹검 주사요법과 초음파하 주사요법의 결과를 비교하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 증상이 있는 27세에서 69세 사이의 견관절 석회화 건염 36례를 대상으로 하였으며, 석회화 부위에 21-게이지 바늘을 이용하여 다발성 천공 후 주변부에 증식요법 주사제를 주입하였다. 19명은 맹검하에 시행하였으며 평균 나이는 52.2세(27~64세)이었고, 17명은 초음파하에서 시행하였으며 평균 나이는 49.0세(31~69세)였다. 평가항목으로 통증에 대한 시각점수척도(Visual analogue scale)와 견관절 운동범위(굴곡, 외전, 외회전)를 측정하였다. 결과: 시술전 두 군간의 통증에 대한 시각점수척도와 운동범위는 통계학적 차이가 없었다(p>0.05). 시술후 두 군 모두 시술전과 비교시 통증에 대한 시각점수척도와 운동범위는 의미있는 호전을 보였으며, 시술후 통증에 대한 시각점수척도 및 운동범위의 호전 정도는 맹검 시술군과 초음파하 시술군 사이에 통계학적으로 의미있는 차이를 보였다(통증에 대한 시각점수척도:p=0.001, 굴곡:p=0.000, 외전: p=0.000, 외회전: p=0.016). 결론: 극상건의 석회화 건염에 대한 초음파하에서 시행되는 주사요법은 맹검하에서 시행하는 것보다 더 양호한 결과를 보여, 시술을 시행함에 있어 초음파의 사용은 매우 유용한 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한정형외과 초음파학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2015

목적: 본 연구는 수평 내전 검사로 인해 견관절 후방부 동통의 악화를 보이는 환자에 대해서 초음파 유도 하에 스테로이드를 이용한 극하근 주사 치료 후 그 유용성에 대하여 평가하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2013년 5월부터 2014년 5월까지 견관절 후방부 통증을 주소로 내원한 환자 중 수평 내전 검사 시 동통의 악화를 보이는 21명을 대상으로 하였다. 외래에서 초음파 유도하에 극하근에 스테로이드 주사 치료를 시행하였으며 시술 전, 시술 후 3개월, 6개월로 나누어 VAS 통증 점수, UCLA 점수를 평가하였다. 결과: 스테로이드를 이용한 극하근 주사 치료 3개월 경과 시 환자들의 VAS 점수, UCLA 점수에서 임상적으로 유의하게 향상되었다(p<0.05). 시술 후 3개월과 6개월을 비교하면 VAS 점수와 UCLA 점수는 유의한 차이는 없었다(p>0.05). 6개월 추시 후 증상의 호전이 있는 완쾌 및 호전은 14예(67%)이었고, 호전이 없는 비호전 및 악화는 7예(33%)이었다. 결론: 초음파 유도 하에 스테로이드를 이용한 극하근 주사요법은 견관절 후방 통증이 있으며 수평 내전 시 통증이 악화되는 증상이 있는 환자들에게 유용한 시술이라고 생각된다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권12호
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• pp.2006-2016
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• 2021

The expanding scope of interventional musculoskeletal procedures has resulted in increased pressure on general radiologists. The confidence of general radiologists in performing ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures varies with their clinical exposure. This didactic review provides a methodologically and clinically oriented approach to enhancing user understanding and confidence in performing ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures. The body of the text is accompanied by figures depicting the procedural approach, injection site, and labeled ultrasonography images. This paper aims to provide a teaching and bedside aid for education on and the execution of musculoskeletal procedures to ensure the provision of quality health care.

• Clinical Pain
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.36-39
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• 2019

Chronic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP) is a major complication after inguinal herniorrhaphy. We report the treatment of CPIP using ultrasonography-combined with nerve stimulator for injection of the genitofemoral nerve (GFN). A 59-year-old man underwent laparoscopic herniorrhaphy and presented with numbness from the inguinal region to the scrotum after operation. In the pain clinic, ultrasonography-guided GFN block and pharmacological treatments had little effect. Six month after operation, patient was referred to the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and ultrasonography-combined with nerve stimulator for GFN injection underwent to enhance the accuracy of neural approach. The induction of scrotal contraction and paresthesia on the GFN distribution was monitored by nerve stimulator and local anesthetic was injected. After the block, pain relief lasted for 6 months without analgesic use. Ultrasonography-combined with nerve stimulator is an effective approach to treat CPIP as it enhances precise localization and injection of small peripheral nerve like GFN.

• 대한정형외과 초음파학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.107-112
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• 2009

회전근 개 질환에 대한 초음파 검사는 비침습적이며 동적인 검사이며, 최근의 발달을 통해 MRI에 비견할 만한 결과를 보여주고 있다. 또한 초음파 유도하의 주사 치료뿐 만 아니라 회전근 개 복원술 등의 수술적 치료 후 추적 검사로도 유용하게 사용될 수 있다. 초음파 장비의 발전, 검사자의 숙련도 및 병증에 대한 사전 지식은 초음파를 이용한 회전근 개 질환의 진단과 치료에 있어 무엇보다 중요한 요소로 알려지고 있다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.41-48
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• 2024

Objectives: Botulinum toxin type A (BTX), a powerful neurotoxin, can be an effective treatment choice for diverse muscular disorders and can reduce abnormal muscle activities. Abnormal movements of the mandible can be caused by involuntary and uncontrolled contractions of the lateral pterygoid muscle (LP) in various pathological situations. Previous reports have shown that BTX can reduce abnormal contractions of the LP. However, needle placement into the LP for BTX injection requires skill, experience, and sufficient anatomical knowledge. To place the needle precisely into the LP, ultrasonography (USG) can be used as an effective needle-guidance modality. USG is a non-invasive imaging modality able to create real-time images without any potential risks, including radiation exposure. Patients and Methods: The patients who had been performed USG-guided BTX injection into the LP using an intraoral approach were included in this study with a literature review and case presentations. Using the USG, four patients received BTX injections to treat recurrent temporomandibular dislocation and oromandibular dystonia resulting from involuntary LP activity. Result: Involuntary movements of the mandible were improved successfully in all patients, and showed satisfactory results without significant complication. Conclusion: The intraoral approach could prevent potential complications during needle placement. USG-guided BTX injection is an effective, convenient, and safe method that provides real-time imaging without unnecessary pain to the patient.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.339-345
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• 2021

Background: Ultrasound-guided caudal epidural injection (CEI) is limited in that it cannot confirm drug distribution at the target site without fluoroscopy. We hypothesized that visualization of solution flow through the inter-laminar space of the lumbosacral spine using color Doppler ultrasound alone would allow for confirmation of drug distribution. Therefore, we aimed to prospectively evaluate the usefulness of this method by comparing the color Doppler image in the paramedian sagittal oblique view of the lumbosacral spine (LS-PSOV) with the distribution of the contrast medium observed during fluoroscopy. Methods: Sixty-five patients received a 10-mL CEI of solution containing contrast medium under ultrasound guidance. During injection, flow was observed in the LSPSOV using color Doppler ultrasonography, following which it was confirmed using fluoroscopy. The presence of contrast image at L5-S1 on fluoroscopy was defined as "successful CEI." We then calculated prediction accuracy for successful CEI using color Doppler ultrasonography in the LS-PSOV. We also investigated the correlation between the distribution levels measured via color Doppler and fluoroscopy. Results: Prediction accuracy with color Doppler ultrasonography was 96.9%. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were 96.7%, 100%, 100%, and 60.0%, respectively. In 52 of 65 patients (80%), the highest level at which contrast image was observed was the same for both color Doppler ultrasonography and fluoroscopy. Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate that color Doppler ultrasonography in the LS-PSOV is a new method for determining whether a drug solution reaches the lumbosacral region (i.e., the main target level) without the need for fluoroscopy.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.132-136
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• 2021

Local anesthetic (LA) injection outside the sheath in epineural or paraneural connective tissue is considered safe practice among regional anesthesiologists. There is limited evidence as to whether neurological complications occur if LA is injected inside the sheath (subepineural - intraneural). We performed ultrasound guided injections at the level of undivided sciatic nerve in four amputated lower limbs. In two specimens, LA was injected in epineural connective tissue (paraneural tissue) and in another two specimens by penetrating the outer nerve sheath (hyperechoic epineurium). Ultrasonography demonstrated an increase in the size of nerve and macroscopic findings revealed fascicular tracings with sub-epineural injections. Limbs were sent for histological analysis in formalin containers. Pathologist performed the analysis which demonstrated an intact perineurium and a breach in the epineurium. We conclude that sub-epineural injections are unsafe and injection should be done in paraneural tissue to ensure safety and avoid unwanted neurological sequelae after the block.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.284-286
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• 2015

Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) is one the most common cause of chronic abdominal wall pain. The syndrome is mostly misdiagnosed, treated wrongly and inadequately. If diagnosed correctly by history, examination and a positive carnett test, the suffering of the patient can be relieved by addressing the cause i.e. local anaesthetic with steroid injection at the entrapment site. Conventionally, the injection is done by landmark technique. In this report, we have described 2 patients who were diagnosed with ACNES who were offered ultrasound guided transverses abdominis plane (TAP) injection who got significant pain relief for a long duration of time.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.258-266
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• 2020

Background: The genicular nerve block (GNB) is demonstrated from several reports to alleviate pain and improve knee functionality in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis (OA). Ultrasound (US)-guided GNB has been the most used imaging method. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of US-guided versus blind GNB in the treatment of knee OA. Methods: This prospective, randomized clinical trial included patients with knee OA based on American College of Rheumatology diagnostic criteria. The patients were evaluated for clinical and dynamometer parameters at the baseline, 4 weeks after treatment, and 12 weeks after treatment. The patients underwent blind injection or US-guided injection. Results: When compared with the baseline, both groups showed significant improvement in pain, physical function, and quality of life parameters. Significant differences were observed between the groups for clinical parameters (30-second chair stand test, 6-minute walk test) in favor of the US-guided group. On the other hand, blind injection was more significantly effective on some parameters of the Nottingham Health Profile. There wasn't any significant improvement in isokinetic muscle strength for either group. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that both US-guided and blind GNB, in the treatment of knee OA, were effective in reducing symptoms and improving physical function. GNB wasn't an effective treatment for isokinetic muscle function. US-guided injections may yield more effective clinical results than blind injections.