• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.583-593
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• 1998

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of body shape variation of the clinical characteristics of patients who suffered from Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The data were collected from the spine clinics who were all thirty healthy make and female, from April, 1995 to May, 1998. The results of study were as follows ; 1. Total patients statistics mean age is 19years and 21 female, 9 male. 2. We divided 30 patients into four types(I, II, III, IV) by Evaluation form. As the result, Lots of patients included type IV. 3. Body type(IV) : Deformity style of Rt. shoulder & Lt. Pelvis forward style. 4. Body type IV showed a specific character in their life style. When the right shoulder forwarded and left pelvis is ant. tilting. The patients moved always their Lt. lower extremity first in Rt. lower extremity support the weight of body. And moved always their Rt. upper extremity in Lt. upper extremity support the weight of body.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.641-651
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• 2000

The purpose of study is aimed at analysing the body deformity types through movement pattern of shoulder pain patients without considering of upper extremity radiating pain. This study was proceeded in a time-series method through the fifty shoulder pain patients visited the hospital for the first time. The results were as follows. 1. Body type I: Deformity style of Lt shoulder & pelvis forward tilt was 8 patirnts (16%) 2. Body type II: Deformity style of Rt shoulder & pelvis forward tilt style was 22 patirnts (44%) 3. Body type III: Deformity style of Lt shoulder & Rt pelvis forward tilt style was 9 patirnts (18%) 4. Body type IV: Deformity style of Rt shoulder & Lt pelvis forward tilt style was118 patirnts (22%).

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.409-414
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• 2010

Purpose: Poland's syndrome encompasses a constellation of congenital chest wall, breast, and upper extremity deformities. We would like to present several techniques, which may be combined if necessary, used to treat the forms involving both the breast and chest wall according to the degree of deformity. Methods: In a retrospective series of 9 patients (3 men and 6 women), we report our experience with reconstructing breast and chest contour deformities associated with Poland syndrome. We recorded their age, gender, the surgical techniques, and the grade in Poland's syndrome according to the classification of Foucras. Results: The breast and chest wall deformities associated with Poland syndrome can be treated in individualized fashion according to the classification of Foucras. In case of 3 male patients with gradeI, II, the latissimus dorsi muscle pedicled flap improved the chest contour deformity. 3 female patients with grade II underwent the latissimus dorsi muscle pedicled flap with breast implant. 2 female patients with gradeIunderwent breast reconstruction with breast implant and fat injection each other. One female patient with severe chest wall deformity (grade III) underwent breast reconstruction using the free TRAM flap. All patients were satisfied with the results without specific complications. Conclusion: The Individualized correction for this syndrome according to the degree of patient's deformity and preference made the overall satisfaction of the patients high.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.95-98
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• 2010

Purpose: One of the most common cause of upper extremity lymphedema is breast cancer surgery. We experienced the nerve entrapment syndrome which was associated with postmastectomy lymphedema. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of lymphedema induced nerve entrapment syndrome on upper extremity in Korea. Methods: A 54-year-old woman presented with a tingling sensation on her right hand, which had been present for 1 year. On her history, she had a postmastectomy lymphedema on her right upper extremity for 20 years. Initial electromyography (EMG) showed that the ampulitude of the median, ulnar, and dorsal ulnar cutaneous nerve were decreased, and conduction block was also seen in median nerve across the wrist. In needle EMG, incomplete interference patterns were observed in the muscles innervated by median and ulnar nerves. In conclusion, electrophysiologic study and clinical findings suggested right median and ulnar neuropathy below the elbow. Therefore, we performed surgical procedures, which were release of carpal tunnel, Guyon's canal, and cubital tunnel. Results: The postoperative course was uneventful until the first two years. The tingling sensation and claw hand deformity were improved, however, the motor function decreased progressively. In 7 years after the operation, patient could not flex her wrist and thumb sufficiently. EMG which was performed recently showed that ulnar motor response was of low ampulitude. Moreover, median, ulnar, dorsal ulnar cutaneous, lateral antecubital cutaneous and median antebrachial cutaneous sensory response were unobtainable. Abnormal spontaneous activities were observed in upper arm muscles. In conclusion, multiple neuropathies were eventually developed at above elbow level. Conclusion: On treating nerve entrapments associated with lymphedema, medical professionals should be fully aware of the possibility of unpredictable results after the surgery, because of the pathophysiologic traits of chronic lymphedema.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.11-16
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• 2011

목적: 유전성 다발성 외골종 환자에서 상지에 발생한 외골종 병변의 분포와 이와 관련하여 상지의 축성 배열의 변화에 대해 조사하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2001년부터 2009년까지 유전성 다발성 외골종으로 진단받은 38명, 76예를 대상으로 하였다. 외골종 침범 수에 따라 Group A (2부위 이하), Group B (3부위 이상)로 분류하였으며, 각 그룹간 운반각 및 VAS (Visual Analogue Scale), 일상 활동의 제한 정도, 외관상 만족도를 비교 평가하였다. 결과: 외골종으로 진단받은 38명 환자 중 상지에 발생한 외골종은 23명, 43예에서 관찰되었다. 발생 부위로는 상완골 근위부 33예(30%), 척골 원위부 31예(28.2%), 요골 원위부 24예(21.8%) 이었다. Group A, B 각각 운반각은 $10.7^{\circ}$, $13.8^{\circ}$, VAS는 1.3점, 3.5점, 일상생활 능력의 제한은 8점 중 7.3점, 6.6점을 보였으며 외관상 만족한 경우는 13예, 10예였다. 결론: 유전성 다발성 외골종 환자 중 상지 변형은 65%에서 동반되었다. 침범 부위 수가 증가할 수록 운반각 및 VAS는 증가하였고, 일상생활 능력과 만족도는 감소하였다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.150-157
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• 2008

목적: 견갑골 체부 골절의 수술적 치료 결과를 분석하고자 하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 7명의 환자를 대상으로 수술적 치료를 시행하였다. 견갑골 외측 경계가 100% 전위된 경우, 관절와가 $25^{\circ}$ 각변형 되거나 1 cm 이상 내측 전위된 경우, 견갑골 체부와 쇄골 골절이 동반된 경우를 수술적 치료의 대상으로 삼았다. 남자가 5명 여자가 2명, 평균 나이는 49(40~58)세, 평균 추시는 11(6~24)개월 이였다. 두 명은 다발성 늑골 골절과 척추 골절을 동반하였다. 기능적 평가를 위해 UCLA score 와 Korean shoulder score, 술 후 주관적인 만족도를 이용하였다. 결과: UCLA score는 평균29(17~33)점 이었고 평균 Korean shoulder score는 86(63~94)점이었다. 환자의 주관적인 만족도는 10점 만점에 7.7(4~9)이었다. 합병증으로 정복된 골절의 소실 없는 나사못 이완이 1예에서 관찰되었으며 관절와로 돌출된 나사못으로 1예에서는 교환하여야 하였다. 결론: 심하게 전위된 견갑골 체부골절에서는 견관절 및 견갑흉곽관절의 생역학적 이상으로 인한 견관절의 운동 장애를 예방하기 위해 수술적 치료가 도움이 될 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.69-77
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• 2020

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to measure changes in spine inclination and thoracolumbar structure and morphology according to upper-extremity movements with and without resistance in order to evaluate the spine stability in workers. METHODS: Forty-eight middle-aged male workers (mean age, 40.48 ± 6.27 years) participated in this study. Using the spine analysis system, changes in the inclination of the spine and structure as well as shape of the thoracolumbar spine were measured. For posture measurement, the postures of standing, lifting the right and left arms (shoulder joint 90° flexion), and lifting with both arms were measured in random order. In addition, variables were measured using a resistance of 3 kg for each posture. The statistical significance level was set at α = .05 for all variables. RESULTS: There were statistically significant differences between the front and back inclinations of the spine, kyphotic curve of the thoracic spine, lordotic curve of the lumbar spine, rotation changes in the thoracolumbar spine, and rotation changes in the T4 vertebra (p < .05). However, there was no significant difference in the left and right tilts of the spine. In the post-hoc analysis, rotation changes in the T4 vertebra showed a significant difference in posture when resistance was applied to the left and right sides CONCLUSION: Causes of musculoskeletal diseases include excessive thoracic spine rotation, torsion, and hyperlordosis of the lumbar spine. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the working environment in order to ensure a healthy posture and prevent musculoskeletal diseases that can reduce the ability to carry various and/or excessive loads.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.513-519
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• 2014

Background Currently, breast conservation therapy is commonly performed for the treatment of early breast cancer. Depending on the volume excised, patients may require volume replacement, even in cases of partial mastectomy. The use of the latissimus dorsi muscle is the standard method, but this procedure leaves an unfavorable scar on the donor site. We used an endoscope for latissimus dorsi harvesting to minimize the incision, thus reducing postoperative scars. Methods Ten patients who underwent partial mastectomy and immediate partial breast reconstruction with endoscopic latissimus dorsi muscle flap harvest were reviewed retrospectively. The total operation time, hospital stay, and complications were reviewed. Postoperative scarring, overall shape of the reconstructed breast, and donor site deformity were assessed using a 10-point scale. Results In the mean follow-up of 11 weeks, no tumor recurrence was reported. The mean operation time was 294.5 (${\pm}38.2$) minutes. The postoperative hospital stay was 11.4 days. Donor site seroma was reported in four cases and managed by office aspiration and compressive dressing. Postoperative scarring, donor site deformity, and the overall shape of the neobreast were acceptable, scoring above 7. Conclusions Replacement of 20% to 40% of breast volume in the upper and the lower outer quadrants with a latissimus dorsi muscle flap by using endoscopic harvesting is a good alternative reconstruction technique after partial mastectomy. Short incision benefits from a very acceptable postoperative scar, less pain, and early upper extremity movement.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.271-276
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• 2014

Background As the obese population increases in Korea, the number of patients who are trying to lose weight has been increasing steadily. In these patients, skin laxity and deformation of the body contour occurs, which could possibly be corrected by various body contouring surgeries. Here, we introduce the brachioplasty method and our experience of various body contouring surgeries performed in our center. Methods From November 2009 to August 2011, five cases of brachioplasty were performed. When the patient presented with sagging of the lateral inframammary crease and bat wing deformity in the axilla, extended brachioplasty was performed; in this case, the deformation of the axilla and lateral chest was corrected at the same time. A traditional brachioplasty was performed when contouring was needed only for skin laxity in the upper arm. Results Complications, such as hematomas or nerve injuries, were not evident. Some patients experienced partial wound dehiscence due to tension or hypertrophic scars found during the follow-up. In general, all of the patients were satisfied with the improvement in their upper arm contour. Conclusions Given the demands for body contouring surgery, the number of brachioplasty surgical procedures is expected to increase significantly, with abdominoplasty comprising a large portion of these surgeries. For the brachioplasty procedure, preparation and preoperative consultation regarding design of the surgery by experienced surgeons was important to prevent complications such as nerve damage or hematoma formation.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.63-69
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• 2005

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the clinical results after Steindler flexoplasty. Materials and Methods: We analyzed 6 cases who had nearly normal finger and wrist joint flexion function, but could not flex elbow joint actively because of upper arm type brachial plexus injury. We performed operation during the period from February 1997 to July 2003. There were 5 males and 1 female with mean age of 28 years (range: $19{\sim}51$ years) when Steindler flexoplasty was done. The average follow-up period was 3 years 11 months (range: 12 months${\sim}$7 years 4 months). We assessed active range of motion of elbow joint, muscle power and elbow function by Mayer & Green grade scale at last follow-up. We assessed how much they were favorable for Steindler flexoplasty and had improvement of upper extremity function and correction of deformity. Results: Postoperative, flexion range of elbow joint improved to average $111.7^{\circ}$ (range: $90{\sim}130^{\circ}$). $25.8^{\circ}$ (range: $15{\sim}45^{\circ}$) in flexion contracture and $16.6^{\circ}$ (range: $10{\sim}35^{\circ}$) in pronation contracture were remained. Range of motion of elbow joint improved to average $85.3^{\circ}$ (range: $45{\sim}105^{\circ}$). Flexion power of elbow joint improved to Grade 5 in all cases. Postoperatively on Mayer & Green grade scale, there were excellent in 3 cases(50%), good in 2 cases(33.3%), fair in 1 case(16.7%). On patient's own assessment of functional improvement, there were excellent in 4 cases(66.6%), good in 1 case(16.7%) and fair in 1 case(l6.7%). Conclusion: Steindler flexoplasty can reserve good clinical results with being improved to active flexion of elbow joint in cases who have functional hand and wrist, but paralysis upper arm muscle in brachial plexus injury.