• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.288-293
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• 2000

This study was aimed at furnishing the data of infraorbital wall fractures and aiding treatment. This is the retrospective study on infraorbital wall fractures. The patients were treated in the Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Chon-Buk National University Hospital from Jan. 1, 1996 to Sep. 30, 1999. The result were as follows : Male predominated over female by a ratio of 3.57 : 1. The most common reason was traffic accident(64.1%). The elapsed time from injury to operation was average 10.4 days. The most frequent site of fractures was Zygomatico-Maxillary complex fracture(61.7%). The highest department of associated injuries was neurologic Dept.(52.3%). The complication after fractures were the ophthalmologic(20.3%), esthetic(14.8%), facial numbness(4.7%), etc in this order. The highest ophthalmologic complications was the enophthalmos(7%).

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제61권6호
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• pp.700-706
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• 2018

Objective : Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PV) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat various spinal pathologies. The maximum number of levels to be injected at one setting is still debatable. This study was done to evaluate the usefulness and safety of multilevel PV (more than three vertebrae) in management of osteoporotic fractures. Methods : This prospective study was carried out on consecutive 40 patients with osteoporotic fractures who had been operated for multilevel PV (more than three levels). There were 28 females and 12 males and their ages ranged from 60 to 85 years with mean age of 72.5 years. We had injected 194 vertebrae in those 40 patients (four levels in 16 patients, five levels in 14 patients, and six levels in 10 patients). Visual analogue scale (VAS) was used for pain intensity measurement and plain X-ray films and computed tomography scan were used for radiological assessment. The mean follow-up period was 21.7 months (range, 12-40). Results : Asymptomatic bone cement leakage has occurred in 12 patients (30%) in the present study. Symptomatic pulmonary embolism was observed in one patient. Significant improvement of pain was recorded immediate postoperative in 36 patients (90%). Conclusion : Multilevel PV for the treatment of osteoporotic fractures is a safe and successful procedure that can significantly reduce pain and improve patient's condition without a significant morbidity. It is considered a cost effective procedure allowing a rapid restoration of patient mobility.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제64권3호
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• pp.96-102
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• 2021

This study aimed to investigate the effect of maternal smoking during pregnancy (MSDP) on the risk of bone fractures in the offspring through a systematic review and meta-analysis. The PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were systematically searched for relevant articles published through July 2019. According to heterogeneity, the pooled risk ratio (RR) and odds ratio (OR) and their corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) were obtained using fixed or random effects models. The heterogeneity and quality of the included studies were assessed by the I-squared (I²) statistic and the Newcastle-Ottawa scale, respectively. Sensitivity analyses were performed to test the effect of MSDP misclassification on the results. The review of 842 search records yielded 5 studies including 8,746 mother-child pairs that were included in the meta-analysis. Pooling adjusted effect measures showed that MSDP was not associated with a later risk of bone fractures in the offspring (pooled RR, 1.15; 95% CI, 0.84-1.58; I²=66.8%; P=0.049). After the adjustment for misclassification, MSDP may be associated with a 27% increased risk of bone fracture (pooled OR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.00-1.62; I²=0%; P=0.537). After the adjustment for misclassification, MSDP is associated with an increased risk of bone fractures among children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.164-169
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• 2019

Background: The conventional surgical method for reconstructing orbital floor fractures involves restoration of orbital continuity by covering an onlay with a thin material under the periorbital region. However, in large orbital floor fractures, the implant after inserting is often dislocated, leading to malposition. This study aimed to propose a novel implanting method and compare it with existing methods. Methods: Among patients who underwent surgery for large orbital floor fractures, 24 who underwent the conventional onlay implanting method were compared with 21 who underwent the novel ${\gamma}$ implanting method that two implant sheets were stacked and bent to resemble the shape of the Greek alphabet ${\gamma}$. When inserting a ${\gamma}$-shaped implant, the posterior ledge of the orbital floor was placed between the two sheets and the bottom sheet was impacted onto the posterior wall of the maxilla to play a fixative role while the top sheet was placed above the residual orbital floor to support orbital contents. Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann-Whitney U test were used for data analyses. Results: Compared to the conventional onlay method, the gamma method resulted in better restoration of orbital contents, better improvement of enophthalmos, and fewer revision surgeries. Conclusion: Achieving good surgical outcomes for extended orbital floor fractures is known to be difficult. However, better surgical outcomes could be obtained by using the novel implantation method of impacting a ${\gamma}$-shaped porous polyethylene posteriorly.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.269-273
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• 2022

Naso-orbito-ethmoidal (NOE) fractures are complicated fractures of the mid-face. The treatment of NOE fractures is challenging and a comprehensive treatment strategy is required. We introduce a case of NOE fracture treated with open reduction and suspension sutures. A 28-year-old woman presented with a unilateral NOE fracture. To reduce the frontal process of the maxilla, a suspension suture was made by pulling the fragment using a double arm suture via a transcaruncular incision. The suture thread was placed in the horizontal plane. Another suspension suture on the inferior orbital rim assisted reduction procedure, and they passed through the overlying skin. The reduction alignment could be finely adjusted by tightening the transcutaneous suture threads while checking the degree of bone alignment through the subciliary incision. The two suture threads were suspended using a thermoplastic nasal splint. An additional skin incision on the medial canthal area, which would have resulted in a scar, could be avoided. Four months postoperatively, computed tomography showed an accurate and stable reduction. The patient was satisfied with her aesthetic appearance, and functional deficits were not present.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.67-71
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• 2024

Clavicle fractures are frequent injuries accounting for approximately 4% of all fractures in adults with about 35% occurring in the shoulder region among which midshaft fractures are the most common (>66%). Nonsurgical management is the treatment of choice for most clavicle fractures; however, poor functional and aesthetic outcomes may result from nonunion, symptomatic malunion, and aesthetic impairment which are the most common complications. A young woman was referred to our clinic for a "Step Deformity" resulting after primary, nonsurgical treatment of a midshaft clavicle fracture. Residual deformity was corrected with a novel simple and little invasive approach. Midshaft clavicle fractures typically only require conservative nonsurgical treatment, nevertheless suboptimal outcomes may occur. Selective osteotomies and fixation are deemed too invasive when only cosmetic impairment of the clavicle contour is present without any functional or sensitive damage and most patients are discouraged from undergoing surgery. Thus far, no specific focus on this topic, nor exploration of possible correction can be found in the published literature. These residual deformities may be very noticeable sometimes and cause psychological distress and social life impairment. Despite no related functional impairment, this deformity should still be addressed, to improve patients' quality of life.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.47-53
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• 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare the radiological results of fixation using the femoral neck system (FNS) and cannulated screw (CS) for treatment of femoral neck fractures. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of patients with femoral neck fractures who underwent internal fixation and had follow-up of more than six months from 2010 to 2020 was conducted. A total of 87 patients were enrolled in the study. The FNS group included 20 patients and the CS group included 67 patients. Classification of fractures was performed according to Garden and Pauwels classification. Operation time, intraoperative blood loss, sliding distance of the implant, lateral soft tissue irritation caused by implants, and complications were evaluated. Results: The mean operation time was 40.30 minutes in the FNS group and 46.84 minutes in the CS group. The mean intraoperative bleeding volume was 51.25 mL in the FNS group and 72.16 mL in the CS group. Bone union was achieved in 18 patients in the FNS group (90.0%) and in 61 patients in the CS group (91.0%). The mean sliding distance of the implant was 4.06 mm in the FNS group and 3.92 mm in the CS group. No patients in the FNS group and 12 patients in the CS group complained of soft tissue irritation. Conclusion: A shorter operative time, less intraoperative bleeding, and less irritation of soft tissue were observed in the FNS group. FNS could be an alternative to CS for fixation of femoral neck fractures.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.502-508
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• 2009

배경: 늑골 골절은 흥부 외상 중에 둔상으로 인한 손상 중 가장 흔한 질환이다. 하지만 늑연골 골절은 연골 부위의 석회화가 동반되지 않는 한 고전적인 흉부 방사선 검사에서 잘 관찰되지 않으며, 이러한 이유로 고전적인 흉부 방사선 검사로는 늑연골 골절의 진단에 한계가 있다 이에 저자들은 고전적인 흉부 방사선 검사에서 간과 되었던 늑연골 늑골 골절의 진단을 위하여 경미한 흉부 둔상 환자에게 흉벽 초음파 검사를 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2008년 4월부터 2009년 3월까지 본원을 내원한 환자를 대상으로 하였고, 고전적 방사선 검사에서 이상 소견이 없었으며 중증 손상을 의심할 만한 병변이 없는 총 45명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 이들 중 여성은 24명, 남성은 21명이었으며, 평균 연령은 50.4$\pm$15.91세(17$\sim$76)였다. 상기 대상자들은 7.5-MHz 직선 탐촉자를 지닌 초음파 기기를 이용하여 흉벽 초음파 검사를 시행하였다 결과: 대상이 된 45명의 환자들 중 30예(67%)에서 늑연골 골절을 관찰할 수 있었고, 15예(33%)에서는 특별한 이상 소견이 관찰되지 않았다. 골절을 지닌 30명의 평균적인 골절 개수는 1.6$\pm$0.81 부위(1$\sim$4)였다. 늑연골 골절의 가장 흔한 동반 소견은 골막 주위 혈종으로 7예(17%)에서는 골절 소견과 동반되어 관찰되었고 1예(2%)에서는 골절 소견 없이 관찰되었다. 두 번째 흔한 동반 소견은 흉골 골절이었고, 5예(12%)에서는 연골 부위 늑골 골절과 동반되어 관찰되었고, 1예(2%)에서는 흉골 골절만 관찰되었다. 결론: 흉벽 초음파 검사는 경미한 흉부 외상 환자에게서 간과되었던 늑연골 골절의 진단에 유용한 방법으로 사료된다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.125-130
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• 2005

Irreducible fracture dislocation of the ankle associated with comminuted displaced fracture of posterior malleolus is rare. Locked posterior malleolar fragments interfere with reduction of fibula or talus in ankle fractures. Prompt recognition and appropriate surgical approaches are necessary to achieve anatomical reduction of the ankle fractures.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.3-6
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• 2020

Nowadays, the incidence of nasal bone fracture is increasing because of social complexity with frequent social activity, and reduction of fractures is relatively simple and can be corrected in short operation time. However, the postoperative results are known to be less satisfied with higher complication rates relatively. These problems could have resulted from inaccurate recognition and interpretation of fracture aspect, inaccurate planning of operation resulting in under or overcorrection, ignoring septal management, complication related nasal packings with removal, postoperative management, and patient satisfaction with complication.