• Biomaterials and Biomechanics in Bioengineering
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.27-35
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• 2016

Anterior knee pain is a major problem among adolescents and young adults especially those who participates in sports. The most common pathogenesis of anterior knee pain can arise from compression and shear forces in the patellofemoral joint. It is also caused by impingement of infrapatellar fat pad. Fat pad impingement can occur when the fat pad becomes swollen and inflamed due to a direct blow or chronic irritation. As a result, the bottom tip (or inferior pole) of the patella can pinch the fat pad. One of the many causes of swollen fat pad can be secondary to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The aim of this study was to compare the infrapatellar fat pad volume in patients with acute ACL injury and a group of age-, gender-, and activity- matched controls with intact ligament. Axial magnetic resonance (MR) images have been performed on 32 patients with torn ACL and 40 control patients. The volume of the fat pad was measured digitally from MR image by using a 3d Reconstruction software, ellipsoidal approximation, and a MATLAB code. The results were compared between patients with torn ACL and control group. Patients with a torn ACL had a significantly larger fat pad than the controls (P=0.01). There was no significant difference between the methods used to measure the infrapatellar fat pad volume (P=0.83-0.87). Thus, lesions of the infrapatellar fat pad is often associated with ACL injury.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.241-254
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• 2010

Anterior cruciate ligament tear is a common disease of knee injury. We report 1 case of anterior cruciate ligament complete tear diagnosed by MRI(magnetic resonance imaging) imaging and 1 case after reconstruction. Outcomes were measured by visual analogue scale(VAS) and Lysholm knee scoring scale. We applied acupuncture treatment, bee venom injection, bongchuna and prescribed herbal medication. Patients who treated by oriental medical treatments had a significant effect on the pain decrease and range of motion and knee function. Oriental medical treatments are very useful on pain reduction and prevention of muscle contraction, leading to satisfied rehabilitation, as wee as diminishing recurrence after operation.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.239-247
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• 2000

Knowledge of the anatomy and biomechanics of the knee is critical fur successful rehabilitation fellowing knee injury and surgery. Biomechanics of both the tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joints must be considered. The purpose of this paper is to provid framework for rehabilitation of the knee by reviewing the biomechanics of the tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joints. This will include discussion of the relevant arthrokinematics as well as the effects of open and closed chain exercises. The implications for rehabilitation of the knee will be highlighted.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.69-74
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• 2012

목적: 슬관절의 신전 또는 굴곡 시 슬와 동맥의 위치 변화를 확인하고 슬관절의 후방 관절낭 유리술을 시행 후의 슬와 동맥의 위치 변화를 측정하여 슬관절 수술 시 슬와 동맥의 손상을 최소화 할 수 있는 자세 및 후방 관절낭 유리술의 유용성에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 중년의 남성 및 여성, 총 2구의 신선 동결 전신 사체로서, 모두 4례의 슬관절을 대상으로 하였다. 슬관절을 0도, 30도, 60도, 90도 각도로 굴곡하여, 각각의 각도에서 관절면 및 관절면으로부터 원위 1 cm 및 2 cm에서 경골 후방 피질골로 부터 슬와 동맥과의 거리를 측정하였다. 관절경을 이용하여 후방 관절낭 유리술을 시행하였고, 같은 방법으로 경골 후방 피질골로부터 슬와 동맥과의 거리를 측정하였다. 결과: 슬와 동맥에서 후방 경골 피질까지의 거리는 관절면, 관절면 원위 1 cm, 관절면 원위 2 cm에서 0도 굴곡 시 평균 6.3 mm (4.5~7), 4.6 mm (3.6~6), 4.9 mm (3.9~5.8), 30도 굴곡 시 평균 7.4 mm (5.2~9), 4.9 mm (3.6~7.2), 5.3 mm (3.8~6.6), 60도 굴곡 시 평균 8.7 mm (5.4~11), 5.2 mm (4.9~7.3), 6.2 mm (5.4~9.6), 90도 굴곡 시 9.8 mm (5.8~12.1), 5.5 mm (5.1~7.4), 6.5 mm (5.4~10.7) 이었다. 후방 관절낭 유리술 시행 후에는 관절면, 관절면 원위 1 cm, 관절면 원위 2 cm에서 0도 굴곡 시 6.5 mm (5.5~7.5), 5.8 mm (3.9~7.2), 5.2 mm (3.8~7.0), 30도 굴곡 시 7.7 mm (5.5~9,1), 7.1 mm (4.6~7.6), 5.5 mm (4.1~6.9), 60도 굴곡 시 8.9 mm (5.7~11.2), 8.5 mm (5.5~9.2), 6.4 mm (5.3~10.1), 90도 굴곡 시 10.2 mm (6.3~13.6), 9.5 mm (6.5~11), 6.6 mm (5.9~9.8)로 측정되었다. 결론: 슬관절을 굴곡시킬수록 슬관절 관절면에서 관절면 원위 2 cm 사이에서는 경골 후방 피질골과 슬와 동맥 사이의 거리를 증가되어 슬관절 수술시 슬와 동맥 손상을 줄일 수 있다. 또한 후방 관절낭 유리술을 시행하게 되면 경골 후방 피질골과 슬와 동맥 사이의 거리를 더 증가시켜 슬와 동맥 손상을 보다 더 줄일 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.109-120
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• 2010

Objective : This study was to investigate the clinical effect of Rubiae Radix pharmacopuncture on knee joint pain. Methods : The patients were treated by Rubiae Radix pharmacopuncture, Acupuncture, herbal medicine. To evaluate the effect of the treatment, The patient's symptoms were assessed by Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) Score, Knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score(KOOS) and physical examinations. Results : In all cases, the pain was reduced significantly according to improvement of VAS score, KOOS and active Range Of Motion(ROM) of knee joint. VAS score and KOOS of all cases were decreased. In two cases, ROM of knee joint has improved. But in one case, ROM of knee joint has still been restricted. But there are no noticeable changes in physical examinations. Conclusion : These results suggest that Rubiae Radix pharmacopuncture might be an effective method to treat patients with knee joint pain. But, It's necessary to have more observations and experiments with Rubiae Radix pharmacopuncture.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.281-286
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• 2020

Objective: This study examined the effects of dynamic tape applied to the patellofemoral joint on the knee valgus angle, muscle activity, and ground reaction force during a single leg squat (SLS) and single leg landing (SLL). Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Twenty-four subjects (11 male, 13 female) who met the inclusion criteria were screened by the knee palpation and patella compression tests. First, the knee valgus angle and muscle activity during SLS were measured. Second, the knee valgus angle and ground reaction force during SLL were measured. For the intervention, a patella joint loop using dynamic tape was used. The knee valgus angle, muscle activities in SLS and SLL after the intervention, and the ground reaction force were measured in the same way. A paired t-test was used to examine the difference between before and after the intervention. Results: The knee valgus angle showed a statistically significant improvement after dynamic taping application in SLS and SLL (p<0.05). The differences in muscle activity of the VL/VMO and ground reaction forces were not statistically significant after dynamic taping application in SLS and SLL. Conclusions: This study showed that dynamic taping applied around the patellofemoral joint was effective in improving the knee valgus angle in SLS and SLL and had a reduced risk of secondary injury during sports activity.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.31-35
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• 1997

MRI(magnetic resonance imaging) is very useful to visualize the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury of the knee. Differential features of ACL injury at MRI according to acute and chronic stage should be evaluated to enable accurate assessment of the integrity or ACL. Distinguishing features of normal anatomy. acute and chronic injuries or ACL at MRI will be reviewed.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.510-513
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• 2006

Purpose: The Rectus abdominis muscle free flap is utilized in various reconstruction surgeries due to easiness in harvesting, consistency of vascular pedicle and reduced donor site morbidity. But rarely, femoral nerve injury during rectus abdominis harvesting can be resulted. We report a case of femoral nerve injury after rectus muscle harvesting and discuss the injury mechanism with the follow-up process of this injury. Methods: To reconstruct the defect of middle cranial base after wide excision of cystic adenocarcinoma of the external ear, rectus muscle free flap was havested in usual manner. To achieve a long vessel, inferior epigastric artery was dissected to the dividing portion of femoral artery and cut. Results: One week after the surgery, the patient noted sensory decrease in the lower leg, weakness in muscle strength, and disabilities in extension of the knee joint resulting in immobilization. EMG and NCV results showed no response on stimulation of the femoral nerve of the left leg, due to the defects in femoral nerve superior to the inguinal ligament. With routine neurologic evaluations and physical therapy, on the 75th day after the operation, the patient showed improvement in pain, sensation and muscle strength, and was able to move with walking frame. In 6 months after the operation, recovery of the muscle strength of the knee joint was observed with normal flexion and extension movements. Conclusion: Rarely, during dissection of the inferior epigastric artery, injuries to the femoral nerve can be resulted, probably due to excessive traction or pressure from the blade of the traction device. Therefore, femoral nerve injury can be prevented by avoiding excessive traction during surgery.

• 대한정형외과 초음파학회지
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.73-77
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• 2008

목적: 슬관절의 내측 측부 인대 손상으로 인한 내측 불안정의 정도 측정 시에 초음파를 이용하여 내반 및 외반 상태에서 동적으로 측정하는 기법을 기술하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2008년 1월부터 2008년 4월까지 내측 측부 인대의 손상이 있었던 7예를 대상으로 하였다. 추시 관찰 시에 손상 직후 운동제한 보조기(limited motion brace)를 착용시켜 보존적 치료를 시행하였고 수상 직후, 6주 및 12주에 초음파로 내측 불안정성의 치유 경과를 관찰하였다. 평가는 슬관절을 30도 굴곡시키고 내반 및 외반 상태에서 대퇴골의 내측f 상과의 직하부에서 경골의 골 기시부까지의 거리를 계측하였다. 결과: 초음파 이용 시 내측 상과(medial epicondyle) 직하부에 골피(cortex)가 직선으로 내려가기 시작하는 부위와 경골 근위부의 관절 연골 둥근 부분 직하부의 골피 시작 부위 사이의 거리를 계측하였고 내반 및 외반은 하지 중력 만을 이용한 생리적 상태로 초음파 시야를 조정하면서 동적으로 측정하여 항상성 있는 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 결론: 초음파는 내측 불안정의 정도 평가 시에 내측 측부 인대의 추가 손상 없이 내반 및 외반의 동적 상태로 측정할 수 있는 방법이다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.53-60
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• 2008

Purpose : To describes the important aspects of knee joint movement and function used when applying PNF technique to the lower limb. Method : The knee was a very important roles in the lower limb movement and ambulation. This study summarizes the physiologic movement of knee to the PNF lower extremity patterns. Result : The tibiofemoral joint is usually described as a modified hinge joint with flexion-extension and axial rotation by two degrees of freedom movement. These arthrokinematics are a result of the geometry of the joints and the tension produced in the ligamentous structures. The patellofemoral joint is a sellar joint between the patella and the femur. Stability of the patellofemoral joint is dependent on the passive and dynamic restraints around the knee. In a normal knee the ligaments are inelastic and maintain a constant length as the knee flexes and extends, helping to control rolling, gliding and translation of the joint motions. Conclusions : It is important to remember that small alterations in joint alignment can result in significant alterations in patellofemoral joint stresses and that changes in the mechanics of the patellofemoral joint can also result in changes in the tibiofemoral compartments. Successful treatment requires the physical therapist to understand and apply these arthrokinematic concepts. When applied to PNF low extremity patterns, understanding of these mechanical concepts can maximize patient function while minimizing the risk for further symptoms or injury.