• 한국생산제조학회지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.321-327
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• 2009

This paper studied the influences of the main design parameter-the expansion angle and the material properties of the self-expansion anterior cruciate ligament fixation device on the contact condition with the bone and the initial stability of the device. Using finite element analysis, the stress distributions of the ring part of the device and the wall of the bone tunnel were calculated. And the micro-migration of the device by the pull-out force was calculated. From the analysis results, it was found that when designing the self-expansion type anterior cruciate ligament fixation device, it is desirable to use the material having higher Young's modulus and to design the fixation device that all wedges uniformly maintain contact with bone to obtain initial stability after operation.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.430-439
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• 2009

Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) plays an important role in knee extension. Rotational instability due to injured PCL can be restored by various PCL reconstruction methods. In this study, the initial lengthening affected by fixation device and location was demonstrated, and furthermore, the slippage and the relationship between lengthening ratio and slippage ratio in the calcaneus and soft tissue fixation methods was newly suggested. Eight specimens of proximal tibia and Achilles tendon grafts were harvested from four cadavers and divided into four groups in regard to the four different types of transtibial fixation techniques. The cyclic load ranged from 50 N to 250 N applied to each graft fixed to proximal tibia in 55 degrees. The initial lengthening ratio to the total elongation has been approximately constant regardless of the fixation methods. The soft tissue fixation method with an interference screw showed about 56.4% slippage ratio to the total elongation and the same method with a double cross-pin presented about 45.4% slippage ratio. The soft tissue fixation method with an interference screw demonstrated approximately 2 mm less total elongation and about 13% more slippage than lengthening because of poor fixation compared to the same method with a double cross-pin.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2008년도 추계학술대회A
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• pp.1527-1532
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• 2008

45% of the sports accidents is the knee damage and the representative case is the damage of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and the Posterior Cruciate Ligament(PCL). Although the past different views of ACL reconstruction comes to an agreement, the disputes of PCL is remained yet. The most important engineering approach for these various surgery techniques is accurately to understand and to evaluate the fatigue behavior depending on the stress flow and the stress distribution under the allotted load and the cyclic load, which are caused by the graft fixing device, the proximal tibia of the PCL reconstructing structure. Therefore, this study is the basic research of these above facts. The current transtibial tunnel surgery using the cadaveric Achilles tendon grafts is chosen for the various PCL reconstruction. The relationships between the slippage, the extension ratio, and the slippage ratio by the heel bone fixing method and the soft tissue fixing method of the Achilles tendon were also defined. This research will be the essential data to help the resonable operating techniques for the next PCL reconstruction.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2008년도 추계학술대회A
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• pp.1461-1466
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• 2008

In the case of Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), the most frequent mechanism is the dashboard injury, which is directly pressurized to the anterior of the proximal tibia in the state of the knee hyperflexion. The PCL associated ligament damage happens when the posterior injury, the varus, the valgus, the hyperextension and the severe vagus torque are out of the critical value of PCL. After the successful operation cases of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction using the allograft were informed from 1986, a number of results kept over the maximum 10 years were reported. Unfortunately, PCL reconstruction are crowded the surgery techniques such as the graft, the tibia fixing method, the fixation device, the location of the femoral tunnel, the number of the graft bundles and PCL reconstruction to access to the stability of the normal joint is being developed. Therefore, this study is the basic research of these above facts. The current transtibial tunnel surgery using the cadaveric Achilles tendon grafts is chosen for the various PCL reconstruction. The initial extension of the Achilles tendon by the fixing device and its location under the cyclic loading, were observed.

• Knee surgery & related research
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.341-347
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• 2018

Purpose: Tunnel widening following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is commonly observed. Graft micromotion is an important contributing factor. Unlike fixed-loop devices that require a turning space, adjustable-loop devices fit the graft snugly in the tunnel. The purpose of this study is to compare tunnel widening between these devices. Our hypothesis is that the adjustable-loop device will create lesser tunnel widening. Materials and Methods: Ninety-eight patients underwent ACL reconstruction from January 2013 to December 2014. An adjustable-loop device was used in 54 patients (group 1) and a fixed-loop device was used in 44 patients (group 2). Maximum tunnel widening at 1 year was measured by the L'Insalata's method. Functional outcome was measured at 2-year follow-up. Results: The mean widening was 4.37 mm (standard deviation [SD], 2.01) in group 1 and 4.09 mm (SD, 1.98) in group 2 (p=0.511). The average International Knee Documentation Committee score was 78.40 (SD, 9.99) in group 1 and 77.11 (SD, 12.31) in group 2 (p=0.563). The average Tegner-Lysholm score was 87.25 (SD, 3.97) in group 1 and 87.29 in group 2 (SD, 4.36) (p=0.987). There was no significant difference in tunnel widening and functional outcome between the groups. Conclusions: The adjustable-loop device did not decrease the amount of tunnel widening when compared to the fixed-loop device. There was no significant difference in outcome between the two fixation devices. Level of Evidence: Level 3, Retrospective Cohort.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.132-138
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• 2008

We investigated the biomechanical properties of a newly designed self-expansion type anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) anchor. The ACL anchor consists of the ring section giving the elastic force, the wedge for maintaining in contact with the femur tunnel wall and the link suspending hamstring graft or artificial ligament. The main design parameters that determine the performance of this device were the expansion angle (${\theta}$) and the thickness ($t_R$). The Ti6Al4V anchors were heated after inserting in a jig for 1 hour at $800^{\circ}C$ in a protective argon gas atmosphere and allowed to cool to room temperature in the furnace. In order to investigate the influence of the expansion angle and the thickness of the ring on the biomechanical properties of the anchor, the maximum pull-out load, stiffness and slippage of the ACL anchor were measured using the pull-out tester, and statistical analyses were also executed. The present results showed that the design parameters gave a significant effect on the performance of the self- expansion type of anchor. The pull-out load of the ACL anchors significantly increased as the thickness of the ring section was increased, having a similar trend for both expansion angles. The ACL anchor showed about 2.5 times higher values of the pull-out load than that of the minimum load (500N)required for the "accelerated rehabilitation". The optimum ${\theta}$ and $t_R$ values of this ACL anchor were suggested to have sufficient resistance against the pull-out force, high stiffness and relatively low slippage after ACL reconstruction.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.141-147
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• 2006

목적: 자가 슬괵건과 동종 경골건을 이용한 전방 십자 인대 재건술의 임상적, 방사선학적 결과를 비교하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1년 이상 추시가 가능한 자가건 24예 및 동종건 30예를 이용하여 전방 십자 인대 재건술을 시행한 총 54예를 대상으로 하였다. 임상적 평가기준으로 Lysholm Knee 점수, Tegner activity 점수, Lachman 검사, Pivot-Shift 검사, 대퇴 사두근 위축, 절개부위 감각이상 및 전방 슬관절 통증 등을 평가 하였으며, 방사선학적 평가로 $Telos^{(R)}$ 기기를 이용하여 전방 전위 정도를 비교 하였다. 결과: 최종 추시 Lvsholm Knee점수는 자가건 군에서 91.6점 $(68{\sim}100)$. 동종건 군에서 92.6점 $(77{\sim}100)$으로 향상되었고, Tegner activity 점수는 두 군 모두 수상 전에 비해 경도의 감소가 있었으나, 두 군간의 유의한 차이는 없었다. Lachman 검사, Pivot-Shift검사, 대퇴사두근 위축, 절개부위 감각이상 및 전방 슬관절 통증 및 $Telos^{(R)}$기기를 이용한 전방 전위 검사에서도 두 군간에 통계적 차이는 없었다. 결론: 자가 슬괵건 및 동종 경골건을 이용한 전방 십자 인대 재건술의 임상적 및 방사선학적 결과는 두 군간의 유의한 차이는 없었다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.143-148
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• 2016

Background: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the accuracy of reduction based on postoperative computed tomography (CT) images after arthroscopic stabilization using tightrope system for unstable distal clavicle fracture. Methods: Twelve patients with distal clavicle fracture combined with coracoclavicular (CC) ligament injury (type II, V) who received arthroscopically assisted fixation using a flip button device were evaluated for accuracy of reduction using 3-dimensional postoperative CT scan by measuring the degree of distal clavicular angulation and clavicular shortening. Results: Immediate postoperative plain radiograph confirmed restoration of the CC distance (CCD) in 10 patients. At final follow-up, the CCD remained reduced anatomically on plain radiographs in these patients. All patients showed excessive posterior angulation and shortening compared to the opposite side. The average Constant score recovered to 94.8 at final follow-up. Conclusions: Indirect reduction and arthroscopic subacromial approach with flip button fixation of unstable distal clavicle fractures demonstrated favorable clinical results despite unavoidable posterior angulation of distal clavicle and shortening the total length of clavicle.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.21-25
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• 2002

목적: 슬괵건과 대퇴부의고정을 위해새로이 고안된Ligament Anchor (LA) 나사를이용한전방십자인대재건술후 임상결과에평가하고자하였다. 대상및방법: 슬괵건4가닥과LA 나사를이용하여전방십자인대재건술후최소2년이상추시가능하였던 58예를대상으로하였다. 이식건의 고정으로 대퇴골측은 LA나사를, 경골측은 생흡수성 간섭나사를 이용하였다. 평균 추시기간은 28개월이었다. 임상적결과로는 Lachmann 검사와Lysholm 점수를이용하였으며 방사선학적 결과로는 Telos(R) 기기(Telos stress device; Austin & Associates, Inc., Polston, US)를 이용한 전방 전위방사선 사진을 촬영하여 건측과의 전방이완도 차이와 골터널확대정도를평가하였다. 결과: Lysholm 점수는술전평균6 0점에서술후평균94.0점으로호전되었으며, 술전Lachmann 검사상 16예에서 경도의양성, 24예에서중등도, 18예에서 고도의 양성 소견을 보였으며, 술 후 Lachmann 검사상50예는 음성이었으며, 8예에서만 경도의 양성소견을 보였다. Telos(R) 기기를 이용한 전방전위 검사상 건측과의 차이는 술 전 평균12.9 mm에서 최종 추시상 3.1 mm로호전되었다(p<0.05). 대퇴터널은전후방방사선사진상수술직후10.6 mm에서최종추시상12.7 mm(21.1$\%$ )로확장되었으며, 측면방사선사진상술후10.7 mm에서최종추시상12.4 mm(16.5$\%$)로확장되었다(p<0.05). 경골터널은전후방방사선사진상술후9.8 mm에서최종추시상11.8 mm(20.7$\%$)로확장되었으며측면방사선사진상술후9.9 mm에서최종추시상11.7 mm(18.9$\%$)로확장되었다(p<0.05) .결론: 슬괵건과L A나사를이용한전방십자인대재건술은임상성적이우수하며, 슬관절전방동통이나골터널확장등의합병증이적어슬관절의전방안정성을회복하는데좋은이식물및내고정물이라생각된다.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.69-73
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• 2001

목 적 : 대퇴부의 고정을 위해 새로이 고안된 Ligament Anchor(LA) 나사와 슬괵건을 이용한 전방십자인대 재건술 후 임상결과와 골터널의 확장을 평가하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 슬괵건 4가닥과 LA 나사를 이용하여 전방십자인대 재건술 후 최소 2년 이상 추시 가능하였던 58예를 대상으로 하였다. 이식건의 고정으로 대퇴골측은 LA나사를, 경골측은 생흡수성 간섭나사를 이용하였다 평균 추시기간은 28개월이었다. 임상적 결과로는 Lachmann 검사와 Lysholm 점수를 이용하였으며 방사선학적 결과로는 골터널의 확대정도와 $Telos^{\circledR}$ 기기(Telos stress device; Austin & Associates, Inc., Polston, US)를 이용한 전방 전위 방사선 사진을 촬영하여 건측과의 전방이완도 차이를 평가하였다. 결과 : Lysholm 점수는 술 전 평균 60에서 술 후 평균 94.0점으로 호전되었으며, 술 전 Lachmann 검사상 16예에서 경도의 양성, 24예에서 중등도, 18예에서 고도의 양성 소견을 보였으며, 술 후 Lachmann 검사상 50예는 음성이었으며, 8예에서만 경도의 양성소견을 보였다. $Telos^{\circledR}$ 기기를 이용한 전방전위 검사상 건측과의 차이는 술전 평균 12.9mm에서 최종 추시상 3.1mm로 호전되었다(p<0.05). 대퇴 터널은 전후방 방사선 사진상 수술직후 10.6mm에서 최종 추시상 12.7mm$(21.1\%)$로 확장되었으며, 측면 방사선 사진상 술 후 10.7mm에서 최종 추시상 12.4mm$(16.5\%)$로 확장되었다(p<0.05). 경골 터널은 전후방 방사선 사진상 술 후 9.8mm에서 최종 추시상 11.8mm$(20.7\%)$로 확장되었으며 측면 방사선 사진상 술 후 9.9mm에서 최종 추시상 11.7mm$(18.9\%)$로 확장되었다(p<0.05). 결론 : LA나사와 슬괵건을 이용한 전방십자인대 재건술은 골터널의 확장이 적으며 임상 성적도 우수하여 슬관절의 전방 안정성을 회복하는데 좋은 이식물 및 내고정물이라 생각된다.