• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.93-97
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• 2004

회전근 개의 전층 파열은 운동, 고정, 약물 등의 치료로 재생되기 어렵다. 파열은 시간이 지나면서 격심한 통증은 없어질 수 있으나, 대부분의 환자에서 어깨나 머리 위로 다시 움직일 때 증상이 재발된다. 작은 파열은 진행할 수 있으며, 광범위한 파열 시 통증이 감소될 수 있으나 점진적인 근력 약화가 동반된다. 치료 받지 않은 회전근 개 파열 환자의 일부는 견관절 관절염이 속발될 수 있다. 보존적 방법으로 치료하여도 증상이 지속될 때, 증상을 호전 시키고 기능을 회복시키는 가장 좋은 방법은 수술적 봉합이다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.93-98
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• 1999

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the prognostic factors for arthroscopic subacromial decompres­sion and rotator cuff debridement in impingement syndrome. Materials and Methods : Arthroscopic subacromial decompression with or without rotator cuff debridement was performed in 46 cases of 44 consecutive patients with either stage n or stage ill impingement syndrome. The patients were classified by Neer's stage and size of tear according to the criteria of Cofield. The results were assessed with UCLA rating scale. We used repeated measures ANOVA and Chi-square test to assess correlation between the results and six variables including stage, rotator cuff tear size, age at the operation, duration of symptom, throwing sports activity, and trauma history. The follow-up period averaged 53 months(range, 27 to 92 months). Results: Lower stage by Neer's stage was correlated with higher postoperative scores and with significant difference between preoperative and postoperative scores of UCLA rating scale. However, other factors did not show significant influence upon the results. The patients with complete rotator cuff who showed satisfactory results after procedures were older and had shorter symptom duration, small cuff size. Conclusions : In patients with impingement syndrome treated by arthroscopic debridement and subacromial decompression, superior results were obtained when belonged to a lower Neer stage and when the rotator cuff was only partially tom. In cases with complete rotator cuff tear, higher success rates were obtained with smaller tear sizes. Age at operation, duration of symptoms, throwing athlete, traumatic tear did not affect the results.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.161-166
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• 2003

Purpose: To evaluate the usefulness of arthroscopic repair that was related with full thickness rotator cuff tear and assess clinical result. Materials and Methods: Twenty-one cases of arthroscopically repaired full thickness tear of rotator cuffs were studied. Between October 1998 to July 2002 we have analysed 21 repairs of FTRCT the average age 54(42∼74) years old, mean follow-up was 24(12∼41) months We analyzed the results statistically by paired t-test. Results: Postoperative VAS of pain improved average 7.2 to 1.9, UCLA score improved 13.9 to 31.9, ADL improved 11.5 to 25.5 respectively(all, p<0.001). Eighty-seventh ％ of the patients showed excellent St good results at the final follow-up. The satisfied rate was 90.5%(19cases). Conclusions: Arthroscopic repair in full thickness rotator cuff tear is effective surgical methods.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.139-145
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• 2019

Background: The present study was undertaken to evaluate the relationship between location of the rotator cuff tear and shape of the subacromial spur. Methods: Totally, 80 consecutive patients who underwent arthroscopic repair for partial thickness rotator cuff tear were enrolled for the study. Bigliani's type of the acromion, type of subacromial spur, and location of partial thickness tear of the rotator cuff were evaluated using plain X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging. We then compared the groups of no spur with spur, and heel with traction spur. Results: Of the 80 cases, 25 cases comprised the no spur group, and 55 cases comprised the spur group. There was a significant difference in type of tear (p=0.0004) between these two groups. Bursal side tears were significantly greater (odds ratio=6.000, p=0.0007) in the spur group. Subjects belonging to the spur group were further divided into heel (38 cases) and traction spur (17 cases). Comparing these two groups revealed significant differences only in the type of tear (p=0.0001). Furthermore, the heel spur had significantly greater bursal side tear (odds ratio=29.521, p=0.0005) as compared to traction spur. Conclusions: The heel spur is more associated to bursal side tear than the traction spur, whereas the traction spur associates greater to the articular side tear.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.212-218
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• 2024

Background: Rotator cuff tears commonly cause shoulder pain and functional impairment, prompting surgical intervention such as mini-open and arthroscopic methods, each with distinct benefits. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes and complications of these two approaches. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 165 patients who underwent rotator cuff repair using either arthroscopic-assisted mini-open or full arthroscopic approaches. Patient demographics, tear characteristics, clinical outcomes, and complications were assessed, with statistical analyses conducted to discern differences between the groups. Results: Among the patients, 74 (53.2%) received the mini-open approach, while 65 (46.8%) underwent arthroscopic repair, with a mean follow-up of 19.91 months. The mini-open group exhibited significantly higher postoperative American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) scores compared to the arthroscopic group (P=0.002). Additionally, the mini-open group demonstrated a more significant improvement in ASES scores from preoperative to postoperative assessments (P=0.001). However, the arthroscopic method had a significantly longer operative time (P<0.001). Complications, including anchor placement issues, frozen shoulder, infection, and re-rupture, occurred in 17.3% of patients overall. Re-rupture rates were 13.5% for mini-open and 6.2% for full arthroscopic repair, with no significant difference between the two methods (P=0.317). Conclusions: Both the mini-open and arthroscopic methods yielded favorable clinical outcomes for rotator cuff tear treatment, but the mini-open group exhibited superior results. Surgeons should consider patient characteristics, tear attributes, and surgical expertise when selecting the appropriate technique.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.92-97
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• 2012

목적: 회전근 개 파열의 봉합 가능성은 수술적 치료의 적응증을 정립하는데 매우 중요하다. 저자는 회전근 개의 봉합 가능성 및 치유에 영향을 주는 요소들과 회전근 개 파열의 수술적 치료의 적응증에 대해서 고찰하였다. 대상 및 방법: 회전근 개 파열의 봉합 가능성은 수술적 봉합 가능성과 술 후 회전근 개 파열의 치유 가능성의 측면에서 고려되어야 한다. 회전근 개 파열의 자연 경과에 대한 이해 역시 수술적 치료를 할 것인지 보존적 치료를 할 것인지를 결정하는데 큰 도움을 준다. 결과: 회전근 개의 치유 가능성을 예측하는 세가지 일반적인 범주가 있는데 첫째로 수술적 요소, 생물학적 요소, 환경적 요소이다. 수술의는 수술적 기법을 스스로 선택함으로써 수술적 요소를 제어할 수 있으며, 생물학적 요소는 나이와 급성 외상의 유무, 만성화 정도, 파열의 정도 등을 고려하여 주의 깊게 수술 적응 대상을 선택함으로써, 환경적 요소는 흡연 및 비스테로이드성 소염진통제(nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID) 사용을 피함으로써 더 좋은 임상 결과를 기대할 수 있다. 결론: 회전근 개 파열의 자연 경과와 봉합 가능성에 대한 정확한 이해는 회전근 개 파열의 수술적 치료의 적응증을 정립하고 만족스러운 임상결과를 얻는데 큰 도움을 줄 수 있다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.50-54
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• 2003

Object: To evaluate the efficiencies of the arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery which is Performed without the traction system in the lateral decubitus position. Methods: Twenty-nine cases of the arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery performed without the traction system in the lateral decubitus position were studied from February, 2002 to January, 2005. We performed a repair using the arthroscopic debridement and the arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, or using the mini-open incision technique after the confirmation of rotator cuff tear, then, the arthroscopic subacromial decompression was performed after the confirmation of subacromial lesions Results: We could easily find the subscapularis tear which was often overlooked in the arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery performed with the traction surgery by the relaxation of the subscapularis, as the arm position was internally rotate about 45 to 70 degrees from abducted position. We found that the operation time was reduced 14 minutes shorter than the operation time of the controlled group which had the surgery with the traction system on the average. We also found that there were no neurovascular complications from all cases. Conclusions: The arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery without traction system in the lateral decubitus position provided the better visual field, easy manipulation of the joint and reducing operation time.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.21-26
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• 2021

Background: To evaluate the demographics, clinical and radiographic features of calcific tendinitis of the shoulder in the Korean population, specifically focusing on the incidence of coexisting rotator cuff tear. Methods: Between October 2014 and January 2015, we performed a prospective multicenter study with 506 patients from 11 training hospitals in Korea. We collected data of demographics and radiographic analysis based on simple radiographs, clinical assessments based on visual analog scale (VAS) and the American Shoulder Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, and treatment modalities that are used currently. We also evaluated coexisting rotator cuff tear by ultrasonography (US) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images. Results: There were 402 female patients (79%) with mean age of 55 years (range, 31-87 years). Mean duration of symptoms was 16 months. Mean size of calcific materials was 11.4 mm (range, 0-35 mm). Mean value of VAS and ASES scores were 6.5 (range, 1-10) and 47 (range, 8-95), respectively. Of 383 patients (76%), 59 (15%) had rotator cuff tear including 15 full-thickness tears on US or MRI. Patients with rotator cuff tears were significantly associated with older age, recurrent symptoms, menstrual disorders in females, and having undergone calcification removal surgery and rotator cuff repair (all p<0.05). Conclusions: This study reported demographic, radiographic, and clinical features of calcific tendinitis of the shoulder in Korean population, which were not different from those of Western population. Coexisting rotator cuff tear was found with 15% incidence in this large series, suggesting that further radiographic study to evaluate rotator cuff tear might be needed in some calcific tendinitis patients of older age and presenting with recurrent symptoms.

• 대한정형외과 초음파학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.62-67
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• 2009

목적: 회전근 개 파열이 있는 환자들에서 3차원 초음파 검사를 시행할 때 생리식염수 20 ml를 견관절강 내에 주사 하기 전과 후의 파열 길이 측정과 수술시 측정과의 차이를 비교 분석하여 초음파 검사시 생리식염수의 관절내 주사가 파열의 길이 측정에 더 유용한 방법인지 확인하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2007년 8월부터 2008년 9월까지 회전근 개 파열을 진단받고 수술 받은 환자 14명에 대하여 수술 전 3차원 초음파를 이용하여 측정한 회전근 개 파열의 크기와 실제 수술 중에 측정한 파열의 크기를 비교 분석하였다. 3차원 초음파를 이용한 회전근 개 파열의 측정은 관절강 내에 20 ml의 생리식염수를 주사 하기 전, 후로 파열된 회전근 개의 너비와 내측으로의 이동 정도를 측정하였으며, 관절경 수술시에는 Kirschner 강선을 척수 바늘에 통과시키는 방법으로 파열의 길이를 측정하였고 개방적 수술시에는 자를 가지고 직접 측정하였다. 결과: 3차원 초음파 검사시 생리식염수를 주사하기 전 측정한 크기와 실제 파열된 크기를 비교하였을 때 파열의 너비의 차이는 실제 크기보다 평균 8 mm 작게 측정되었고 내측으로의 이동 정도는 평균 1.9 mm 작게 측정되었다. 생리식염수 주사 후에 측정한 결과는 초음파 검사에서 실제 크기보다 평균 4.1 mm 작게 측정되고, 내측으로의 이동의 정도는 평균 1.6 mm 크게 측정되었다. 결론: 3차원 초음파를 이용한 회전근 개 파열의 진단에서 보다 정확한 크기를 측정하기 위하여 관절강 내에 생리 식염수를 주사한 후 검사하면 보다 정확하고 실제 크기와 유사한 측정이 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.30-34
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• 2004

Purpose: To report our experience of treatment of rotator cuff tear and evaluate the mid-term outcome. Materials and Methods: We have performed 50 cases of mini-open rotator cuff repair from March 1996 to March 1999. Male to female ratio was 34：16, the average age 46.5(23∼57) years old, mean follow-up period was 78(62∼93) months. All-arthroscopic repair and open repair cases were excluded. Mean symptomatic period was 12.5(6∼38) months, operation was indicated in cases of no improvement by 6 months of conservative management. Preoperative simple radiographs and Magnetic resonance arthrography were obtained in all cases. We also observed the inflammation, synovitis, thickness of tear and associated pathology intraoperatively. We evaluated pain, function, and range of motion by UCLA score. Results: Overall UCLA score was mean 29.5 points. Excellent 25, good 18, poor 7 cases. Mean pain score was improved 2.6 to 7.5, 44 cases(88%) were improved and 6 cases(12%) were not improved. Mean functional score was improved 3.4 to 8.5, and activity at follow up, 25 cases(50%) were same, 8 cases(14%) were above, 17 cases(34%) were below compared with preoperative level. Mean active forward flexion was preoperative 112° to postoperative 160°, forward flexion strength was improved 3.8 to 4.7. 43 cases(86%) of patients were satisfied at the result, 7 cases(14%) were not satisfied or aggravated. Results: Mini-open rotator cuff repair was effective method in treating rotator cuff tear.