• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.19-28
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• 2021

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to apply manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and high-frequency diathermy (HFD) to patients with axillary web syndrome (AWS), one of the side effects of breast cancer surgery, and to treat upper extremity pain, volume, function of the upper extremity, (joint range of motion; ROM, disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand; DASH) and quality of life before and after treatment. It is to determine the effect of treatment by checking the level change. Methods : This study is a case series. A total of 5 patients diagnosed with AWS after breast cancer surgery voluntarily participated in this study. The intervention program consisted of stretching, MLD and HFD. It was conducted 3 times a week for 30 minutes for 4 weeks. In order to compare the effects of pain (numeric pain rating scale; NPRS), volume, upper limb function (ROM, DASH) and quality of life (the European organization for research and treatment of cancer quality of life questionnaire-breast, EORTC QLQ-BR23) evaluations were compared before and after 4 weeks of intervention. All measured variables were analyzed and expressed as mean, standard deviation and percentage. Results : The shoulder NPRS level of the subjects in all case groups decreased, the volume decreased and the shoulder flexion, abduction ROM increased. It showed improvement in DASH and quality of life, QLQ-BR23. Conclusion : After breast cancer surgery, we confirmed the possibility that MLD and HFD treatments could be effective in improving pain, decreasing volume, increasing upper extremity function, and quality of life for patients who have difficulties with AWS. The possibility has been confirmed, and additional research is needed by increasing the number of participants in the experiment in the future.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.241-243
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• 2006

Central pain is defined as pain associated with lesions of the central nervous system, and is among the most intractable of chronic pain syndromes. A 47 year-old-female, who had right arm and shoulder pain, was diagnosed with syringomyelia of the Arnold Chiari malformation type I and received foramen magnum decompression and a syringo-subarachnoid shunt. After the operation, the evoked pain was improved, but she complained of a continuous burning pain, coupled with cold and tactile allodynia. This symptom failed to fully subside on administration of oral medicine; therefore, brachial plexus block was performed, which relieved her pain transiently. Through repeated trials, a gradual decrease in the pain intensity and frequency was found. However, the way in which brachial plexus block improves spinal central pain is not completely known.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보통신학회 2016년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.118-119
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• 2016

본 논문에서는 팔을 반듯이 위로 올렸을 때 통증이 발생하는 어깨 질환에 대한 도수치료법(Manual Therapy)을 제시한다. 실험에서는 도수진단(Manual Diagnosis)을 위하여 팔을 반듯이 위로 올릴 때 팔의 각도를 입력하고, 이상이 발생할 시 진단 및 치료법까지 시스템에서 제시한다.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.109-115
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• 2020

어깨는 인간의 몸통과 양팔을 연결하는 부위를 말하며, 양팔을 움직이는데 핵심적인 역할을 한다. 특히 양손을 머리의 뒤쪽으로 보내거나 우리 몸으로부터 멀리 보내는데 가장 중요한 역할을 수행한다. 본 논문에서는 어깨에서 팔의 안쪽 돌림과 가쪽 돌림에 대하여 각도를 측정하고, 이상 유무와 관련된 증상을 파악하며, 이러한 증상을 예방하는 방법까지 제시하도록 한다. 어깨에서 팔의 안쪽돌림과 가쪽 돌림의 각도는 70°~90°가 일반적이다. 그리고 각도가 이에 못 미치거나 통증을 느끼면 어깨에 이상이 생긴 것이다. 또한 일반인 남녀 각각 50명씩 총 100명을 대상으로 실험을 수행하여 이상이 있는 환자를 판별하였다.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.264-267
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• 1996

Cervical epidural block can be useful in the management of acute and chronic pain of the head, neck, shoulder, and arm, for selected patients. In spite of the widespread use of cervical epidural blocks for pain, there is limited published data on the specific technique and complications regarding the procedure. High levels of epidural block do not appear to be associated with clinically significant circulatory or ventilatory changes unless the concentrations of local anesthetics used are great enough to produce paralysis of intercostal and phrenic nerves. However, high level of epidural block is associated with sympathetic block which may affect responses of circulatory and ventilatory systems. Accordingly, the possibility of major complications of cervical epidural block must be borne in mind. We experienced two cases of respiratory arrest during cervical epidural block with bupivacaine. This is a report regarding complications of cervical epidural block.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.123-135
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• 2007

Objectives : A number of instruments have been developed to measure the quality of life in patients with various shoulder disorders. Much progress has been made in this area, and currently an appropriate instrument exists for each shoulder state. The purpose of this study is to review the instruments that are currently in use for assessing the shoulder joint. Methods : A literature research was performed to choose appropriate scales for assessment of function and the disability of the shoulder. Theoretically based scales were selected for review. Therefore, 11 scales were reviewed. The status of scales involved in shoulder treatment of acupuncture throughout several countries was evaluated. Results : 11 scales: The American shoulder and elbow surgeons evaluation form(ASES), Constant Shoulder Score, The disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand(DASH), Shoulder Disability Questionnaire (SDQ), The Shoulder Pain And Disability index(SPADI), The simple shoulder test(SST), Oxford Shoulder Questionnaire(OSQ), The Rotator Cuff quality-of-life Measure(RC-QoL), Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index(WOSI), Western Ontario Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder Index(WOOS), Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index(WORC), wereevaluated. Each measurement has its own composition and characteristics. Their validity, reliability, responsiveness and practical characteristics were already evaluated. We found 3 domestic and 10 overseas papers about shoulder treatments using acupuncture assessed with shoulder scales. Conclusions : In clinical research, the selection of the measurement scale should take account of the condition of disease, the patient's traits and the characteristics of the research. Moreover, appropriate scales, which havevalidity, reliability, responsiveness and practical characteristics, are needed to enhance the quality of research.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제27권12호
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• pp.1008-1014
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• 1994

Increased interest in alternative approach to thoractomy has developed because of the considerable morbidity associated with the standard posterolateral thoracotomy[ST]. Muscle sparing thoracotomy is appeared as excellent alternative because of less postoperative pain and morbidity than standard posterolateral one. Vertical axillary muscle sparing thoracotomy[VM] is the newly revised modified muscle sparing thoracotomy that overcomes the disadvantages of previous lateral muscle sparing thoracotomy such as seroma, cosmetic problems, and need of subcutaneous drains. We conducted a prospective study of 45 consecutive patients to compare postoperative pain, muscle strength of serratus anterior and latissimus dorsi, and range of motion of the shoulder girdle between ST and VM group. There were no difference in preoperative status, surgical procedure, morbidity, mortality and hospital stay between two groups. But there were significant less postoperative narcotics requirements, more preserved latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior muscle strength, nd larger range of motion of shoulder girdle [ especially flexion and internal rotation in VM group. The opening time was prolonged[p<0.01] but closing time was less in VM group [p<0.01]. The sum of opening and closing time was not different in two group. The length of incision line was shorter in VM group. The vertical skin incision was concealed by the upper arm.In conclusion vertical axillary muscle sparing thoracotomy is good alternative for various intrathoracic procedures with less postoperative pain, well preserved muscle strength,increased range of motion of the shoulder girdle and impressive cosmetic outcome.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.185-190
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• 2017

Objectives : The research was conducted for the use of HT1 in the shoulder disease through correct acupuncture. Methods : (1) The contents were compared through reviewing literature. (2) The literature was studied in conjunction with the shoulder pathology and anatomical structures. Results : (1) The location of HT1 is described as 'in the axilla, over the axillary artery' in many literature, and the depth of HT1 is as shallow as 1 cm. The WHO standard also follows this. (2) There were many references to 'in the axilla, between the big muscles' in later generations, but there were mixed opinions about the exact muscle names. Based on the acupunctural review and the musculoskeletal study, the big muscles are considered to be 'Pectoralis major' and 'Latissimus dorsi'. (3) Among the muscles constituting the rotator cuff, applying acupuncture on HT1 is essential for 'Subscapularis m.'. Therefore, it is effective to stimulate 'Subscapularis m.' to a depth of 1.5 to 4 cm. Conclusions : The accurate acupoint of HT1 enables various uses of flank, armpit, shoulder and arm diseases as well as cardiopathy. Especially, it helps to treat the muscles through safe and effective acupuncture in shoulder rotator cuff disorder.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.93-99
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• 1998

상지의 외전에 따른 관절와상완운동 및 견갑흉곽운동은 전체적으로 1.6:1의 비율로 일어나고 있었으며 외전초기에는 주로 관절와상완관절에서 운동이 일어나고 외전후기에는 관절와상완운동보 다도 견갑흉곽운동에서 약간 더 많은 운동이 일어 남을 알 수 있었다. 상지가 외전시 외회전운동은 약 70도정도가 일어나 상당히 많은 양의 외회전이 일어나고 있음을 알 수 있었으며 이 외회전운동은 외전초기에는 완만하게 일어나다 외전후기에 주로 일어나고 있음을 관찰할 수 있었다. 외전하는 동안 상완골두의 상방전위는 90도까지 3mm로 일정하게 일어나다 그 후로는 하방으로 다시전위되어 최대외전에서는 전위의 변화가 거의 없었으며 이 전위는 견봉상완간격의 변화와 밀접한관계가 있음을 알 수 있었다. 그러나 본 연구는 이차원적인 견관절운동에 대한 연구로 이를 참조하여 추후 삼차원적인 입체적 분석 및 다양한 방향에서의 견관절운동에 대한 좀 더 많은 연구와 관심이 필요할 것으로 사료되었다.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.64-68
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• 2005

Migraine is a disabling headache that can occur with or without aura. We present here a case of migraine that was effectively managed by a series of cervical epidural blocks. A 41-year-old woman who had suffered from severe headache on her left temporal area for 12 years visited our pain clinic. Her 11-point numeric pain rating scale was 10 out of 10 at the first visit and the symptoms were associated with homonymous visual disturbances, paresthesia on the left face, shoulder and arm, and general weakness. For the first 5 years after the headaches began, her headache was relatively well controlled by acetaminophen; after then, the acetaminophen wasn't effective. After wandering from this hospital to the next one in search of relief, she managed to visit our pain clinic. We tried several blocks including cervical epidural block, and she was continuously medicated with sumatriptan. Her headache was gradually relieved. Now, her 11-point numeric rating scale is 1-2 out of 10 at the most during her headache attacks.