• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.50-57
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• 2006

목적: 견관절 회전근 개 전층 파열시 관절경적 복원술 후 대결절에 부착되어진 회전근 개의 건이 상완골에 어느 정도의 비율로 건-골(tendon to bone)에 치유되는지에 대하여 알아보고자 하였다. 또한 저자들은 극상건 전층 파열된 례에서 관절경적 복원술 후의 기능적 평가를 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법: 연속적 인 30례의 극상건 전층 파열을 19례에서 one row of anchor를, 11례에서는 two rows of anchor를 사용해 관절경적 복원술을 시행하였다. 환자들의 연령은 51세부터 79세로 평균 63세였으며, 평균 추시 기간은 술후 12개월부터 28개월로 평균 16개월이었다. 술전과 마지막 추시에 주관적 및 객관적인 기능적인 평가를 위해 Constant, ASES와 HCLA score를 측정하였다. 해부학적인 건 치유를 확인하기 위해 30례 전례에서 술후 6개월에서 20개월, 평균 10개월째 자기 공명 관절 조영술(25례)이나 자기 공명 술(5례)을 시행하였다. 결과: 관절경적 복원술후 회전근 개의 대결절에 대한 완전 치유는 30례중 21례(70.0%)였고, 부분적인 파열은 3례(10%)였으며, 극상건이 전혀 치유되지 않아 대결절에 부착되지 못한 경우는 6례 (20%)였으나, 그 중 5례에서는 술후 남아있는 결손의 크기가 처음 술전 보다는 작았다. 객관적인 평가로 Constant score는 술전에 평균 $55.7{\pm}7.1$점에서 술후 마지막 추시 관찰시에 $77.7{\pm}9.7$점으로 향상되었고(p<0.001), ASES xcore는 술전 $39.2{\pm}7.4$점에서 $72.4{\pm}12.6$점으로 향상되었고(p<0.001), UCLA score는 술전 $17.9{\pm}2.2$점에서 $26.5{\pm}5.0$점으로 향상되었다(p<0.001). 견관절의 전방 거상시 근력 이 대결절에 치유된 례 $(7.1kgs{\pm}2.4)$에서 전혀 치유되지 않아 완전히 재 파열되었거나, 부분 파열을 보인 례 $(4.5kgs{\pm}1.0)$에서 보다 통계학적으로 의미 있는 향상을 보였다(p<0.05). 건 치유에 결정적인 영향을 미치는 인자는 환자의 나이였다. 65세 이상의 환자에서는 단지 41.7%만이 대결절에 극상건의 완전한 치유율을 보였다(p<0.05). 결론: 회전근 개 중 극상건 전층 파열된 례에서 관절경적 복원술 후 약 70%에서 완전한 치 유를 보였다. 술후 극상건의 부분 파열 및 재파열은 근력 저하와 직접적인 연관을 가졌다. 특히, 노령 환자에서의 회전근 개 상태가 술후 재파열과 밀접한 관련이 있다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.61-67
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• 2015

Background: The purposes of the study were to examine rotator cuff tendon degeneration with respect to harvesting location, to determine a rationale for debridement of the torn end, and thus, to determine adequate debridement extent. Methods: Twenty-four patients with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear were included in the study. Tendon specimens were harvested during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair from three locations; from torn ends after minimal regularization of fraying (native end group, NE group), from torn ends after complete freshening of the frayed end (freshened end group, FE group), and from the macroscopically intact portion just distal to the musculotendinous junction (musculotendinous junction group, MTJ group). Control samples were harvested from patients admitted for surgery for proximal humerus fracture. Harvested samples were evaluated using a semi-quantitative grading scale. Results: Mean total degeneration scores in the NE group ($13.3{\pm}3.21$), the FE group ($12.5{\pm}2.30$), and in the MTJ group ($10.8{\pm}3.10$) were significantly higher than those in the normal control group ($5.0{\pm}2.87$; all p<0.001). Mean total degeneration score in the NE group was significantly higher than that in the MTJ group (p=0.012), but was not from that of the FE group. Mean total degeneration score in the FE group was not significantly different from that of the MTJ group. Conclusions: Tendon degeneration exists throughout the entire tendon to the macroscopically intact portion of full-thickness rotator cuff tear. Therefore, aggressive debridement to grossly normal appearing, bleeding tendon is unnecessary for enhancing healing after repair.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.85-92
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• 1998

Various methods for fixation of graft have been widely used for reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament. However, the biomechanical strength of each fixation techniques are not fully understood. The purpose of this study is to compare the pull out strength of different fixation techniques which is probably the most important factor for the success at the initial stage of healing. Biomechanical test was carried out to measure and compare the pull out tensile strength of five different fixation techniques in 35 pig(Yorkshire) knees. ANOVA and Duncan multiple comparison test was applied for statistical analysis. In the two fixation techniques with bone patellar tendon bone graft, the mean maximum tensile strength was $1333.4{\pm}148.5N$ with titanium interference screw, while it was $1310.1{\pm}168.9N$ with biodegradable interference screw. The failure mode were pulled out of bone plugs from the femoral tunnel in majority cases. In the fixations with hamstring tendon, the mean maximum tensile strength were $1405.9{\pm}135.1N$ with SemiFix screw, $820.3{\pm}104.5N$ with biodegradable interference screw, and $682.1{\pm}54.2N$ with Endobutton. The mode of failure was variable in each technique. The tendon was pulled out from the tunnel in biodegradable interference screw fixation, the screw was bent in the SemiFix system, and the polyester tape were ruptured or the buttons were pulled into tunnel in Endobutton fixation. The mean maximum tensile strength of two interference screws with bone patellar tendon bone was statistically comparable to that of SemiFix with hamstring tendon. However biodegradable interference screw and Endobutton with hamstring tendon showed weaker maximum tensile strength than above three fixation techniques (P<0.05).

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.162-171
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• 2002

본 연구는 고전압맥동전류자극이 생검 건의 세포 이동 및 증식의 증진 여부를 규명하기 위하여 시행하였다. 닭의 심지굴근건을 적출하고 직경 2mm의 생검하여 배양하였다. 생검 건에 100 pps, 50V로 30분간 음극으로 고전압맥동전류자극한 후 생검 건을 피브린로 피복하고 6일간 배양한 후 세포의 이동거리를 측정하고 7일 후 세포증식능을 측정하였다. 대조군과 고전압맥동전류자극군의 세포 이동 거리 및 흡광도를 t-검정한 결과 고전압맥동전류자극군의 세포 이동 거리가 유의하게 증가하였으며 (t=-2.675, p<0.05), 흡광도도 유의하게 증가하였다 (t=-2.136, p<0.05). 이러한 결과는 고전압맥동 전류자극이 생검 건 섬유모세포의 성장과 증식을 유발시키고 있음을 보여주고 있으며, 이러한 결과는 고전압맥동전류자극이 섬유모세포의 세포반응을 활성화시켰음을 시사하고 있어 고전압맥동전류자극의 건손상 치유 기전의 일부를 제시하였다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.543-547
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• 2009

Purpose: Adhesion is the most common and troublesome complication after repair of flexor tendon injury. Recently, use of sodium hyaluronate derivatives for adhesion prevention is increasing. A commercial product, Guardix$^{(R)}$, sodium hyaluronate(NaHe) combined with carboxymethylcellulose(CMC) has been newly developed as a preventive material for adhesion. We have investigated its effect in rabbits. Methods: Twenty seven male New Zealand white rabbits were operated under ketamine anesthesia. After tendon repair in zone II of the hind paw, Guardix$^{(R)}$(experimental group) or normal saline(control group) was administered. Biomechanical tests were performed to estimate adhesion formation at 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks after the operation. Maximum tensile load to flex the distal interphalangeal joint 50 degree from its resting state(MTL50) was measured, depicting the amount of adhesion formed. Subsequently, breaking strength was assessed. Results: There were no postoperative complications such as infection, wound dehiscence, or hematoma. MTL50 was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group at 4, 8, 12 weeks (p<0.05). Mean value of MTL50 was 6.64N in the experimental group and 28.53N in the control group at 12 weeks after surgery. There were no significant differences in breaking strength. Conclusion: Our results indicate that Guardix$^{(R)}$ is helpful in reducing adhesion formation and does not interfere with normal healing processes of the tendon.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.323-329
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• 2023

Rotator cuff tear is a common shoulder injury that compromises both function and quality of life. Despite the prevalence of the injury and advancements in repair techniques, a significant percentage of these repairs fail. This review aims to explore the multifactorial reasons behind this failure, including the degenerative nature of the rotator cuff tendon, inherent and extrinsic factors, and the role of hypoxia in tissue degeneration. Additionally, it elucidates potential strategies for improving healing outcomes.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.242-242
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• 2023

• Journal of Magnetics
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.225-228
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• 2012

Muscle contusion usually results from a direct blunt impact and is frequently associated with contact sports. Muscle contusion results from microscopic muscle fiber and capillary disruption causing a microhemorrhage dissecting torn fibers and remaining viable muscle fibers. Recent studies concluded that some physical methods, including pulsed ultrasound (PU) and pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) treatment, accelerate and facilitate wound healing, improve scar quality and have beneficial effects on muscle and tendon healing. However, there are few studies on the effects of the early use of physical methods, such as PU and PEMF, on the expression of neurotrophic factors. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of the early application of PU and PEMF, measured through the expression of BDNF in the muscles (gastrocnemius) and spinal cords of rats after skeletal muscle contusion. In the spinal cords and muscles, there was a significant increase of BDNF expression in the PEMF and PU groups, a greater increase was found in the PEMF group than in the PU group. In conclusion, PEMF is a useful therapeutic method that improves muscle healing after muscle contusion.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.751-754
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• 2008

Purpose: Delayed rupture of flexor pollicis longus as a sequelae of the plate inserted for distal radius fracture is a very rare. This is the first case reported and published in Korea. Methods: A 48 years old female patient visited hospital, complaining flexor disturbance of interphalangeal joint of left thumb, which suddenly occurred without any external wound. We found that she had received operation of fixing plate for fracture of left distal radius 10 years ago. As operational opinion, we have checked that flexor pollicis longus tendon has been ruptured with oblique ways being stimulated by extended plate to palmar side over long period. Results: Authors performed tenorrhaphy of flexor pollicis longus without tendon graft and presented a successful active flexion of the left thumb interphalangeal joint 1 year after the operation. Conclusion: If the extruded part of the end plate is observed during the operation or follow-up, it is considered to be necessary to get rid of the plate as early as possible after the fracture healing.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.277-281
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• 2019

Recto-vaginal fistulas are difficult to treat due to their high recurrence rate. Currently, no single surgical intervention is universally regarded as the best treatment option for recto-vaginal fistulas. We present a case of recurrent recto-vaginal fistula surgically treated with a gracilis pull-through flap. The surgical goals in this patient were complete excision of the recto-vaginal fistula and introduction of fresh, vascularized muscle to seal the fistula. A defunctioning colostomy was performed 1 month prior to the present procedure. The gracilis muscle and tendon were mobilized, pulled through the freshened recto-vaginal fistula, passed through the anus, and anchored externally. Excess muscle and tendon were trimmed 1 week after the procedure. Follow-up at 4 weeks demonstrated complete mucosal coverage over an intact gracilis muscle, and no leakage. At 8 weeks post-procedure, the patient resumed sexual intercourse with no dyspareunia. At 6 months post-procedure, her stoma was closed. The patient reported transient fecal staining of her vagina after stoma reversal, which resolved with conservative treatment. The fistula had not recurred at 20 months post-procedure. The gracilis pull-through flap is a reliable technique for a scarred vagina with an attenuated recto-vaginal septum. It can function as a well-vascularized tissue plug to promote healing.