• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.40 no.4
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• pp.328-334
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• 2013

The keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) is a unique cyst because of its locally aggressive behavior, high recurrence rate and characteristic histological appearance. Various options are available for treatment. While some clinicians advocate aggressive forms of dental treatment, others prefer more conservative therapy. In this study, two types of conservative surgical procedures were performed to treat the tumor; marsupialization and cyst enucleation. The patients showed healing process on conservative surgical treatment and teeth erupted without recurrence. Conservative surgical treatment can be an effective treatment option for young children because of their efforts to preserve teeth and other anatomical structures.

• Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.107-110
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• 2004

Treatment of knee injury and pain consists of conservative and surgical treatment. Although conservative treatment is suffice in many cases, surgical treatment is performed which is not necessary. Therefore, thorough knowledge of injury mechanism and selection of treatment modalities are required. Injury mechanism and conservative treatment of knee injury patients will be discussed.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• v.31 no.2
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• pp.177-183
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• 2006

The management of refractory pain and limitation of mouth opening in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is both challenging and controversial. Arthrocentesis is a simple technique and it can be used instead of more invasive surgical procedures for patients who failed to conventional conservative treatments. The patients in this case report had complained persistent severe pain and restricted mandibular movement of TMJ, although they had been treated with conservative therapy, e.g., stabilization splint therapy, behavioral therapy, physical therapy, pharmacological therapy. Therefore we employed arthrocentesis for these patients, and they showed significant reduction of pain and improvement of mandibular movement after repetitive arthrocentesis. We recommend arthrocentesis as an effective, minimally invasive technique for patients with continuing severe pain and restricted mobility in the TMJ that is unresponsive to conservative management.

• Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
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• v.56 no.6
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• pp.530-534
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• 2021

Fractures of the dens (odontoid process) in children's cervical spine are rare, with very few case reports dealing with these injuries. In particular, a treatment modality has not been established for severe displaced fractures. Surgical fixation can theoretically afford early reduction and better maintenance, but it requires a very delicate and cautious procedure and results in permanent fusion of 1-2 cervical articulation. The authors chose conservative management for a displaced dens fracture in a two-year-old toddler and achieved a promising result. We report this case with a review of the relevant literature.

• The Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Ultrasound Society
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.88-92
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• 2011

The incidence of acute Achilles tendon rupture is increasing as sporting activities are becoming more popular nowadays. There are many reports on the merits and disadvantages of surgical or conservative treatment for the injury. We performed a conservative treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture with a serial casting and observed the progression of tendon healing ultrasonographically.

• Proceedings of the KACD Conference
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• 2002.05a
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• pp.325-326
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• 2002

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• v.52 no.10
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• pp.602-614
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• 2014

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrom(OSAS) is defined by total or partial collapse of the upper airway during sleep. In the presence of specific anatomic features, OSAS is potentially amenable to surgical treatment. Initially, the only treatment available for these patients was a tracheotomy that bypassed the obstruction and resulted in a 100% cure. However, this was not readily accepted by most patients, and surgical methods other than tracheotomy were developed to successfully maintain adequate upper airway patency during sleep by comparing to postoperative polysomnography(AHI,RDI etc). In this paper, I would like to provide an overview of some of the multilevel surgical techniques available for treating OSAS as well as the necessary preoperative considerations.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.274-284
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• 1997

조기 유방암에 대한 바람직한 치료는 유방의 형태를 최대한 보존하면서 악성 종양을 치료하는 것이다. 이러한 목적을 충분히 달성하기 위하여 최대한 조기에 유방암을 진단하고 미용상 종양 절제술에 적합한 환자를 선택하여 절제 범위를 최소화한 유방 보존술을 시행하며 수술 후 유방 전체에 대한 근치적인 방사선 치료를 적절히 시행하면 된다. 여러 연구에서 전통적인 치료법인 근치적 또는 변형 근치적 유방 절제술의 성적과 비교하여 차이가 없으므로 조기 유방암의 치료에는 이상적인 치료법으로 인정된다. 이와 병행하여 액와부 림프절 및 전신적인 재발에 대한 진단 및 예방을 위하여 액와 림프절에 대한 충분한 외과적인 처치와 병리학적인 검사를 시행하여 불필요한 방사선 치료로 인한 부작용을 최소화하여야 한다. 만약 전신적인 치료가 요구되는 경우에는 항암제 및 내분비 요법을 병행하여 재발을 억제해야 유방 보존술의 장점을 살릴 수 있다. 결론적으로 이 치료법이 조기 유방암 환자의 삶의 질을 개선시키면서 최상의 치료 효과를 얻기 위해서는 유관 진료 각과의 의료진이 유기적으로 협조하여 조기 진단률을 높히고, 유방 보존술 및 방사선 치료 과정에서 환자들에게 치료 결과에 대한 확신을 심어주도록 열심히 노력해야 된다. 또한 치료와 연관된 부작용이나 합병증을 최대한 줄여나가는 방향으로 치료 방법을 계속 보완 발전시키는 것이 매우 중요하며 아직도 발전의 여지가 많은 이 치료법이 조기 유방암의 이상적인 치료법으로 정착하기 위해서는 향후 다양한 임상적인 경험을 통한 더 많은 연구가 필요하리라 생각한다.

• Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.9-16
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• 2006

Treatment of patellofemoral joint injuries consist of conservative and surgical methods. Conservative treatemnt is effective in many cases. The goal of rehabilitation of patellofemoral joint injuries is to reestabilish the functional integrity of the affected lower extremity. Each patient presents with diffenent aspects of positive findings. Therefore, individualized treatment for each patient must be applied.

• Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.83-87
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• 2007

투구운동은 견관절에 반복적인 압박력 및 신장력을 가하게 되며 이는 견관절의 정적 안정력의 약화를 유발하게 된다. 초기의 경도의 불안정성은 근육 등 동적 안정력의 작용으로 안정적인 운동상태를 유지할 수 있으나 반복적인 운동이 지속될 경우 근육이 피로해 져서 동적 안정력의 보상작용을 통한 안정성을 얻을 수 없게 된다. 이는 일차적으로 견관절의 불안정성을 유발할 뿐만 아니라, 이차적으로 견봉하 충돌증후 및 내적 충돌증후 등의 증상을 나타내기도 한다. 과 투구로 인한 대부분의 운동손상은 보존적 치료로 좋은 결과를 볼 수 있으며, 이는 일차적으로 투구를 중지하여 관절을 안정시키며 진통 소염제나 물리치료 등을 통한 항 염증치료, 그리고 회전근개 및 견갑골 주위근육의 강화운동 등의 단계로 진행된다. 적절한 보존적 치료에도 불구하고 증상이 지속될 경우 정확한 진단에 근거한 수술적 치료 및 조절된 재활운동 프로그램을 통해 조기 운동 복귀를 기대할 수 있다.