• The Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Ultrasound Society
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.58-63
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• 2008

Mechanism of the peroneal tendon dislocation is mainly the ankle trauma and commonly caused by severe peroneal tendon contraction at ankle dorsiflexion state. Peroneal tendon tears are frequently combined in recurrent dislocation. The peroneal tendon dislocation from the fibula groove can be confirmed with ultrasound scanning. Recurrent dislocation needs surgical treatment and usually gains good clinical outcome with fibula groove deepening procedure. Tibialis anterior tendon rupture is frequently found in old age but active patients who had tendency of tendon weakness due to chronic tendon attrition, repeated steroid injection, diabetic tendinopathy or inflammatory arthropathy.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.49 no.1
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• pp.113-120
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• 2022

Oral mucocele is a common exophytic lesion resulting from the accumulation of saliva due to pathological changes in the minor salivary glands. It is typically asymptomatic and painless and characterized by semipermeable, fluctuant nodules. General treatment methods for mucocele include surgical excision, marsupialization, cryosurgery, and steroid injection. This case report presents the treatment of oral mucocele using micro-marsupialization and a tying method as minimally invasive techniques rather than surgical treatment. Based on this case report, it is suggested that micro-marsupialization and the tying method can be used as alternative methods for the treatment of oral mucocele infants and children with behavioral control problems.

• Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.32-34
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• 2007

A 3-year-old, 35kg, neutered male Borzoi was admitted with a history of intermittent weight-bearing left forelimb lameness. Physical examination revealed pain response on left bicipital tendon during palpation of the tendon and shoulder flexion and extension. Radiographic findings of the left shoulder joint included intertubercular grove osteophytes and periarticular changes. Arthrograms revealed a roughened and irregular appearance to the biceps tendon. Synovial fluid analysis is consistent with degenerated joint disease. It was diagnosed as biceps tenosynovitis on the basis of history, physical examination, radiography and arthrograms. The dog was treated with medical management. Medical treatment included an aseptic intra-articular injection of 40mg methylprednisolone acetate in the left shoulder and strict exercise restriction. Three weeks later, the dog responded well to glucocorticoid therapy.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.32-37
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• 2017

Background and Objectives : This study evaluated the efficacy of combination therapy of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and steroid inhaler (SI), with or without botulinum toxin injection (BTX) for contact granuloma. Subjects and Methods : Fourteen contact granuloma patients were enrolled in this study. Combination therapy of PPI and SI were used for the first line treatment. When combination therapy was not effective, BTX was performed as the second method. Treatment results were recorded as responsible or non-responsible. Farwell grade, size, history of voice abuse, gender, and reflux finding score (RFS) were compared between responsible group and non-responsible group. Results : Initial response rate was 28.6% after treatment of PPI and SI. BTX was performed on three un-responsible patients. After BTX injection, three patients had complete remission of granuloma. Final response rate was 50.0%. Un-responsible group had significantly higher RFS than responsible group. Conclusion : The efficacy of PPI and SI was limited for contact granuloma in this study. Botulium toxin injection was recommended in early phase when PPI and SI did not effective for contact granuloma. Prospective studies evaluating the effects of PPI and SI are warranted.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.270-276
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• 1999

저자등은 1996년 5월 부터 1999년 4월까지 인하대병원 치과에 악관절 질환을 주소로 내원한 958명의 환자 중 병력, 임상소견, 방사선학적 검사 결과 퇴행성 악관절 질환으로 진단된 68명에서 병록지 상에 기록된 환자의 성별, 나이, 주소, 병력, 현증상, 방사선학적 소견 및 치료방법 등에 관해 검사 후 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 남녀 발병 비율은 1:2로 여성에서 높았다. 2. 발병나이는 20대, 30대. 40대, 10대 순이었다. 3. 병력기간은 2년이상, 6개월이하, 1 - 2년 순이었다. 4. 전 환자에서 악관절 동통을, 44명의 환자에서 관절잡음을, 26명의 환자에서 개구제한을 호소하였다. 5. 그밖에 26명의 환자에서 관절부위에 민감성을, 5명의 환자에서 안면 비대칭을, 또한 개교합, 섬유성 악관절강직의 소견이 각각 2명의 환자에서, 양측성질환의 소견이 4명의 환자에서 관찰되었다. 6. 방사선학적 소견상, 15명 환자의 과두부에서 증식성 재성형소견(progressive remodeling)이, 51명의 환자에서 침식성 재성형소견(regressive or erosive remodeling)이 관찰되었으며, 침식성 재성형 환자 중 11명에서 과두주변부 증식성 재성형소견(peripheral remodeling or marginal lipping)이 관찰되었다. 7. 골증식체(osteophyte) 및 소성체(loose body)의 소견이 각각 2명의 환자에서 관찰되었다. 8. 약물에 의한 보존적 치료방법이 1차로 모든 환자에서 시행되었으며, 이중 12명의 환자는 교합안정장치를 병행하여 치료하였다. 9. 관절강내 스테로이드 주사요법에 의한 치료환자가 2명, 관절원판절제술 및 이개연골 이식술을 동반한 악관절성형술 환자가 각각 1명 및 2명이었다.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.193-200
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• 2013

This study describes a case of sudden sensorineural hearing loss(SSNHL) accompanied with adjunctive symptoms including tinnitus and aural fullness. In this case, we evaluated the effect of Korean medicine treatment for SSNHL accompanied with adjunctive symptoms including tinnitus and aural fullness. We treated 1 SSNHL patient who had adjunctive symptoms of tinnitus and aural fullness. After Korean medical treatment for 9 days, two approaches were used in order to evaluate the effect of the treatment. The hearing recovery was measured with pure tone audiometry, and the decrease of tinnitus and aural fullness was identified by patient's subjective expression. After Korean medical treatments, clinical symptoms of SSNHL accompanied with adjunctive symptoms including tinnitus and aural fullness were considered improved. This study shows that the Korean medical treatment effects on the SSNHL accompanied with adjunctive symptoms including tinnitus and aural fullness.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• v.56 no.6
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• pp.611-618
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• 2004

Background : Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF), a subtype of IIP(idiopathic interstitial pneumonia), is a fatal disease with a 3-5 year median survival. Many attempts at treating this condition have failed to demonstrate a survival benefit in IPF. Recently Ziesche et $al^{12}$ reported the efficacy of IFN-${\gamma}$ for treating IPF but there is still some controversy. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of IFN-${\gamma}$ in patients with advanced IPF who had not been responsive to steroid and cytotoxic agents. Method : Nine patients with advanced IPF(age: $55.4{\pm}15.3$ years, Male: Female=8:1) were enrolled. One year treatment regime with 2 million IU of IFN-${\gamma}$ administered subcutaneously three times a week, and low dose prednisolone(10-30 mg/d) was also used. In the case of a definite aggravation and serious side effects, the IFN-${\gamma}$ was discontinued. During the IFN-${\gamma}$ trial, a pulmonary function test and chest radiography were checked every three month throughout the study. Result : 1) Among 9 patients, only 4 patients were able to complete the 12 month treatment with IFN-${\gamma}$, and 5 patients died during the treatment period. 2) No improvement either in the respiratory symptoms or pulmonary functions were observed any of the patients, even in those who completed the 12 months trial of IFN-${\gamma}$, 3) At the time of IFN-${\gamma}$ trial, the survivors who finished the IFN-${\gamma}$ treatment for 12 months had a higher oxygen level($81.3{\pm}2.8$ vs. $67.4{\pm}8.4$, P=0.024) and a better pulmonary function(FVC: $61.3{\pm}5.1$ % predicted vs. $45.7{\pm}12.3%$, P=0.048, and $D_Lco$: $45.0{\pm}5.0%$ predicted vs. $30.8{\pm}11.2%$, P=0.048) than the non-survivors. Conclusion : Our data suggested that IFN-${\gamma}$ therapy was not effective in the patients with advanced IPF refractory compared with other therapeutic agents. Furthermore, these results suggest that severe impairment of the pulmonary function and hypoxemia during the IFN-${\gamma}$ therapy requires special attention.

• The Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Ultrasound Society
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.7-12
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• 2014

Purpose:The effectiveness of transdermal buprenorphine patch on the patients with frozen state of frozen shoulder was evaluated. Materials and Methods: Between March and September in 2013, 127 patients with pain and limited range of motion in shoulder joint over 6 months were included. Every patient was confirmed the diagnosis through MRI or ultrasonogram and each patient received intra-articular injection of steroid once. After 2~4 weeks, every patient was interviewed via telephone survey and finally 105 patients were included, 54 patients received only oral NSAIDs (NP group) while 51 patients received additional transdermal buprenorphine patch (BP group). Pain and functional visual analog scale (PVAS, FVAS), American Shoulder Elbow Society (ASES) score was checked. Results: Generally, every outcome variables showed improvements in both groups (p<0.001). PVAS score after treatment showed superior result in NP group but it was not significant (p=0.088). In ASES score, NP group had superior result than BP group and it had significant difference. Similarly in FVAS, NP group showed superior result but the data before treatment was significantly different (p=0.028) Conclusion: Transdermal buprenorphine patch didn't show superior treatment result in the patient with frozen state of frozen shoulder which was applied with oral NSAIDs after single intra-articular glenohumeral steroid injection in short-term follow-up.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.34 no.2
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• pp.70-79
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• 2021

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of korean medical treatments on prurigo nodularis. Methods : We treated a 37-year-old female prurigo nodularis patient who has failed to respond to conventional therapies such as steroids and anti-histamines for 8 years. The patient was admitted to Daejeon University korean medical hospital for 21 days to get korean medical treatments including acupuncture, herbal-medicine, vapor treatment, venesection, pharmacopuncture and herbal-med aerosol therapy. The degree of improvement in prurigo nodularis was determined by the patient's subjective opinions on pruritus, febrile sensation, pain, and sleep disorders. Results : The results of this patient showed distinct improvements on pruritus, febrile sensation, pain, and sleep disorders. Pruritus decreased from 10 to 1, febrile sensation from 10 to 0, pain from 10 to 2, and sleeping hours increased 2 hours to 8 hours according to the patient's subjective opinions. Conclusions : This study shows the possibility that such korean medical treatments can improve prurigo nodularis.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.35-39
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• 1998

From May 1994 to May 1995, we performed a prospective controlled double-blind clinical study of 85 patients(85 shoulders). For inclusion in the study all patients met the following criteria: 1) a diagnosis of impingement syndrome by lidocaine injection test; 2) symptoms for at least three months; 3) no previous subacromial injection; 4) no evidence of rotator cuff tear. We excluded the patients from the study who showed a instability or other clear primary cause. The patients were randomized to receive either 5/subcc/ 2% lidocaine with 4ee of 20mg/cc Depomedrol(Group 1) in 45 cases or 5/subcc/ 2% lidocaine solely(Group 2) in 40 cases. At three month follow-up, all results were better in steroid group than control group. But at one year, improvement of pain and daily activity showed no difference between two groups. So we conclude that the use of subacromial steroid injection is effective for short-term therapy in the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome, but the long-term effectiveness is doubtful.