• Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.35-40
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• 2011

Purpose: This study was performed to evaluate the diagnostic usefulness of ankle stress radiograph for evaluation of chronic lateral ankle instability. Materials and Methods: Among patients undergoing the modified-Brostrom procedure, 42 cases with complete rupture of the anterior talofibular ligament were enrolled in this study. Sixty Korean adults (120 cases) were recruited as the control group. Radiologic measurement of talar tilt and anterior talar translation was performed through stress radiographs using Telos device. We obtained the normal range of Korean adults, and used as a standard value for judgment of mechanical instability. We analyzed the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative prediction value of ankle stress radiograph. Results: On ankle stress radiograph, normal range of talar tilt angle and anterior talar translation was below $8.3^{\circ}$, below 7.6mm. Talar tilt angle on varus stress radiograph showed 57% of sensitivity, 97% of specificity, 89% of positive and 86% of negative prediction value. Anterior talar translation on anterior drawer stress radiograph showed 69% of sensitivity, 97% of specificity, 91% of positive and 90% of negative prediction value. Conclusion: Ankle stress radiograph had a good specificity, positive and negative prediction value for the evaluation of mechanical instability. However it underestimated the mechanical instability of ankle joint. It must be remembered that normal stress radiograph does not exclude ankle instability.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.5 no.4
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• pp.201-205
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• 2011

Subacute Ankle Sprain patients, 3 tests have been acknowledge for diagnostic precision and thus most commonly used to test their soft tissues, muscles, and ligaments: ankle stress-valgus test, anterior-draw test, and MRI scan. Although not much different from the rest two in its diagnostic value, MRI costs patients some money and time. Also, we have reached the conclusion through an experiment with a group of patients in a certain hospital that the rest two methods is as efficient and useful as MRI in diagnosing ankle joint patients.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.16 no.5
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• pp.545-551
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• 2022

This study analyzed the correlation between stress measurements calculated through HRV signals and thyroid function test items. 181 healthy adults without disease who visited Clinic K were the subjects of this study. Stress resistance (SR) and stress index (SI) were calculated using the acquired HRV signal, and TSH, Free T4, and T3 were used as thyroid function test items. For the measured values, the relationship between each item was statistically analyzed through Pearson correlation analysis. From the results, it was confirmed that Free T4 and SR had a positive correlation (r=0.18) and a negative correlation with SI (r=-0.16). Through this, it was confirmed that there is a significant relationship between thyroid function and HRV signal.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.7 no.3
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• pp.191-198
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• 2013

We verified reason of pain by rotator cuff disease using shoulder sonography and found a correlation between shoulder pain and stress. To find out the accuracy of sonographic prediction of rotator cuff disease among the patients with shoulder pain we surveyed 184 patients in S hospital in Seoul Korea between January to October 2012. These patients were previously diagnosed with the torn rotator cuff, adhesive capsulitis and impingement syndrom with shoulder pain. In most times, the rotator cuff disease was diagnosed among the physical workers who use shoulder excessively and also in the women in their 50~60 years of age(144 patients, 78.3%). There were significant correlation between rotator cuff disease and the stress of pain, between sonographic prediction and pain(p<.05). There were significance between shoulder pain and stress in daily life according to result for survey of BEPSI-K(p<.05).

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.263-271
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• 2017

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between general characteristics, job stress and job satisfaction of 150 sonographer working in Busan and Ulsan area and to identify the predictors of job satisfaction. As a result, the higher the age, experienced job change, the more job satisfaction increased. The sub-factors of job stress and job satisfaction are significantly negative correlated with organizational system, lack of reward, occupational climate, job insecurity, insufficient job control, job demand. The most influential variables in job satisfaction were organizational system and lack of reward. Therefore in order to increase the job satisfaction of the sonographer, it is important to establish and institutional device related to effective organization, manpower management and compensation to reduce job stress.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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• v.6 no.4
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• pp.415-424
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• 2011

연구목적 : 본 연구는 볼기신경 뿌리병증 환자에 대하여 역학적 스트레스인 압박과 긴장을 가하여 환자의 증상을 나타내 신경동역학적 검사간의 상관관계를 수행하였다. 연구방법 : 신경동역학검사인 하지직거상검사, 수정된 활시위검사, 슬럼프검사에 앞서 방사선과 전문의에 의해 자기공명영상 판독을 실시하여 허리원반 이탈로 진단받은 다리쪽으로 방사통을 호소하는 21명의 환자가 참여 하였다. 수집된 자료는 질적변수에 따른 빈도와 비율은 교차분석표로 작성하였고, 신경동역학적 검사간의 상관관계를 검정하기 위해 피어슨의 카이스퀘어(Pearson's chi-square)을 시행하였다. 연구결과 : 허리 자기공명영상 결과, 증상에 대한 두 검사 간 교차표를 작성하여 하지직거상검사와 수정된 활 시위검사, 하지직거상검사와 슬럼프검사는 유의한 상관관계는 없었지만(p>.05) 수정된 활시위검사와 슬럼프검사는 통계적으로 유의한 상관관계(p<.05)가 제시되었다. 결론 : 볼기신경 뿌리병증 환자에 대한 신경동역학검사인 수정된 활시위검사와 슬럼프검사가 통계적으로 유의한 상관관계를 나타내는 증거를 제공하였다. 신경동역학 검사는 신경계에 역학적 스트레스 즉, 긴장, 활주, 또는 압박 자극을 주어 신경기능이상 환자에 대해 적절한 검사를 제시하였다.

• Journal of radiological science and technology
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• v.32 no.2
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• pp.153-160
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• 2009

In this study, we investigated utility of ultrasonography for urinary tract infections of infants. The results of the research is as follows : 1. The number of infants under one year old was 100 out of 122 infants who were diagnosed as a unitary infection. The ratio of males to females was 1.7 : 1. Seventy-seven infants who underwent three kinds of radiologic examinations such as kidney sonography (51%), $^{99m}TC$ DMSA-scan (42%), and VCUG (22%). 2. In comparison of correlation between kidney sonography and VCUG, the sensitivity of kidney sonography was 82% while the specificity of kidney sonography was 58%. In comparison of correlation between kidney sonography and $^{99m}TC$ DMSA-scan, the sensitivity of kidney sonography was 66% while the specificity of kidney sonography was 67%. 3. Utility of kidney sonography showed the highest efficiency when we considered pain, discomfort, a sense of shame, psychological stress when infants may undergo at the examination, side-effect of a contrast agent after the examination, and complication of exposure to radiation.

• The Journal of the Korean bone and joint tumor society
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.200-205
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• 2003

Purpose: To report our experiences of clinical features, treatment method and results of giant cell tumor of 5 patients in proximal fibula. Materials and Methods: Five patients managed with an en bloc resection preserving common peroneal nerve and lateral collateral ligament reconstruction with biceps femoris tendon followed up between January 1997 and July 2001. Preoperative plain radiograph and MRI and bone scan were checked. The recurrence of the tumor was judged by plain radiograph and clinical signs. Lateral instability of knee joint was checked during the outpatient follow-up. Results: The mean age of the patients at the time of operation was twenty- three (21-29). There were one male and four female patients. Dull pain was main symptom and palpable mass was seen in two patients. Peroneal nerve palsy and local recurrence were not observed except one case of temporary peroneal nerve palsy. During the outpatient follow up, one among 5 patients showed slight lateral instability and the other 4 patients showed no instabililty. Conclusion: Giant cell tumor in proximal fibula managed with an en bloc resection preserving common peroneal nerve and lateral collateral ligament reconstruction with biceps femoris tendon showed favorable results.

• Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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• v.3 no.1
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• pp.66-72
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• 2004

Purpose: To evaluate the compensatory mechanism in vivo and develop the treatment guide by performing the comprehensive functional tests of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) deficient subjects. Material and Methods: 10 PCL deficient subjects and 10 healthy control group were evaluated. Performed functional tests were range of motion, posterior drawer test, Telos, 30$^{\circ}$ flexion wt-bearing view, KT-1000 arthrometer, gait analysis, EMG test and isokinetic tests. Results: Physical, KT-1000, Telos posterior tests showed significant differences, but 300 full weight bearing lateral view, muscle strength test revealed no difference between two groups. Less knee flexion at initial contact and reduced maximum valgus moment were observed in PCL deficient group. In vertical drop landing, PCL group had increased plantar flexion angle at initial contact. Conclusion: Compensatory mechanisms such as reduced unstable components and absorbing the maximal load of the joint were occurred after PCL insufficiency, which result in good clinical and functional outcomes. Further investigations would be needed to understand the functional adaptations of PCL deficient subjects.

• The Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Ultrasound Society
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.94-100
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• 2013

Musculoskeletal ultrasound has unique advantages that may be free from exposure to radiation, low price compared to MRI, outpatient procedure that can be easily accessible, and better accuracy combined with physical examination. Dynamic ultrasound performed with stress tests are known to be useful for detecting the hidden lesions in the tendons, ligaments, nerves. Ultrasound in the elbow can be used easily in the outpatient for evaluation of the joint surface and synovial space; diagnosis for tendon diseases such as lateral epicondylitis, medial epicondylitis and morbidity of peripheral nerves; guide for anterior-posterior bursal and intra-articular injections.