• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.115-118
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• 2010

Purpose: To evaluate clinical features of ankle lesions, associated with anterior soft tissue impingement. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 21 patients who had chronic anterior ankle pain as initial symptom and associated ankle lesions with anterior soft tissue impingement. Based on preoperative radiologic findings, physical examination intra-operative findings, appropriate procedures were done for lesions by either arthroscopic or minimal open procedure or combined. Clinical evaluation was done using American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, ankle-hind foot score (AOFAS score) and visual analog scale (VAS) on last follow up. Results: Associated lesion(s) to anterior soft tissue impingement of the ankle were 16 cases of osteochondral lesion of talus, 14 cases of bony impingement, 6 cases of ankle lateral instability, 5 cases of loose body, 4 cases of os subfibulare. AOFAS score was $58.9\;{\pm}\;5.1$ preoperatively and $74\;{\pm}\;9.1$ on last follow up. Clinical satisfaction score using VAS showed excellent in 3 cases, good in 11, fair in 3, poor in 4. Conclusion: The patients who had anterior soft tissue impingement would have various associated lesions on their ankle. In such cases, preoperative counseling for variety of postoperative results would be needed.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.195-200
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• 2011

Impingement syndrome of the ankle is defined as painful mechanical limitation of full ankle movement secondary to osseous and/or soft tissue abnormality. These conditions occur more commonly in active people and athletes probably because recurrent subclinical injury is an important factor in development of the syndrome. Impingement syndromes of the ankle are categorized according to their anatomical site around the ankle joint. Anterolateral, anterior and posterior impingement has been extensively described in the orthopaedic literature. The purpose of this article is to review the clinical feature and management of anterior impingement syndrome of the ankle.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.8-15
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• 2012

Posterior shoulder muscle tightness is frequently observed in shoulder impingement syndrome because tightness in the posterior portion of the shoulder muscles can cause anterior and superior translation of the humeral head in relation to the glenoid fossa. The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate effects of soft tissue massage on acromiohumeral distance (AHD), anterior translation of the humeral head, and glenohumeral (GH) range of motion (ROM) in subjects with posterior shoulder muscle tightness. Twenty-seven subjects with greater than $10^{\circ}$ difference in the range of GH horizontal adduction between right and left sides were recruited. The range of GH horizontal adduction and internal rotation were measured by a digital inclinometer. The AHD and anterior translation of the humeral head were measured using ultrasonography. A paired t-test was used to compare AHD, anterior translation of the humeral head, and the range of GH horizontal adduction and internal rotation before and after soft tissue massage. The results showed that AHD increased significantly (p<.05) and the anterior translation of humeral head decreased slightly, but not significantly (p=.40) after the soft tissue massage. Furthermore, the ROM of horizontal adduction and internal rotation in the GH joint increased significantly after the soft tissue massage (p<.05). These findings indicate that soft tissue massage on posterior shoulder muscle tightness is an effective method to increase AHD and ROM in the horizontal adduction and internal rotation of the GH joint.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.35-40
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• 2010

Stiffness of the posterior deltoid is as a causative factor in the limited range of glenohumeral horizontal adduction and various other shoulder pathologies including shoulder impingement syndrome, frozen shoulder, and humerus anterior glide syndrome. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of two techniques (soft tissue massage and cross-body stretch) on increasing the range of horizontal adduction. Thirty-two subjects with a $10^{\circ}$ or greater difference between the right and left sides in horizontal adduction were selected. Sixteen subjects from each group were allocated randomly. Interventions were applied on six occasions for 2 weeks, and the range of horizontal adduction was measured using an inclinometer at pre-and post-intervention. A $2{\times}2$ analysis of variance (intervention${\times}$time) was used to compare the effects of the two techniques. In the soft tissue massage group, the angle of horizontal adduction significantly increased compared with the cross-body stretch group. These findings indicate that the soft tissue massage of the posterior deltoid muscle is a more effective method to increase the flexibility of the glenohumeral horizontal adduction.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.198-203
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• 2007

Purpose: To assess the arthroscopic findings in chronic lateral ankle instability and to evaluate the results of modified $Brostr{\ddot{o}}m$ operation and arthroscopic procedures. Materials and Methods: Twenty-nine cases with chronic lateral ankle instability were treated with modified $Brostr{\ddot{o}}m$ operation and ankle arthroscopy from May 2004 to January 2007. There were 19 male and 10 female with the mean age of 29.7 years. Mean follow up period was 15.8 months. All patients were checked preoperative stress anterior drawer and varus test with X-ray. Results: Associated injuries were 28 fat impingement projected into the joint between distal tibio-fibular space, 20 anterior impingement of soft tissue, 19 osteochondral defects and 13 loose body. Preoperative AOFAS score of pain, function and alignment were 28.9, 34.1 and 7.9 each other. They were improved into 38.7, 40.8 and 9.8 postoperatively. Conclusions: Modified $Brostr{\ddot{o}}m$ operation with ankle arthroscopy for chronic lateral ankle instability is believed to be a reliable option to obtain satisfactory results. Careful attention to the associated injuries such as distal fat impingement, anterior impingement, osteochondral defect and loose body is needed during the arthroscopy.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.192-195
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• 2010

상완골두의 전상방부와 전방 오구견봉 궁 사이의 비정상적인 접촉으로 인해 발생되는 오구돌기하 충돌증후군은 견관절 전방부 동통을 유발하는 비교적 드문 질환이다. 이는 견관절부의 수술적 치료로 인해 오구돌기와 소결절 사이의 해부학적 관계가 변형되어 견갑하근과 점액낭을 포함한 주변 연부조직의 충돌을 유발 하게 된다. 저자들은 오구돌기 골절을 유관나사를 이용해 고정한 환자에서 오구돌기하 공간의 협소화로 인해 견갑하건 파열을 동반하는 오구돌기하 충돌증후군을 경험하였다. 관절경하에서 유관나사 제거 및 견갑하건 봉합 시행 후 술전 환자의 증상은 소실되었다. 오구돌기하 충돌증후군은 견관절 수술 후 지속적 견관절 동통을 유발하는 원인 중의 하나가 될 수 있다.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.241-250
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• 2022

It is known that chronic pain and injury of upper limb joint tissue in manual wheelchair users is usually caused by muscle imbalance, and the propulsion speed is reported to increase this muscle imbalance. In this study, kinematic variables, electromyography, and ultrasonographic images of the upper limb were measured and analyzed at two different propulsion speeds to provide a quantitative basis for the risk of upper extremity joint injury. Eleven patients with spinal cord injury for the experimental group (G_E) and 27 healthy adults for the control group (G_C) participated in this study. Joint angles and electromyography were measured while subjects performed self-selected comfortable and fast-speed wheelchair propulsion. Ultrasound images were recorded before and after each propulsion task to measure the acromiohumeral distance (AHD). The range of motion of the shoulder (14.35 deg in G_E; 20.24 deg in G_C) and elbow (5.25 deg in G_E; 2.57 deg in G_C) joints were significantly decreased (p<0.001). Muscle activation levels of the anterior deltoid, posterior deltoid, biceps brachii, and triceps brachii increased at fast propulsion. Specifically, triceps brachii showed a significant increase in muscle activation at fast propulsion. AHD decreased at fast propulsion. Moreover, the AHD of G_E was already narrowed by about 60% compared to the G_C from the pre-tests. Increased load on wheelchair propulsion, such as fast propulsion, is considered to cause upper limb joint impingement and soft tissue injury due to overuse of the extensor muscles in a narrow joint space. It is expected that the results of this study can be a quantitative and objective basis for training and rehabilitation for manual wheelchair users to prevent joint pain and damage.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.167-172
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• 2005

Purpose: We report our results of arthroscopic treatment of symptomatic avulsion fracture of the malleolus in chronic ankle pain, and also analyzed the clinical and radiological features for evaluating the good candidate for arthroscopic treatment. Materials and Methods: Fourteen patients who were diagnosed with intra-articular avulsion fractures of the malleolus received arthroscopic surgery and were followed up for at least a year. The clinical and radiological characters including MRI and arthroscopic findings were reviewed. Clinical assessments were done according to the AOFAS score system. Results: There was a history of inversion type of the injury in most cases and local tenderness of lesion site was a unique. MRI study showed thickened anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) in 8 cases (57%) and discontinued ATFL in 3 cases (21%). Enhanced signal surrounding soft tissue corresponding to synovial inflammation and impingement was found in 12 cases (86%). Preoperative score of all patients were $74.0{\pm}5.5$, which improved to $89.3{\pm}6.7$ at the follow-up after the treatment (P<0.001). Conclusion: Most patients had history of injury and localized tenderness in the area coinciding with radiological findings. Thickened ATFL and contrast enhancement around the ossicle were frequently found. Symptomatic avulsion fractures of the malleolus associated with the clinical and radiological findings above could be a good candidate for arthroscopic treatment.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.61-66
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• 2000

목적 : 족근관절 손상 후 동통을 호소하는 환자에서 동통의 원인을 찾아내어 적절한 치료를 시행하기는 쉽지 않다. 그러나 최근 들어 관절경 기계 및 술기가 비약적으로 발전하면서 족근관절 손상 후 나타나는 동통의 원인을 진단하고 치료하는데 관절경의 이용이 증가되고 있다. 이 연구의 목적은 족근관절 골절 치료 후 만성 동통의 원인 진단과 치료에 대한 족근관절경의 유용성을 알아보려는 것이다. 대상 및 방법 : 1997년 1월부터 1998년 6월까지 족근관절 골절 치료 후 족근관절의 지속적인 동통과 운동 제한으로 최소 3개월동안 물리 치료를 받았던 환자중 증상의 호전이 없어 족근관절경을 시행한 17례를 분석하였다. 결과 : 방사선적 검사에서 관절내 유리체가 2례, 골관절염의 진행 정도에 의한 분류상 Crade 0 3례, Crade I 8례, Crade II 6례, Grade III는 없었으며, 족근관절 전방부의 골극은 14례에서 관찰되었다. 관절경 소견상 비후성 활액막염이 전례에서, 연부조직 충돌 증후군이 총 13례, 관절내 유리체 5례 그리고 연골 병변 4례가 관찰되었다. 관절경적 치료로 골극의 골 연마술 8례, 연부 조직 제거술은 13례, 관절내 유리체 제거술이 5례에서 시행되었다. Evanski와 Waugh score상 족근관절경 술전 기능 34점, 동통 17.4점, 운동 범위 7.3점으로 평균 58.7점에서 술후 기능 38.4점, 동통 28.4점, 운동 범위 7.8점으로 평균 74.6점이었으며 전체 17례 중 14례$(82\%)$에서 증상이 호전되었다. 합병증은 전례에서 보이지 않았다. 결론 : 족근관절 골절 치료후 만성적 족근관절 동통이나 기능 장애가 있는 환자에서 진단과 치료를 동시에 시행할 수 있는 관절경술은 매우 유용한 방법으로 사료된다.