• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.3-14
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• 2018

Background: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) stimulates cell proliferation and enhances matrix gene expression and synthesis. However, there have been no comparative study of the PRP effect on the normal and degenerative tenocytes. The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of PRP on tenocytes from normal and degenerative tendon. Methods: Tendon tissues were obtained from patients undergoing arthroscopic repair (n=9) and from healthy donors (n=3). Tenocytes were cultured with 10% (vol/vol) platelet-poor plasma, PRP activated with calcium, and PRP activated with calcium and thrombin. The total cell number was assessed at days 7 and 14. The expressions of type I and III collagen, decorin, tenascin-C, and scleraxis were evaluated by quantitative real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. The total collagen and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) synthesis was evaluated at days 7 and 14. Results: No differences were observed between the groups at day 7, but cell proliferation was remarkably increased in tenocytes from the degenerative tendon at day 14. In both tenocyte groups, the gene expressions of type I and III collagen were up-regulated. GAG synthesis was greater in the normal tendon, whereas the expressions of decorin and tenascin-C were increased in tenocytes from the degenerative tendon. Tenocytes from the degenerative tendon had higher fold-change of GAG synthesis and a lower collagen III/I ratio than normal tenocytes. Conclusions: PRP promoted the cell proliferation and enhanced the synthesis of tendon matrix in both groups. PRP has a greater positive effect on cell proliferation, matrix gene expression and synthesis in tenocytes from degenerative tendon.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.90-95
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• 2016

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between the type of subscapularis tendon tears diagnosed during arthroscopy and the outcomes of physical tests and of isokinetic muscle strength tests. Methods: We preoperatively evaluated physical outcomes and isokinetic muscle strength of 60 consecutive patients who underwent an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and/or subacromial decompression. We divided the patients into five groups according to the type of subscapularis tear, which we classified using Lafosse classification system during diagnostic arthroscopic surgery. Results: When we performed a trend analysis between the outcomes of the physical tests and the severity of subscapularis tendon tear, we found that both the incidence of positive sign of the collective physical tests and that of individual physical tests increased significantly as the severity of the subscapularis tear increased (p<0.001). Similarly, the deficit in isokinetic muscle strength showed a tendency to increase as the severity of subscapularis tear increased, but this positive correlation was statistically significant in only the deficit between those with Lafosse type II tears and those with Lafosse type III tears. Conclusions: Although no single diagnostic test surpasses above others in predicting the severity of a subscapularis tear, our study implies that, as a collective unit of tests, the total incidence of the positive rate of the physical tests and the extent of isokinetic strength deficit may correlate with severity of subscapularis tears.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.237-243
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• 2010

목적: 관절경적 회전근 개 봉합술 시 뼈에 봉합 나사못을 안정적으로 고정하는 것이 중요하다. 그러나 고령의 환자에서 상완골 결절부위에 골다공증이 있는 경우 봉합 나사못이 빠지거나 고정이 불안정할 수 있다. 이에 저자들은 관절경적 회전근 개 봉합술에서 봉합 나사못의 고정 실패시 골 시멘트를 이용한 봉합 나사못 구멍 보강 기법을 소개하고 그 결과를 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2005년부터 2009년까지 관절경적 회전근 개 봉합술을 시행받은 223명 중 골 시멘트로 봉합 나사못 구멍을 보강했던 15명을 대상으로 하였다. 모두 여자로 평균 65 (49~77)세였고, 평균 추시 기간은 16 (6~32)개월 이었다. 주사기를 이용해 골 시멘트를 걸쭉한 액상의 상태에서 봉합 나사못 구멍에 주입한 후 압박기로 압력을 가하였으며 항아리 모양의 시멘트 맨틀을 만들도록 노력하였다. 시멘트가 굳어가기 시작할 무렵 봉합 나사못을 구멍에 삽입하였다. 최종 임상적 평가는 시각척도 통증 점수, 능동적 관절 운동범위, age-sex matched Constant score, UCLA score 등을 이용하여 분석하였다. 결과: 수술 전 촬영한 방사선 사진상, 상완골 대결절부의 낭종성 변화 또는 피질골의 위축 등이 전 예에서 보였다. 최종 추시 방사선 사진상 시멘트 음영의 변화는 볼 수 없었으며, 충진된 시멘트는 원래의 형태를 그대로 유지하였다. UCLA score는 평균 31점 (28~35점) 이었으며 최우수 6예, 우수 8예이었으며 1예는 보통의 결과를 보였다 (p-value 0.008). Age-sex matched Constant score는 평균 90점 (74~98점)으로 상승하였다 (p-value 0.008). 결론: 관절경적 회전근 개 봉합술에서 상완골 대결절부의 골위축이 있는 경우에도 골 시멘트를 이용한 봉합 나사못 구멍 보강술에 의하여 관절경적 봉합술을 시행할 수 있었으며 골 시멘트의 사용이 수술 후 결과에 부정적 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 보인다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.20-24
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• 2023

Background: The Friends and Family Test (FFT) developed by the UK National Health Service evaluates whether patients are satisfied with a service provided, where improvements are needed, and how likely patients are to recommend the intervention. Calculated from the FFT, the Net Promoter Score (NPS) creates a recommendation metric for treatment. The primary aim of this prospective study is to evaluate NPS for arthroscopic subacromial decompression (ASD) and rotator cuff repair (RCR). Secondary aims are to postoperatively evaluate 1-year changes in patients' Oxford Shoulder Scores (OSSs) in terms of the proportion of patients satisfied with their surgery and correlation with FFT. Methods: During a 2-year period, all patients undergoing ASD or RCR completed questionnaires prospectively. Collected preoperatively and postoperatively at 1 year. Results: NPSs were 31 for ASD (n=32) and 52 for RCR (n=39). OSSs increased by 4.3 and 6.9 for ASD and RCR, respectively (P<0.001). Overall, 75% of ASD and 77% of RCR patients were either "satisfied" or "very satisfied," respectively, with procedure outcomes. Scores from FFT had a positive correlation with improvement in OSS and satisfaction scores among patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgeries (P<0.001). Conclusions: The current study shows positive NPS outcomes in patients with ASD and RCR. Scores from FFT correlate well with both satisfaction and OSS among patients. NPS can be an adjunct to traditional patient-reported outcome measures to provide global evaluation of patient experiences to aid in determining the clinical value of common procedures in shoulder orthopaedics. Level of evidence: III.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.65-69
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• 2004

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the short-term clinical outcome of the capsulolabral repair using absorbable suture anchor in traumatic anterior instability of shoulder. Materials and Methods: From June 2000 to September 2001, 15 shoulders with recurrent anterior instability were operated with arthroscopic Bankart repair using absorbable suture-anchor 'PANALOK' (Mitek, westwood, MA), and were followed up over 1 year (average; 13 months). The mean age was 23-years. There were fourteen males and one female. The mean duration from the initial symptoms to the operation was 24 months. Associated pathologies were Hill-Sachs defect in 12 cases, SLAP in 6 cases, and partial rotator cuff tear in 2 cases. The results were evaluated by patien's satisfaction, Modified Rowe Score in regard to joint stability, mobility, pain and function in comparison with the preoperative ones, and other complications. Results: At the last follow-up, the total Rowe Score increased from 38 points to 92 points. There were no recurrence and 14 patients among 15 patients gained pre-operative level of sports activity and no other complications. Conclusion: Effective capsulolabral repair could be obtained by the absorbable anchoring without any untoward complications. This procedure is simple and safe one and this system can be a good substitute for the metallic anchor.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.8-12
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• 2006

회전근 개 파열이 왜 통증을 일으키며 어떤 경우 통증을 일으키는가에 대해 아직도 모르는 부분이 많다. 그러나 생 역학적으로 회전근 개 질환을 이해하고 접근하면 순리적으로 풀어져 나가는 부분도 많다. 회전근 개가 파열되었어도 통증이 미약하다면 수술보다는 적극적인 보존적 치료가 원칙이다. 만약 수술을 하는 경우 고식적인 방법으로 충분한 경험을 쌓은 후 관절경술을 시도하여야 한다. 물론 최근 관절경술로 파열된 회전근 개를 봉합하여 주는 것이 선호되고 있으며 치료 결과 역시 관절경술이 더 좋을 수는 있으나 불안정성과 마찬가지로 전례에서 가능한 것도 아니고 만족한 결과를 모든 정형외과 의사가 공히 얻는 것은 아니다. 특히 회전근 개 봉합술은 고도의 관절경술 수기가 요구되는 것이므로 충분한 연마가 요구된다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.110-113
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• 2021

We present an unusual case of bone metastases from renal cell carcinoma around orthopedic implants in a 78-year-old female with osteolytic, expansile, highly vascularized, malignant infiltration around suture anchors in the proximal humerus. The patient had undergone arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using suture anchor implants 6 years previously. After diagnosis of bone metastasis, she was successfully treated with metastasectomy and internal fixation using a plate and screws, with cement augmentation. This report is the first to document metastases around a suture anchor in a bone and suggests the vulnerability of suture anchor implants to tumor metastasis.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.109-120
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• 2018

Objectives This is one of the manuals of East-west integrative medicine which was created by the Committee on integrative medicine of Chung-Yeon Korean Medicine Hospital. The purpose of this manual is to support clinical decision making and communication during the rehabilitation of patients after shoulder surgery. Methods The drafting was done by two rehabilitation specialists in Korean medicine. After a rehabilitation specialist in western medicine reviewed the draft and exchanged their ideas, a revised version that reflects the goal of consultation was made. Then the Committee agreed to adopt the manuals through the process of review and feedback in addition to face-to-face discussions. Results This manual describes clinical decision making for rehabilitation after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, SLAP repair, and arthrolysis. Therefore it contains the schedule of rehabilitation treatment through the surgical technique, general goal of the rehabilitation by phase, guide for patients and postoperative infection management. Conclusions The proposal of this manual has a significance for it provides information about decision making process and contents of treatment in one medical institution for East-west integrative rehabilitation treatment after shoulder surgery.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.207-214
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• 2009

목적: 관절경 하 회전근 개 봉합에서 일반적으로 건-봉합간 접촉면 (tenon-suture interface) 에 약한부위 (weak link)가 형성되어 있어 관절경 하 회전근 개 봉합은 개방적 봉합술보다 높은 재파열율을 가진다. 이 연구의 목적은 봉합사를 뼈에 고정할 때 관절경으로 사용할 수 있는 UU (Ulsan University) 봉합과 개방적 변형 MA (Mason-Allen) 봉합의 강도를 비교하는 것이다. 대상 및 방법: 한 구의 사체 극상근 건을 채취하여 절반으로 나눈 후 다시 절반을 나누어 사체의 어깨 관절 한 구당 네 개의 건을 만들어 총 24개의 검체를 만들었다. 두 봉합 형태 (UU, MA)는 무작위로 선택하였으며 각각의 건에 시행하였다. 검체는 0.25 Hz에서 5~30N의 조절된 외력하에서 50회 주기 부하 (cyclic loading)를 받았다. 각 검체는 초당 1mm의 전이가 되는 상황하에서 파열이 발생할 때(ultimate tensile load)까지 부하를 받았다. 조건 이완 (condition elongation), peak-to-peak 전이(displacement), 기울기 (stiffness), 최대 인장력 (ultimate tensile load), 파열 양상 (mode of failure) 등을 기록하였다. 결과: 주기 부하 실험에서 두 봉합 형태 간 유의 있는 차이는 없었다. 최대 장력 실험에서 UU 봉합과 변형 MA (Mason-Allen) 봉합 간에 통계학적으로 유의한 차이는 없었다 (109.4 N, and 110.6 N). 양 봉합 형태에서 가장 흔한 파열 양상은 봉합의 빠짐 (suture pull-out)이었다. 결론: UU 봉합과 변형 MA 봉합은 유사한 생역학적 특성을 가진다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.30-36
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• 2017

Background: Isolated infraspinatus tear is very rare and clinical features are not as well known, therefore the purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical characteristics and outcomes of isolated infraspinatus tear that authors experienced. Methods: Authors reviewed 288 cases of full-thickness rotator cuff tear involving infraspinatus between 2010 and 2015, and retrospectively analyzed six cases of isolated infraspinatus tear. Perioperative clinical characteristics, postoperative functional outcomes of 6 months were investigated. Functional evaluation included visual analogue scale (VAS), range of motions, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, and Constant score. Results: Calcific tendinitis was accompanied in 4 cases (66.7%). Three of them received steroid injection or aspiration or extracorporeal shockwave therapy. Mean preoperative pain VAS was 7.1 (range, 5-9), and mean postoperative pain VAS at 6 months later was 1.6 (range, 0-5). Preoperative muscle strength by isokinetic muscle performance test showed 52% deficit of abduction and 37.6% deficit of external rotation. All 6 patients had arthroscopic repair of the infraspinatus tendon. All the patients at the 6 months follow-up exhibited clinical improvement in the Constant score (67.8 [range, 45-77] to 89.3 [range, 81-100], p=0.029), and ASES score (52.3 [range, 30-77] to 90.0 [range, 80-100], p=0.002). There was no healing failure on imaging. Conclusions: Isolated infraspinatus tendon tear was frequently accompanied by calcific tendinitis, but pathophysiologic relationship should need more study. To rule out neurogenic etiology, magnetic resonance imaging and electromyography would be helpful. Arthroscopic infraspinatus tendon repair and supraspinatus debridement showed relatively good result in painful shoulder.