• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.85-89
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• 2003

We experienced rare cases of Snapping plicae on radiohumeral joint which arthoscopic plicae resection improved symptom of painful snapping elbow. We report that Arthroscopy can be used as a effective therapeutic and diagnostic method for snapping plicae on radiohumeral joint with a review of its literature.

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.96-99
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• 2003

As arthroscopy is more advanced and the importance of meniscal function is more emphasized, there have been more advanced en meniscal repair technique. However conventional technique require the use of special instruments and extensive skin incision to protect the neurovasculatures and soft tissues. Also these have the potential problem of damage in articular surfaces by the knot. So, we develop a modified outside-in technique using spinal needles and nylon loops. Our method have many advantages not only in stability but simplicity, and there is no need of additional skin incision.

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.102-107
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• 1997

Discoid meniscus has been well known to a frequent anomaly of meniscus and much reported in diagnosis and treatment. But, associated X-ray findings have not been known well. We reported its significance of X-ray findings in discoid meniscus. From May 1995 to May 1997, 31 cases of discoid meniscus were compared with 51 cases of nondiseoid meniscus both confirmed by arthroscopy, with simple X-my findings. Both groups were evaluated by X-ray findings in view of lateral joint space widening, peripheral spur of lateral joint space, sclerotic change of lateral tibial plateau, concave lateral tibial plateau, flattening of lateral femoral condyle, hypoplasia of lateral femoral condyle and high riding fibula. The results of analysis were as follows: 1. Widening of lateral joint space, sclerotic change of lateral tibial plateau and cupping of lateral tibial plateau were statistically significant in discoid meniscus. 2. X-ray findings in discoid meniscus were not associated with patient's injury history and symptom duration. 3. Other X-ray findings were not related in discoid meniscus significantly. X-ray findings with patient's history and physical examination arc helpful in the diagnosis of discoid meniscus.

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.56-59
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• 2005

Trans-posterior septal posterior arthroscopic portals are useful in performing arthroscopic diagnosis and treatment of the lesions located in posterior aspect of knee joints. Except inferior surface of posterior horn of lateral meniscus, we easily observed entire lateral compartment, especially inferior surface of anterior horn and lateral tibial condyle by figure of 4 position through posteromedial trans-posterior septal arthroscopic portal. And it was possible to obtain visual field from posterior aspect and we could use anteromedial and anterolateral portals for instrumentation without clouding. So, this procedure may be useful in performing surgery of lateral compartment especially, anterior aspect in the knee joints.

• Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.393-397
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• 2018

Background: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the usefulness of hip arthroscopy including extensive capsulectomy for synovial chondromatosis of the hip. Methods: From 2008 to 2016, 13 patients with synovial chondromatosis of the hip were treated with arthroscopic removal of loose bodies and synovectomy using three arthroscopic portals. An extensive capsulectomy was performed to allow the remaining loose bodies to be out of the extracapsular space, and the excised capsule was not repaired. All patients were assessed by clinical scores and the radiographs were reviewed to determine whether the remaining loose bodies disappeared at the last follow-up. Results: Eight men and two women were followed up for a minimum of 1 year (mean, 3.8 years; range, 1 to 6.8 years) after hip arthroscopy. Clinical outcomes such as modified Harris hip score, University of California Los Angeles score, and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index score improved at the last follow-up. Although seven hips had remaining loose bodies after arthroscopic surgery, the remaining loose bodies disappeared in five hips (71.4%) at the last follow-up. Conclusions: Arthroscopic surgery was useful to treat synovial chondromatosis of the hip. In spite of limited removal of loose bodies, arthroscopic procedures including extensive capsulectomy could be effective for the treatment of synovial chondromatosis of the hip.

• Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.17-23
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• 2012

Wrist arthroscopy has gained popularity and it is applied to a variety of disease for diagnosis and management. In this review article, recent literature review as well as traditional indications is described.

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.66-68
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• 2008

Recently, devices using radiofrequency energy have been developed for arthroscopic soft tissue ablation, cauterization and shrinkage. After ACL reconstruction operation, articular metallic foreign body was found in the post-operative radiographs. It was proven to be the tip of bipolar radiofrequency system after foreign body removal. After that we experienced 2 more cases during the acromioplasty procedure. We requires attention to prevent the separation of the tip from the body in the arthroscopic surgery using bipolar radiofrequency system.

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.12 no.3
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• pp.225-228
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• 2008

Pretibial cyst formation is a rare occurrence after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. We report this complication after ACL revision surgery using tibialis anterior allograft. This complication seems to be the consequence of a direct communication between the joint and the cyst through the tibial tunnel. In the present study, the authors report that there is a pretibial cyst formation after a revisional ACL reconstruction.

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.68-71
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• 2009

Subacute osteomyelitis of the patella is a very rare condition and its diagnosis is delayed because of its rarity and variable presentation. This is a report of a case of osteomyelitis of the patella in an adult.

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.27-31
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• 2001

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to evaluate results of the arthroscopic treatment of calcific tendinitis of the shoulder resistant to conservative treatment. Materials and Methods : From March, 1996 to June, 1998, fourteen patients underwent shoulder arthroscopy to treat resistant calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff despite conservative treatment for more than 6 months. Calcium deposits were localized to the supraspinatus tendon only in eleven patients, the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon in two patients, and to the supraspinatus and subscapularis tendon in one patient. Each shoulder was evaluated with UCLA shoulder rating scale and Constant-Murley score Results : The Constant-Murley pain score improved from average score 3.2 before surgery to average score 8.3 after surgery, and the UCLA functional average score improved from 4.5 preoperatively to 8.3 postoperatively. Preoperative ROM averaged $110^{\circ}$ of flexion, $45^{\circ}$ of external rotation, $90^{\circ}$ of abduction, and internal rotation with the thumb reaching to the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra, but postoperative range of motion averages improved as follows: $170^{\circ}$ or flexion, $50^{\circ}$ of external rotation, $140^{\circ}$ abduction, and internal rotation with the spinous process of the twelveth thoracic vertebra. Overall 3 patients were rated excellentm 9 were good, 2 were fair. Conclusion : Shoulder arthroscopy is an effective treatment in patients with refractory calcific tendinitis.