• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.44-50
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• 2011

목적: 근위 대퇴골에 발생한 전이성 골종양의 병적 골절 혹은 임박 골절의 수술적 치료방법 중 광범위 절제술 후 종양대치 인공관절 치환술과 골절의 정복 후 골수강정을 이용한 고정술의 치료 성적을 비교하는데 있다. 대상 및 방법: 1994년 5월에서 2009년 5월까지 근위 대퇴골 전이성 골종양으로 인한 임박골절 및 병적골절로 본원에서 수술한 37명(38예))을 종양대치 인공관절 치환술을 시행한 군(1군; 22명)과 골유합 고정술을 시행한 군(2군; 15명, 16예)으로 나누었다. 평균 연령은 1군은 59세, 2군은 60세였으며, 평균 추시 기간은 수술 후 1군은 23개월, 2군은 11개월이었다. 두 수술군의 치료성적은 종양학적 성적과 Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) scoring system, 1993의 기능적 평가방법, Kaplan-Meier 생존분석을 시행하였으며, 통계학적 분석은 Log rank test, T-test를 이용하여 평가하였다. 결과: 수술 후 평균 생존기간은 1군은 24개월(3-110개월), 2군은 11개월(1-33개월)이었으며, 1년 생존율은 1군은 86% (19/22명), 2군은 50% (8/16명), 2년 생존율은 1군은 30% (5/22명), 2군은 9% (1/16명)였다. MSTS scoring system, 1993의 기능적 평가방법을 이용한 종합적인 성적에서 1군은 평균 26점(19-30점), 88%, 2군은 평균 15점(10-23점), 51%로 평가되었다. 결론: 근위 대퇴골에 발생한 전이성 골종양의 치료 방법 중 선택된 환자에서 실시한 광범위 절제술 후 종양대치 인공관절 치환술은 골절 고정술 보다 종양학적 성적 및 기능적 성적이 우수한 것으로 나타났다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.67-70
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• 2009

Purpose: This study presents the use of mini implants for fixed restoration and implant supported overdenture to enable the practitioner to overcome the anatomic obstacles of ridge width and narrow interdental space. Patients and methods: This study consisted of 9 patients who required single implants for one or two teeth replacement and 1 patient who required implant supported overdenture after mandiblectomy, iliac bone graft due to ghost cell tumor. The ages ranged from 29 to 70 years (mean 51). All patients were in good health. Clinical and radiographs were taken pretreatment, postoperatively, during rehabilitation, and at follow ups. Results: Total implant survival rate was 94.7%. One implant was removed due to its mobility as a result of bad bone quality (Type IV) and patient's carelessness (Heavy smoker). All patients except one reported complete satisfaction regarding to function, aesthetics, and phonetics. Radiographic follow up every 3months postoperatively showed success in achieving function and maintaining marginal bone level. Conclusion: Clinician can overcome both severe ridge deficiency and small interdental space with mini implant.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2004

Isoflavones have been a central subject in research on the natural phytoestrogens found in Leguminosae. Their effects on bone formation and remodeling are important in that they can act like estrogen by binding on estrogen receptors on the target cell surface. We, therefore, believed that isoflavones may help in the treatment of patients with estrogen deficiency disease such as estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) for osteoporosis. As commonly known, osteoporosis is one of the hormonal deficiency diseases, especially in menopausal women. When estrogen is no longer produced in the body a remarkable bone remodeling process occurs, and the associated events are regulated by growth factors in the osteoblast lineage. In the present study, we investigated whether isoflavones (Isocal) extracted from Sophorae fructus affect the growth factors IGF-I and TGF-$\beta$ that have been known to be related with bone formation. In the study, we found that the active control (PIII) effectively enhanced the level of nitric oxide (NO) and growth factors, and thereby inhibited osteoclastogenesis. The most efficient concentration was $10^{-8}$% within five days, whereas the comparative control (soybean isoflavone) was not as effective even at a lower concentration. In conclusion, the products which contain enriched glucosidic isoflavone and nutrient supplements such as shark cartilage and calcium can be used for osteoporosis therapy by enhancing the production of IGF-I and TGF-$\beta$. Furthermore, the NO produced through endothelial constitutive NO synthase (ecNOS) may playa role in inhibiting bone reabsorption.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.45-53
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• 2018

Objectives : In cases of osteoarthritis, the hypofunction of the cartilage and joint leads to a limited range of joint motion, swelling, and pain, which is generally treated using pharmaceutical drugs (e.g., anti-inflammatory agents, cartilage protectants, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or replacement arthroplasty. However, long-term drug treatment is associated with adverse effects on the gastrointestinal systems. The present study aimed to evaluate the ability of Giheolsotong-hwan to treat of osteoarthritis symptoms in the MIA-induced rat model based on histological analysis, and factors that are associated with inflammation and bone mineral metabolism. Methods : Giheolsotong-hwan was administered orally at doses of 200 mg/kg/day or 400 mg/kg/day for 2 weeks before direct injection of monosodium iodoacetate ($3mg/50{\mu}{\ell}$ of 0.9% saline) into the intra-articular space of the rats' right knee. The rats subsequently received the same doses of oral Giheolsotong-hwan for another 4 weeks. We evaluated the treatment effects based on serum biomarkers and histopathological analysis of the knee joints. Results : Compared to those in control rats, the Giheolsotong-hwan treatments significantly decreased the serum concentration of inflammation factors (i.e., $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-6, $TNF-{\alpha}$, $PGE_2$, and $LTB_4$), and bone degrade factors (i.e., MMP-9, CTX-II, and COMP). In addition, the Giheolsotong-hwan treatments significantly increased the concentration of glycosaminoglycans of bone defence factors, but no chage the TIMP-1. Furthermore, the Giheolsotong-hwan treatments effectively preserved the knee cartilage and proteoglycan. Conclusion : The results indicate that Giheolsotong-hwan treated osteoarthritis symptoms. Thus, Giheolsotong-hwan may be a novel oriental therapeutic option for the management of osteoarthritis.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.88-107
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• 2024

The aim of this systematic review was to collect evidence on the following 10 technical aspects of glenoid baseplate fixation in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA): screw insertion angles; screw orientation; screw quantity; screw length; screw type; baseplate tilt; baseplate position; baseplate version and rotation; baseplate design; and anatomical safe zones. Five literature libraries were searched for eligible clinical, cadaver, biomechanical, virtual planning, and finite element analysis studies. Studies including patients >16 years old in which at least one of the ten abovementioned technical aspects was assessed were suitable for analysis. We excluded studies of patients with: glenoid bone loss; bony increased offset-reversed shoulder arthroplasty; rTSA with bone grafts; and augmented baseplates. Quality assessment was performed for each included study. Sixty-two studies were included, of which 41 were experimental studies (13 cadaver, 10 virtual planning, 11 biomechanical, and 7 finite element studies) and 21 were clinical studies (12 retrospective cohorts and 9 case-control studies). Overall, the quality of included studies was moderate or high. The majority of studies agreed upon the use of a divergent screw fixation pattern, fixation with four screws (to reduce micromotions), and inferior positioning in neutral or anteversion. A general consensus was not reached on the other technical aspects. Most surgical aspects of baseplate fixation can be decided without affecting fixation strength. There is not a single strategy that provides the best outcome. Therefore, guidelines should cover multiple surgical options that can achieve adequate baseplate fixation.

• 적정기술학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.41-50
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• 2021

탄자니아 아루샤에 위치한 Gongali model Co. Ltd는 지하수 불소제거를 위해서 현지에서 생산한 골탄을 이용하여 Nanofilter water station을 운영하고 있다. 현지에서 생산된 골탄은 탁도와 유기물 농도가 높아서 색도가 유발되는 문제가 있다. 또한, 불소 흡착 효율이 낮아서 골탄의 짧은 교체 주기로 인해 유지관리 비용이 증가하는 비용적 어려움도 있다. 이를 보완하기 위해서 고흡착 골탄을 보급하기 위한 목적으로 현지형 가마를 국내에서 제작하여 현지에 보급하는 사업을 추진하였다. 현지에서 고흡착 골탄을 생산함으로써 Nanofilter water station의 운영 효율이 증가하였으며 지역 주민들에게 안정적으로 지속해서 식수를 제공할 수 있었다. 또한, Gongali model Co. Ltd에게 지속 가능한 비즈니스 모델을 제시함으로써 고흡착 골탄의 지속성과 Nanofilter water station의 확산 계획을 제시하였다. 결과적으로 본 사업을 통해서 지속적으로 저소득층과 소외계층에게 저렴한 식수를 공급할 수 있는 방안을 마련할 수 있었다.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.405-412
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• 1999

목적: 대퇴골두의 무혈관성괴사에서 치료 후 치유되는 과정의 평가는 매우 중요하다. 그러나 무혈관성괴사의 치료에 대한 병리학적 변화를 단순방사선 촬영만으로 평가하기에는 어려움이 있다. 이에 저자들은 무혈관성괴사에서 바늘구멍 골신티그라피 소견과 병변의 치유과정과의 관계에 대해 비교 분석하였다. 대상 및 방법: 조직학적으로 대퇴골두 무혈관성 괴사로 진단된 환자 16명의 21예의 대퇴골두 병소(남자: 11명 14예, 여자. 5명 7예, 평균나이: 39.4 세)를 대상으로 하였다. 다발성 천공술은 14예, 혈관부착 골이식술은 7예에서 시행하였다. 바늘구멍 골신티그라피를 얻었고, 골신티그라피는 치료 전 1-3개월 사이에, 수술 후 첫 번째 검사는 $1{\sim}3$개월 사이에, 그 이후 추적검사는 $1{\sim}4$회(평균 2.7)로 $2{\sim}4$년간에 걸쳐 시행하였고, 이 소견을 환자의 임상경과와 비교 분석하였다. 결과 추적 검사상 보이는 소견을 괴사부위의 냉소와 그 주위의 방사능집적의 유형에 따라 분류하였는데, 이들 소견은 서로 혼재되어 있는 경우가 많아 주된 소견을 중심으로 3가지유형으로 나누었다 첫 번째 유형은 냉소주위에 곡선모양의 방사능집적이 있는 유형으로 11예였고, 이후의 추적검사상 10예는 열소는 넓어지며 냉소는 줄어들었다. 1예는 소견의 변화가 없었으며 인공치환술을 시행하였다. 두 번째 유형은 냉소주위로 산재된 모양의 방사능집적이 보이는 유형으로 6예였고, 이후의 추적검사상 열소와 냉소의 변화가 거의 없었으며 경과가 좋지 않아서 모두 인공치환술이 시행되었다. 나머지 4예는 위의 두 가지 유형으로 분류할 수 없었던 경우로 2예는 경과가 좋았고 다른 2예는 경과가 좋지 않아 인공치환술이 시행되었다 골신티그라피 소견에 따라서 인공치환술을 요하는 환자의 예후는 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<0.05). 결론: 대퇴골두 무혈관성 괴사 환자에서 치료 후 $1{\sim}3$개월 사이에 시행한 바늘구멍 골신티그라피에서 보인 소견이 치료 후 병변의 치유과정을 예측하는 데 유용한 것으로 생각된다.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.79-85
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• 2002

Background: In contrast to evidences of Ig H chain receptor editing in transformed cell lines and transgenic mouse models, there has been no direct evidence that this phenomenon occurs in human developing B cells. Methods: $V_HDJ_H$ rearrangements were obtained from genomic DNA of individual $IgM^-$ B cells from liver and $IgM^+B$ cells from bone marrow of 18 wk of gestation human fetus by PCR amplification and direct sequencing. Results: We found three examples of H chain receptor editing from $IgM^+$ and $IgM^-human$ fetal B cells. Two types of $V_H$ replacements were identified. The first involved $V_H$ hybrid formation, in which part of a $V_H$ gene from the initial VDJ rearrangement is replaced by part of an upstream $V_H$ gene at the site of cryptic RSS. The second involved a gene conversion like replacement of CDR2, in which another $V_H$ gene donated a portion of its CDR2 sequence to the initial VDJ rearrangement. Conclusion: These data provide evidence of receptor editing at the H chain loci in developing human B cells, and also the first evidence of a gene conversion event in human Ig genes.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제49권11호
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• pp.1152-1157
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• 2006

Inherited metabolic disease is rare disorders that show symptoms mainly in pediatric age and early treatment is important for preventing complications of the disease. Recent development in molecular and biochemical techniques help clinicians with proper diagnosis of patients, however, many of the disease still remain lack of effective therapeutic strategies. Better understanding on biochemical and molecular basis of pathogenesis of the disease combined with advanced medical care would provide new sight on the disease that can also improve the quality of life and long-term prognosis of patients. Traditionally, there are several modalities in the treatment of metabolic diseases depend on the biochemical basis of the disease such as diet restriction, removing or blocking the production of toxic metabolites, and stimulating residual enzyme activity. The inherited metabolic disease is not familiar for many clinicians because the diagnosis is troublesome, treatment is complicated and prognosis may not as good as expected in other diseases. Recently, new therapeutic regimens have been introduced that can significantly improve the medical care of patients with metabolic disease. Enzyme replacement therapy has showed promising efficacy for lysosomal storage disease, bone marrow transplantation is effective in some disease and gene therapy has been trying for different diseases. The new trials for treatment of the disease will give us promising insight on the disease and most clinicians should have more interest in medical progress of the metabolic disease.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.516-519
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• 2007

Purpose: Hemophilia is one of the most common bleeding disorder, and circulating levels of factor VIII or IX are closely related to the severity and frequency of the bleeding. The severity of hemophilia is classified to be severe, moderate, and mild when the factor level is less than 1%, between 1% and 5%, and between 5% and 25%, respectively. Hemophilic pseudotumor is a rare complication occurring in 1 - 2% of patients with factor VIII or IX deficiency. If the treatment is delayed, it would cause disabling and life threatening results. Methods: We experienced hemophilic pseudotumor developed at the fracture site of the proximal phalanx of the hand in a hemophilic B patient. Hemophilic pseudotumor was successfully treated with perioperative factor replacement and surgical intervention included excision and autologous bone graft. Results: Hemophilic pseudotumor was healed with complete regression, and no specific complication was developed. Conclusion: When we accounter hematoma like lesion after surgery unpredictably, we must consider hemophilic pseudotumor and make a accurate diagnosis with preoperative hematologic screening and various imaging study. Subsequently, adequate perioperative supplement of concentrate and surgical intervention brings to the satisfactory result without recurrence.