• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.202-206
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• 2006

Synovial chondromatosis is an uncommon condition and involvement of the glenohumeral joint is rare comparing its involvement of knee and hip. We report a case of synovial chondromatosis with its radiography, MRI and microscopic findings and treatment by arthroscopic synovectomy & loose body removal which have been developed in right shoulder of a 46 year-old-female and presented as impingement syndrome.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.242-245
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• 2006

Infection on sternoclavicular joint after electrical burn is rare. No case was reported previously in Korea. Even though the disease is rare, we treated the case successfully with intravenous antibiotics followed by curettage and drainage. Successful treatment was achieved in the case of infection on sternoclavicular joint after electrical burn.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.153-160
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• 2010

Purpose: The goal of prosthetic replacement of the shoulder is the restoration of the normal anatomy of the joint. Materials and Methods: The physician should review the variations in normal anatomy because it does vary widely and the placement of the prosthetic needs to be modified to accommodate the variations. Results and Conclusion: Several factors including anatomic, prosthetic and surgical ones can lead to the best clinical results, and these are described.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.237-240
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• 2016

Retear patterns after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair are classified into two patterns according to retear location. Type 1 is when the retear pattern occurs directly on the tendon at the bone repair site using the suture anchor repair method. Type 2 is when the retear pattern occurs at the musculocutaneous junction with a healed footprint in patients who undergo the suture bridge method. Here, the authors report another retear pattern, which was identified as a type 2 retear on magnetic resonance imaging in patients who had undergone arthroscopic rotator cuff repair by the suture-bridge technique. This pattern was different from the type 2 retear and occurred at the portion of the cuff away from the healed rotator cuff under the view of the arthroscope.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.241-244
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• 2016

Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder joint is common disease causing acute pain, mainly involving the supraspinatus or infraspinatus muscle, and less frequently the teres minor or subscapularis muscle. This study reports on the satisfactory arthroscopic removal of calcium deposits as well as infraspinatus and supraspinatus muscle repair without relapse via minimal incision using suture anchors. This was a case of atypically extensive calcific tendinitis involving the infraspinatus muscle, with a bursal side partial rupture of the supraspinatus muscle in a 61-year-old female whose chief complaint was chronic pain of the right shoulder exacerbated by limited movement.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.245-248
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• 2016

A 55-year-old female experienced acute left shoulder pain without specific trauma. Radiography showed calcific deposits in the inferior part of the glenoid fossa. Magnetic resonance arthrography showed calcific deposits in the origin of the long head of triceps brachii muscle. Conservative treatment failed to resolve the symptoms; therefore, arthroscopic surgery was performed. The patient experienced immediate and dramatic pain relief, and normal shoulder motion was demonstrated 1 year after surgery. In conclusion, although rare, calcific tendinitis of the triceps brachii muscle, which causes shoulder pain, should be included in the differential diagnosis of acute shoulder pain. Arthroscopic surgery is a treatment option for chronic cases and those resistant to conservative treatment.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.249-251
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• 2016

iepicondylar fracture of the humerus is very rare in adults. To date, there have been limited evidence of this injury in the English literature. We report a case of a 65-year-old female with a biepicondylar fracture of the left distal humerus without dislocation. Open reduction and internal fixation with K-wires, cannulated screw, and suture anchor were performed. We obtained stability of the elbow and a satisfactory functional outcome. Because this type of injury is associated with varus and valgus instability, operative reduction and fixation are essential in order to gain stability and early recovery of normal function.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.31-36
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• 2020

Bony lesions of the glenoid and Hill-Sachs lesions are the most common injuries after a first-time traumatic shoulder dislocation. However, fracture of the coracoid process after traumatic shoulder dislocation is rare. A single, open surgical procedure could be performed by a Latarjet procedure using a fractured fragment of the coracoid process. If a fracture of the coracoid process is associated with a traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation, the Latarjet procedure may be the most appropriate surgical option.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.48-58
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• 2020

Although the prevalence of rotator cuff tears is dependent on the size, 11% to 94% of patients experience retear or healing failure after rotator cuff repair. Treatment of patients with failed rotator cuff repair ranges widely, from conservative treatment to arthroplasty. This review article attempts to summarize the most recent and relevant surgical options for failed rotator cuff repair patients, and the outcomes of each treatment, except arthroplasty.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.23-28
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• 2002

Purpose Displaced lateral end fracture of clavicle and acromioclavicular dislocation type Ⅲ∼Ⅵ may be required surgical treatment. Material and Methods : From May 1998 to March 2001, we operated with Welter plate with minimal incision by one surgeon. Immediately, pendulum and passive exercise was initiated after surgery. The shoulder function was evaluated using UCLA score. Average follow up was on 28(12∼45) months. Results : All 11 patients were regained satisfactory function. Average UCLA score was 31.9(29~35) at last follow up. Conclusion . The merit of Welter plate fixation with minimal incision is simple technique, reduced surgical time, smaller scar than large plate, strong fixation, early exercise, reduced implant failure. The disadvantage is expensive, skin irritatatation by long hook. But Welter plate fixation with minimal incision is a good method of internal fixation and excellent clinical result in surgical treatment of type H displaced lateral end fracture of the clavicle and type Ⅲ∼Ⅵ acromioclavicular dislocation.