• 제목/요약/키워드: Computerized skeletal analysis system

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Computerized occlusal analysis: correlation with occlusal indexes to assess the outcome of orthodontic treatment or the severity of malocculusion

  • Lee, Sang-Min;Lee, Jin-Woo
    • 대한치과교정학회지
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    • 제46권1호
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    • pp.27-35
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    • 2016
  • Objective: The aims of our study were to verify the validity of the T-Scan III system (Tekscan) as an objective occlusal evaluation tool, and to assess the differences between two occlusal indexes - the peer assessment rating (PAR) index and the American Board of Orthodontics objective grading system (OGS) - by comparing the scores derived from the T-Scan III system with the two occlusal indexes and analyzing the correlations between them. Methods: The final study sample included 48 adult volunteers (39 men and 9 women, mean age $24.14{\pm}3.16years$), after excluding 29 volunteers whose occlusion could not be evaluated by the T-Scan III system due to severe skeletal or occlusal problems. PAR index and OGS scores were assessed using dental study models, and measurements of centric occlusion, protrusive movement, and lateral excursion movement were obtained via the T-Scan III system. The results were analyzed to determine correlations. Results: Occlusal analysis by the T-Scan III system was clinically reliable (p < 0.05), and the PAR index and OGS scores were significantly correlated with several measurements obtained with the T-Scan III system (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The T-Scan III system is a quantitative and reliable method for occlusal evaluation, and represents a potential substitute for occlusal indexes. Compared to the PAR index, the OGS scores of more variables were significantly correlated with the T-Scan measurements.

남녀 대학생의 척추만곡에 관한 연구 (A Study of Spinal Curvature in Female and Male University Students)

  • 이병규;남기석;이충휘
    • 한국전문물리치료학회지
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    • 제5권3호
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    • pp.72-87
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    • 1998
  • This study examined the rates of spinal abnormal curvature and the correlation of the Body Mass Index (BMI), Low Back Pain (LBP) and spinal curvature by measuring scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis in university students. The study population included 67 male, 92 female university students, making a total of 159, in Wonju City. Spinal curvature was measured by an electrogoniometer in a computerized skeletal analysis system. Lateral curvature of spine of more than 10 degrees was considered as nonspostural scoliosis. The correlation of BMI, LBP and the spinal curvature was analysed by Pearson's correlation coefficient and t-test. The following results were obtained: 1. The overall incidence and rate of scoliosis in cases with a greater than 10 degree curve in males was an incidence of 8 and a rate of 11%. In females the incidence was 36 and the rate 39.2%. 2. The overall incidence and rate of kyphosis of less than 20 degrees in males was a rate of 9 and an incidence of 11.9%. In females, the rate was 5 and the incidence 5.4%. In kyphosis cases of more than 40 degrees, the male rate was 5 and the incidence 7.7%. For female the rate was 13 and the incidence 14.2%. 3. The overall incidence and rate of lordosis with curves of less than 20 degrees was a rate of 6 for males and an incidence of 9.0%. For females, the rate was 5 and the incidence 5.4%. In cases of more than 50 degrees lordosis, the female rate was 2 and the incidence 2.2%. There were no males in this category. 4. There was a negative correlation between kyphosis and BMI. The greater the kyphotic curve, the less the BMI in males (p<0.05). There was no significant BMI difference by gender in either scoliosis or lordosis. There was, however, a significantly decreased sacral angle in the female group with LBP. The results of this study cannot be generalized to the general population because the subjects were all from one university. The measurements were quite reliable because the angles determined by the Metrocom System were highly correlated with radiologic findings. This study shows the need for a regular screening system for spinal curvatures in university health examination procedures.

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RLSM을 이용한 안구운동의 저속도 측정방법에 대한 연구 (A Method for Slow Component Velocity Measurement of Nystagmus Eye Movements using RLSM)

  • 김규겸;고종선;박병림
    • 전력전자학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 전력전자학회 2002년도 전력전자학술대회 논문집
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    • pp.455-458
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    • 2002
  • A control of the body posture and movement is maintained by the vestibular system, vision, and proprioceptors. Especially, vestibular system has a very important function that controls the eye movement through vestibuloocular reflex and contraction of skeletal muscles through vestibulospinal reflex. However, postural disturbance caused by loss of vestibular function results in nausea, vomiting, vertigo and loss of craving for life. Lose of vestibular function leads to abnormal reflex of eye movements named nystagmus. Analysis of the nystagmus is needed to diagnose the vertigo, which is performed by means of electronystagmography (ENG). The purpose of this study is to develop a computerized system for data processing and an algorithm for the automatic evaluation of the slow component velocity (SCV) of nystagmus Induced by optokinetic(OKN) stimulation system. A new algorithm using recursive least square method (RLSM) to detect SCV of nystagmus is suggested in this paper. This method allows a fast and precise evaluation of the nystagmus, through artifact rejection techniques. The results are depicted in this paper.

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RLSM을 이용한 안구운동의 저속도 측정방법에 대한 연구 (A Method for Slow Component Velocity Measurement of Nystagmus Eye Movements using RLSM)

  • 김규겸;고종선;박병림
    • 전력전자학회논문지
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    • 제7권6호
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    • pp.546-553
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    • 2002
  • 일상 생활에서 인간의 자세와 운동은 전정기관, 시각, 고유수용체에 의해 조절되어진다. 특히 전정기관은 정전안구반사를 통한 안구 운동과 전정척수반사를 통한 골격근의 수축 운동을 제어하는 매우 중요한 기능을 갖고 있다. 그러나 자세 조절기능의 손실로 인한 자세 부조화는 오심, 구토, 현기증을 초래하여 삶의 의욕을 상실케 만들고 안진이라 불리는 비정상적인 안구반사운동을 초래한다. 현기증 진단에 EOG를 이용한 안진의 분석이 필요하다. 본 연구의 목적은 데이터 처리를 위한 컴퓨터 시스템과 OKN 시뮬레이션 시스템에 의해 유발된 안진 서상속도의 자동평가 알고리즘을 개발하는데 있다. 본 논문에서는 RLSM을 이용하여 안진의 서상속도를 검출하는 새로운 알고리즘을 제안하였다. 이 방법은 눈 깜빡임과 같은 artifact에 둔감하여 안진의 빠르고 정확한 평가가 가능하다.