• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.565-577
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• 1996

This study was conducted to evaluate the association of work posture with cervical spine abnormality toward 106 microwave-oven assemblers. A self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain a general characteristics and a work history of workers. The posture of neck and shoulder joint of workers were measured with video tape recording and the simple X-ray of cervical spine was checked-up to observe the X-ray abnormality including degenerative change, curvature abnormality, disc space narrowing or disc canal narrowing. The result were as follows. 1. The prevalence of degenerative change among cervicobrachial disorder workers was 44.3% (47 persons), curvature abnormality was 43.4%(46 persons), disc space narrowing was 21.7%(23 persons), and disc canal narrowing was 21.7%(23 persons). 2. The prevalence of degenerative change at cervical spine was increased with the degree of neck flexion(flexed versus neutral, odds ratio [OR]=2.7), the total work posture of neck(mild or severe awkward versus neutral ; OR=1.2, 3.4). 3. The prevalence of degenerative change at cervical spine was increased with the degree of the right shoulder flexion, the heaviness of the materials carried by the right hand and the degree of awkwardness at the total work posture of right shoulder(p<0.05). 4. There was no evidence of association between curvature abnormality, disc space narrowing, disc canal narrowing and work posture. In conclusion the awkward work posture was related with degenerative change of cervical spine among microwave oven assembling workers and the further study in these field must be made to prove the association objectively.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.975-983
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• 2006

Degenerative arthritis is characterized by progressive degenerative change, particularly change occurring to the joint due to the burden of body weight. Arthritis means inflammation occurring to the joint: it causes pain and limits exercise involving movement of the joint. Edema is not a disease but a condition which is accompanied by progression of a certain disease. Degenerative arthritis patients also have various diseases and mostly brings edema. Even though the cause is known to be abrasion of the joints, there are many cases in which walking difficulties are caused by pressure and pain due to edema. We found patients with walking difficulties caused by pain and increase of pressure in the joints walk better after treatment of both the pain and edema.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제39권
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• pp.19.1-19.6
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• 2017

Background: The aim of this study was to assess correlation between pain and degenerative bony changes on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of temporomandibular joints (TMJs). Methods: Two hundred eighty-three temporomandibular joints with degenerative bony changes were evaluated. Pain intensity (numeric rating scale, NRS) and pain duration in patients with degenerative joint disease (DJD) were also analyzed. We classified condylar bony changes on CBCT into five types: osteophyte (Osp), erosion (Ero), flattening (Fla), subchondral sclerosis (Scl), and pseudocyst (Pse). Results: Degenerative bony changes were the most frequent in the age groups of 10~19, 20-29, and 50~59 years. The most frequent pain intensity was "none" (NRS 0, 34.6%) followed by "annoying" (NRS 3-5, 29.7%). The most frequent condylar bony change was Fla (219 joints, 77.4%) followed by Ero (169 joints, 59.7%). "Ero + Fla" was the most common combination of the bony changes (12.7%). The frequency of erosion was directly proportional to NRS, but the frequency of osteophyte was inversely proportional. The prevalence of Ero increased from onset until 2 years and gradually decreased thereafter. The prevalence of Osp, Ero, and Pse increased with age. Conclusions: Osp and Ero can be pain-related variables in degenerative joint disease (DJD) patients. "Six months to 2 years" may be a meaningful time point from the active, unstable phase to the stabilized late phase of DJD.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2013

목적: 단순 방사선 사진상에서 견봉 및 상완골 대결절의 퇴행성 변화의 정도와 회전근 개 파열의 크기 사이의 연관성을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 견관절의 자기 공명 영상을 시행한 퇴행성 회전근 개 파열 실험군 234예와 회전근 개 파열이 없는 대조군 284예 등 총 518예를 대상으로 하였다. 견관절 방사선 단순 촬영에서 퇴행성 변화의 정도를 관절와-상완 관절의 퇴행성 변화를 제외한 견봉과 대결절에서 골극의 길이와 형태의 변형에 따라 분류하였고, 자기 공명 영상에서 회전근 개의 파열의 정도 및 전층 파열의 크기를 분류하였다. 회전근 개의 파열의 정도와 크기에 따른 견봉 및 상완골 대결절의 퇴행성 변화 정도와의 연관성에 대해 알아 보았다. 결과: 견관절 단순 방사선 사진에서 보이는 견봉 및 상완골 대결절의 퇴행성 변화에 따른 MRI상 회전근 개 파열의 정도는 유의한 차이를 보였고(p<0.001), 견봉 및 상완골 대결절의 단순 방사선상 퇴행성 변화가 증가할수록 회전근 개 파열의 크기가 커지는 경향이 있었으며(p<0.001), 부분층 파열 보다 전층 파열 가능성이 높은 것으로 나타났다(p<0.001). 또한 고령 및 여자에서 회전근 개의 파열이 더 심하다는 결과를 얻었다(p<0.001, p<0.001). 결론: 퇴행성 회전근 개 파열 환자에서 견관절의 단순 방사선 사진상 견봉 및 상완골 대결절의 퇴행성 변화가 심할수록 회전근 개 파열의 크기가 더 크고, 나이와 성별도 관련 인자 중 하나로 사료된다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.52-66
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• 2003

The intervertebral disc is a cartilaginous structure that resembles articular cartilage in its biochemistry, but morphologically it is clearly different. It shows degenerative and ageing changes earlier than does any other connective tissue in the body, It is believed to be important clinically because there is an association of disc degeneration with back pain. Degenerative changes in the intervertebral disc are thought to develop as aging, mechanical stress and metabolic factors. Genetic factors may also play a part in the onset or progress of the degenerative process. They, together with environmental factors, may act as determinants of the structural characteristics of the intervertebral disc and produce a tendency to generation, In this short review we outline the morphplogy and biochemistry of normal intervertebral disc and the changes that arise during degeneration. Therefore this study will review degeneration of intervertebral disc, so we will have knowledge about low back pain associated with degenerative change in the intervertebral disc.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.93-99
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• 2007

Purpose : The aim of this study is to consider degenerative spine disease theoretically and compare plain radiography which is a basic study for low back pain with MRI in cases of degenerative lumbar spine disease to find out whether the abnormalities agree with each other. Methods : In 4 cases of lumbar degenerative disease, we studied the relation of the abnormalities such as disc space narrowing, spinal space narrowing, loss of lordosis and osteophytes on plain radiography with those on MRI of HIVD, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis. Results : Many abnormalities such as disc space narrowing, spinal space narrowing, loss of lordosis, osteophytes and change of cortex & bone marrow on plain radiography suggest HIVD, spinal stenosis, spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis on MRI. Conclusion : For low back pain patients, plain radiography is a basic study in diagnosis of HIVD, spinal stenosis, spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis but MRI or CT scan is necessary to develop(build) a treatment plan like an operation.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.53-63
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• 2011

골관절염은 관절의 연조직, 관절연골 및 연골하 골조직의 합성과 분해 사이의 불균형으로 인한 조직의 변성을 야기하는 관절의 질환이다. 일반적으로 골관절염은 연령에 따라 급격히 증가하고, 여성에서 호발하는 특징을 보이는 것으로 알려져 있지만, 측두하악관절에서의 골관절염의 유병률에 관한 연구는 측두하악관절의 독특한 특성에도 불구하고 정확한 연구가 부족한 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 측두하악관절에서 발생하는 골관절염의 실제 성별, 연령별 분포 및 임상적 특징을 알아봄으로 써 병인의 이해에 필요한 기초 자료를 제시하고자 한다. 본 연구에서는 2007년 1월부터 12월까지 1년 동안 서울대학교 치과병원에 측두하악장애를 주소로 처음 내원한 4327명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 측두하악장애의 진단을 위해 촬영된 orthopantomogram, TMJ tomogram, transcranial radiograph를 이용하여 측두하악관절의 퇴행성 변화를 조사하였으며, 성별, 연령, 골변화 양상에 따른 분포를 분석하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 측두하악장애 증상을 호소하는 환자 4327명 중 883명 (20.4%)에서 퇴행성 변화가 관찰되었고, 남성에서는 177명 (12.6%), 여성에서는 706명 (24.1%)에서 관찰되어 여자에서 호발하는 것으로 관찰되었으며, 이러한 여성 우위의 호발 양상은 모든 연령대에서 관찰되었다. 2. 측두하악장애 증상을 호소하는 환자 중 하악과두의 퇴행성 변화를 보이는 환자의 비율은 연령대가 증가함에 따라 완만하게 증가하였고, 연령별로 구분하여 볼 때에는 여성에서는 연령대별 발생비율의 증가가 통계적으로 유의하였으나 (P < 0.001), 남성에서는 통계적으로 유의하지 않았다. 3. 퇴행성 변화 환자군에서 나타나는 퇴행성 변화의 유형 중, 발생빈도가 가장 높은 형태는 sclerosis였고 (84.6%), 발생 환자 의 평균연령이 가장 높은 형태는 osteophyte였다 (44.8세). 4. 퇴행성 변화의 좌, 우 발생 분포를 보면 좌측에서 호발하였고, 남성 내에서는 좌측, 여성 내에서는 양측에서 모두 발생한 비율이 가장 높았으나, 전체적인 좌, 우 발생 양상은 남녀간에 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 결론적으로, 측두하악장애 환자에서 나타나는 측두하악관절의 퇴행성 변화는 여성에서 호발하고 연령이 증가함에 따라 완만한 증가를 보이며 젊은 연령층의 환자에서도 높은 비율로 발생함을 알 수 있다. 측두하악장애가 젊은 연령층에서 호발한다는 이전의 보고들을 토대로 볼 때 측두하악관절의 퇴행성 변화는 타관절에서 발생하는 퇴행성 변화와는 다른 역학적 특징을 가지고 있을 가능성이 크며, 이러한 사실은 측두하악관절에서 발생하는 퇴행성 변화의 병인을 이해하고 그 치료법을 개발하는데 있어서 매우 중요한 의미를 가진다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.202-212
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• 2022

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Cheong-A-Won Gagambang (JCE003) treatment for degenerative knee osteoarthritis. Methods: This was a single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot clinical trial. There were 36 adults with degenerative knee osteoarthritis who were randomly allocated into JCE003 1,000 mg, JCE003 2,000 mg, or the placebo group (in a 1:1:1 ratio). The participants received 12 weeks of treatment and had scheduled tests every 6 weeks. The primary outcomes were measured using the Korean Western Ontario and McMaster Universities scale, and the secondary outcomes were measured using the visual analog scale, European quality of life-5-dimensions, patient global impression of change, C-reactive protein, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Changes between baseline scores and scores following study completion were analyzed. Results: There were 29 participants whose data were analyzed in this study. The change of Korean Western Ontario and McMaster Universities, visual analog scale, European quality of life-5-dimensions scores showed significant improvement in the JCE003 1,000 mg group. The change of patient global impression of change was significantly improved in the placebo group. There were 14 adverse events, but there was no clinically significant relationship with the intake of JCE003 compared with the placebo. Conclusion: Taking JCE003 may be effective at improving knee pain in patients with degenerative knee osteoarthritis and appears to be safe. Based on this study, the concentration and feasibility of the test group may be used when conducting a large-scale clinical trial of degenerative knee osteoarthritis in the future.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.317-321
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• 2019

Purpose: To identify the effect of knee joint traction therapy on pain, physical function, and depression in patients with degenerative arthritis. Methods: In total, 30 patients with degenerative arthritis were randomly assigned to one of two groups: the experimental group, who underwent knee joint traction therapy, and the control group, who underwent general physical therapy (15 patients per group). Pain was measured using the visual analogue scale (VAS), physical function was measured using the Western ontario and McMaster universities osteoarthritis (WOMAC) index, and depression was measured using the Beck depression inventory (BDI). The VAS, WOMAC score, and BDI score were recorded before and after the 4-week treatment. Results: As a result of comparison within groups, the experimental and control group showed significant difference for VAS, WOMAC and BDI after the experiment (p<0.05). In comparison between the two groups, the experimental group in which knee joint traction was applied showed more significant change in VAS, WOMAC and BDI than the control group (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study showed that knee joint traction therapy was effective in improving pain, physical function, and depression in patients with degenerative arthritis.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.13-22
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• 2011

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to find out the characteristics of intervertebral disc changes and relative factors of the spondylolisthesis patients in fifties by type of spondylolisthesis. Methods : We investigated 69 cases of patients who visited one Korean traditional medicine hospital and were diagnosed as spondylolisthesis on L-spine X-ray and L-spine magnetic resonance imaging(MRI). We selected 37 lytic spondylolisthesis patients and 32 degenerative spondylolisthesis patients. We analysed the relativity between the numbers of changed discs, types of changed disc, locations of nerve compression and types of spondylolisthesis. Results : 1. The number of changed discs increase in lytic type, but there is no statistically significant difference. 2. Bulging disc is the dominant type of disc change. There is no significant difference between two types. 3. Both foraminal type was shown dominantly in lytic spondylolisthesis, diffuse type in degenerative spondylolisthesis by the analysis of the location of the nerve compression. But the symptoms of patients and dermatome did not match in most of the cases. Conculsions : The direction of nerve compression is different while the disc changing aspects are similar in both types. In several spondylolisthesis patients in fifties, symptoms of patient are related to degeneration of vertebrae, not to the type of spondylolisthesis.