• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.173-180
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• 2016

Objectives : To treat the progression of fibroproliferative disease that affects the flexion contracture of the fingers for patients with Dupuytren's contracture, the purpose of this study is to report a case of a patient with Dupuytren's contracture after complex Korean medical treatment. Methods : A patient was treated with acupuncture, moxibustion and bee venom pharmacopuncture on their left palmar aponeurosis. Six rounds of acupuncture and moxibustion were administered from November 30, 2015 through to January 2, 2016. Three rounds of bee venom pharmacopuncture was administered from December 14, 2015 through to January 2, 2016. The degree of flexion contracture and the Tubiana's stage were measured to evaluate the clinical improvement. Results : After 30 treatment sessions the flexion contracture degrees of the 4th finger's metacarpophalangeal joint and proximal interphalangeal joint improved as much as $25^{\circ}$, $15^{\circ}$, respectively. And the flexion contracture degrees of the 5th finger's metacarpophalangeal joint, proximal interphalangeal joint and distal interphalangeal joint improved as much as $15^{\circ}$, $10^{\circ}$, $5^{\circ}$, respectively. The Tubiana's stage of each finger decreased from 4 to 3. Conclusion : This study suggests that acupuncture, moxibustion and bee venom pharmacopuncture could be effective for patients with Dupuytren's contracture.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.242-249
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• 1998

Stiffness of the elbow joint is relatively common after trauma, ectopic ossification, bum, postoperative scar, and etc. Mild flexion deformity can be reduced by use of active or passive motion exercise, dynamic sling, hinged distractor device, or turnbuckle orthosis. But these methods have disadvantages of difficulty in gaining acceptable range of motion only with stretching exercise, re-contracture after conservative managements and poor results that flexion contracture remained. The common described operative exposures for treatment of the stiff elbow are anterior, lateral, posterior, and medial approach. Through Anterior, lateral and medial approach each has not access to all compartments of the elbow. But, posterior approach has benefits that access to posterior, medial and lateral aspects of the elbow and as needed, fenestration to the olecranon fossa that produces a communication between the anterior and posterior compartments of the elbow are possible. From June 1991 through April 1997, 11 patients who had posttraumatic stiff elbow, were treated with debridement arthroplasty through the posterior approach. The purpose of this study are to introduce technique of the debridement arthroplasty and to evaluate final outcomes. With regarding to preoperative pain degree, mild degree matches to 3 cases, moderate to 3 cases, and severe to 2 cases. In preoperative motion, flexion was average 85° and extension was 30°. Postoperatively nine patients had got the complete relief of pain and two patients continued to have mild pain intermittentely. Postoperative flexion improved to 127° and extension to 2°, so that elbow flexion had improved by an average of 42° and elbow extension by 28°. On the objective scale all patients had good or excellent results and they all felt that they were improved by operation. Debridement arthroplasty is one of excellent procedures for the intractable stiff elbow if it is not unstable or it has not incongrous. But it need a meticulous operative technique and a well-programmed rehabilitation.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.293-298
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• 2010

목적: 주관절은 굴곡 구축 40도 이상 굴곡 제한 105도 이하일 경우 일상 생활에 상당한 장애를 일으킬 수 있는 관절로 그 치료의 정도 및 시기를 결정하기가 상당히 어려운 것으로 알려져 있다. 이에 이 종설에서는 현재까지 인정된 주관절 구축의 수술적 접근법에 대하여 고찰하여 보도록 하겠다. 대상 및 방법: 환자의 병력을 포함하여 충분한 임상적 조사를 하는 것이 중요하다. 그리고 방사선학적 방법을 이용하여 환자의 주관절 구축에 대한 원인 및 상태를 정확히 파악하고 그에 적합한 수술법을 선택한다. 수술법으로는 관절경적 유리술 (arthroscopic release) 및 관혈적 유리술 (Open release), 견인 관절 성형술 (Distraction Arthroplasty), 인공관절 치환술 (Total elbow replacement)이 있으며 관혈적 유리술은 4가지 기본 도달법 -전방 도달법 (anterior approach), 내측 도달법 (medial "over the top" approach), 제한된 외측 도달법 (limited lateral approach: column procedure) 광범위 후방 도달법 (posterior extensile approach)-으로 분류될 수 있다. 결과 및 결론: 현재 주관절 구축의 수술은 관절경의 발달로 인한 최소 침습적인 방법이 대두되고 있으나 그 경과의 판정은 아직 미미하며 그에 대한 문헌 보고가 많지 않은 상태로 고식적인 개방성 접근법을 이용하는 것을 원칙으로 하고 있으며 접근법에 따른 분류를 사용하고 있다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.14-18
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• 2005

Purpose: Limitation of motion of the elbow joint due to stiffness affect on life quality of the patients. So contracture of the elbow should be treated as soon as possible. Among the many treatment modalities, we described the result of arthroscopic treatment. Materials and Methods: From Mar. 2000 to Mar. 2003, 40 patients, who received the arthroscopic treatment by author for contracted elbow, were the subjects. We estimated the range of motion (ROM) of elbow joint before and after surgery by goniometer. The clinical result was evaluated by Severance elbow scoring system. The final ROM was evaluated at the point of no further increasement of joint motion. Male ware 30 cases, female ware 7 cases, average 42.6 years old and mean follow up period were 31 months. During arthroscopic treatment we had done release of the joint capsule or resection, synovectomy, removal of loose bodies. We used traditional portals. Results: The avarage preoperative ROM of elbow joint was 72.5 degree(range, 5 - 132 degree) and the increasement of ROM was totally 49.3 degree in flexion 26.5 degree and extension 22.8 degree. There was no other complication. Conclusion: Arthroscopic treatment for contracted elbow permit early joint ROM and it decrease the secondary injury to the elbow joint. Also there are few complications. It is thought to be a good treatment modality in contracted elbow joint.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.143-147
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• 2005

목적: 슬개 건을 이용한 전방 십자 인대 재건술 시, 이식 건을 경골 쪽에서 고정할 때 일반적으로 슬관절의 굴곡 각도는 신전 위치에서 시행한다. 저자들은 슬괵 건을 이용한 전방 십자 인대 재건술 시, 이식 건을 고정 할 때 슬관절의 굴곡 각도가 수술 후 슬관절 안정성과 운동 범위에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2002년 5월부터 2003년 1월까지 슬괵 건을 이용한 전방 십자 인대 재건술 시, Rigidfix system(Mitek Product, Johnson and Johnson, USA)와 intrafix를 이용하여 고정하였다. 전방 십자 인대 재건술을 시행 받은 39명 중 추시 관찰이 되지 않은 2명을 제외한 37명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 평균 추시 기간은 14개월(범위: $13{\sim}25$개월) 이었다. 완전 신전 위 또는 20도 굴곡 위의 슬관절 굴곡 각도의 결정은 수술 순서에 따라서 교대로 선택하였다. 내측 반월상 연골의 절제 2예, 내측 반월상 연골의 봉합 2예 외측 반월상 연골의 봉합 1예에서 시행하였다. 임상적 평가는 이학적 검사인 Lachman검사, Pivot shift검사와 재건술 후의 Lysholm점수, IKDC( international knee documentation committee)평가 기준, KT-1000관절 계측 결과를 이용하였다. 결과: 최종 추시 상 수술 후 Lysholm 점수는 93.1점(범위: $65{\sim}98$점), IKDC 평가 기준에 의한 최종 평가 상 정상(A) 26예, 거의 정상(B) 10예, 비정상(C) 1 예이었으며, 심한 비정상은 (D)은 없었다. 최종 추시 상 KT-1000 관절계를 이용한 최대 도수 부하 검사 상 건 측 과의 차이는 평균 2.5 mm 이였다. 술 후 시행한 Lachman 검사상 정상 32예, 1 등급 4예, 2 등급 II 1예 이었고, Pivot shift 검사 상 정상 34예, 1 등급 2예, 2 등급 1예 이었다. KT-1000 관절계를 이용한 최대 도수 부하 검사 상 건 측 과의 차이는 20도 고정을 한 경우는 평균 2.3 mm, 완전 신전 위에서 고정한 경우는 평균 2.7 mm이였다(P<0.05). 수술 후 1년 슬관절의 운동 범위는 20도 굴곡 위에서 고정한 경우에 1례 에서 5도의 굴곡 구축이 있었고, 신전 위에서 고정한 경우는 2례 에서 건측 보다 10도의 굴곡 제한이 있었다. 결론: 자가 슬괵 건을 이용한 전방 십자 재건술 시, 경골 부의 고정 시 슬관절의 굴곡 각도 따른 슬관절의 전방 안정성에 차이는 없었으나, 신전 위에서 고정하는 것이 과도한 이식 건의 장력으로 인한 슬관절 굴곡 구축을 예방하는데 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.151-179
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• 2003

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of total knee replacement to arthritis patients in pain intensity and functional impairment. For this study, over 50-year-old 30 patients who had osteoarthritis and 69 patients who got total knee replacement at the one of the departments of orthopedics in Daegu were interviewed from June, 2002 to March, 2003. The results of this study were as follows : First, pain intensity was decreased to experimental group after operation than control group(P<.01) And the presence of crepitation was also decreased to them(P<.05). On the other hand there's no significant difference was noted in the presence of stiffness, degree of flexion contracture and extension contracture between two groups. Second, over 91 days group after operation and visitor's group of physiotherapy unit were better than others in Level of knee function(P<.01). Third, over 91 days group after operation and visitor's group of physiotherapy unit were higher than others in Barthel Index of knee function(P<.01). Forth, over 91 days group after operation and visitor's group of physiotherapy unit were higher than others in Level of IADL(P<.05). Fifth, over 91 days group after operation and visitor‘s group of physiotherapy unit were higher than others in Katz Index of knee function(P<.01). Sixth, although Old Ages' Activity Index seemed to get better as time goes by, there's no statistical difference. Seventh, over 91 days group after operation and visitor's group of physiotherapy unit were higher than admission group and under 30 days group after operation in Social Activity Index(P<.05). Eighth, the function of the knee was connected with the abilities in the activity of the old and the social skill. The Barthel index was connected with the function of the knee joint and the activities of the old and Katz index. IADL function was connected with the activities of the old and the social activity. The Katz index was connected with the Barthel index. The activity of the old was connected with the Barthel index, the functional score of the knee joint andthe IADL score. The ability of social skill was connected with the activity of the old, IADL score and the function of the knee.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.152-156
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• 2005

Purpose: We reconstructed the thumb with groin flap combined with secondary heterodigital neurovascular island flap and report our 6 cases. Materials and Methods: Between March 2003 and August 2004, 6 degloving thumbs or amputation of thumbs were reconstructed with groin flap combined with secondary heterodigital neurovascular island flap. There ware 4 men and 2 women, and mean age was 42.2 years. The following parameters were evaluated. Results: Recipient thumb was no limitation of apposition. but flexion contracture of interphalangeal joint was about 10 degree in two cases. Average grip power were 80% and average pinch power were 70% that of the normal thumb. The two point discrimination was average 10.5 mm and double sensibility in 2 cases. 2 patients have cold intolerance. Neuroma formation was not made. Cosmetic results as judged by patients were that 4 cases are good and 2 cases are fair. Conclusion: If massive skin defect after degloving thumb or amputation of thumb are present, we consider the numerous methods for reconstruction of thumb. This surgical procedure is good methods because of it's pliability, sensation, satisfactory functional results but major disadvantage are the staged operation and cosmetic effect of the absence of thumb nail.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.650-658
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• 2010

Purpose: In the case of repair for far distal parts of FDP (Flexor digitorum profundus) division, the method of either pull-out suture or fixation of tendon to the distal phalanx is preferred. In this paper, the results of a modified loop suture technique used for the complete division of FDP from both zone 1a and distal parts of zone 1b in Moiemen classification are presented. Methods: From July 2006 to July 2009, the modified loop suture technique was used for the 10 cases of FDP in complete division from zone 1a and distal parts of zone 1b, especially where insertion sites were less than 1 cm apart from a tendon of a stump. In a suture technique, a loop is applied to each distal and proximal parts of tendon respectively. Core suture of 2-strand and epitendinous suture are done with PDS 4-0. Out of 10 patients, the study was done on 6 patients who were available for the followup. The average age of the patients was 49.1 years (in the range from 26 to 67). 5 males and 1 female patients were involved in this study. There were 3 cases with zone 1a and distal parts of zone 1b. The average distance to the distal tendon end was 0.6 cm. There were 5 cases underwent microsurgical repair where both artery and nerve divided. One case of only tendon displacement was presented. The dorsal protective splint was kept for 5 weeks on average. The results of the following tests were measured: active & passive range of motion, grip strength test, key pinch and pulp pinch test. Results: The follow-up period on average was 11 months, in the range from 2 to 20 months. There was no case of re-rupture, but tenolysis was performed in 1 cases. In all 6 cases, the average active range of motion of distal interphalangeal joint was 50.8 degree. The grip strength (ipsilateral/contralateral) was measured as 88.7% and the pulp pinch test was 79.2% as those of contralateral side. Flexion contracture was presented in 2 cases (15 degree on average) and there was no quadrigia effect found. Conclusion: Despite short length of tendon from the insertion site in FDS rupture in zone 1a and distal parts of zone 1b, sufficient functional recovery could be expected with the tendon to tendon repair using the modified loop suture technique.