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Therapeutic Effect of a Double Locking-loop Suture Pattern on the Elbow Luxation with Rupture of Collateral Ligament in a Dog (곁인대가 파열되고 주관절이 탈구된 개에서 이중 Locking-loop 봉합법의 치료효과)

  • Lee Jae-yeong;Kim Joong-hyun;Kim So-seob;Lee Seung-keun;Choi Seok-hwa
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.406-408
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    • 2004
  • A nine-month-old male Jindo with non weight-bearing on the right forelimb in flexed position, pain and edema of the elbow, and resist elbow extension was brought to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Chungbuk National University. Elbow radiographs showed loss of humeroradial joint space and lateral displacement of the radius and ulna. Closed reduction was reported the best therapy in most cases of luxation of the elbow but conservative reduction was impossible. Open reduction of the luxated elbow was performed and ruptured collateral ligaments were identified. Displaced elbow was required bloody surgical operation and gentle reduction to restore elbow joint. Internal reduction of choice for elbow luxation with rupture of collateral ligament in the dog was a double locking-loop suture pattern. To ensure secure grasping of parallel bundles of ligament fibers to transverse bites of each suture were placed superficial to the longitudinal bites. All ligaments were repaired with 3-metric (size 2 USP) monofilament polypropylene suture. No complications have been noted during a five-month follow up.

Arthroscopic Treatment of Elbow Osteoarthritis and Arthroscopic Ulnar Nerve Decompression

  • Chung, Seok Won
    • Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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    • v.19 no.4
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    • pp.256-263
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    • 2016
  • Although arthroscopic surgery has been used conventionally, it has not been widely adopted yet due to the risks of complications, including nerve damage, technical difficulties, and limited indications. As shown in other joints, however, the use of an arthroscope will gradually increased in the elbow joint ('Arthroscopy always wins'). Herein, arthroscopic treatments and arthroscopic ulnar nerve decompression will be discussed in cases of elbow osteoarthritis.

Assessment of discomfort in elbow motion from driver posture (운전자 자세에 따른 팔꿈치 동작의 불편도 평가)

  • Tak, Tae-Oh;Lee, Pyoung-Rim
    • Journal of Industrial Technology
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    • v.21 no.B
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    • pp.265-272
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    • 2001
  • The human arm is modeled by three rigid bodies(the upper arm, the forearm and the hand)with seven degree of freedom(three in the shoulder, two in the elbow and two in the wrist). The objective of this work is to present a method to determine the three-dimensional kinematics of the human elbow joint using a magnetic tracking device. Euler angle were used to determine the elbow flexion-extension, and the pronation-supination. The elbow motion for the various driving conditions is measured through the driving test using a simulator. Discomfort levels of elbow joint motions were obtained as discomfort functions, which were based on subjects' perceived discomfort level estimated by magnitude estimation. The results showed that the discomfort posture of elbow joint motions occurred in the driving motion.

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Design of an Elbow Rehabilitation Robot based on Force Measurement and its Force Control (힘측정기반 팔꿈치 재활로봇 설계 및 힘제어)

  • Kim, Han-Sol;Kim, Gab-Soon
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.21 no.5
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    • pp.413-420
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    • 2015
  • This paper describes the design of an elbow rehabilitation robot based on force measurement that enables a severe stroke patient confined to their bed to receive elbow rehabilitation exercises. The developed elbow rehabilitation robot was providewitha two-axis force/torque sensor which can detect force Fz and torque Tz, thereby allowing it to measure therotational force (Tz) exerted on the elbow and the signal force Fz which can be used as a safety device. The robot was designed and manufactured for severe stroke patients confined to bed, and the robot program was manufactured to perform flexibility elbow rehabilitation exercises. Asa result of the characteristics test of the developed rehabilitation robot, the device was safely operated while the elbow rehabilitation exercises were performed. Therefore, it is thought that the developed rehabilitation robot can be used for severe stroke patients.

Transarticular Portal for Elbow Arthroscopy (Transarticualr portal를 이용한 주관절의 관절경술)

  • Kim, Sung-Jae;Park, In-Seop;Kim, Ju-Young;Jeong, Jae-Hoon;Ryu, Sang-Wook;Cheon, Yong-Min
    • Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.127-130
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    • 2003
  • Arthroscopy of the elbow is a very precise and demanding procedure due to the closeness of the recommended portals to neurovascular structures and complexity of articular geometry. So to establish safe portal is not always reproducible especially in case of stiff elbow, even for the experienced arthroscopist. We described new tip of elbow arthroscopy using a new starting portal. This procedure is almost always reproducible even in stiff elbow, and minimizes risk of damage to neurovascular structures.

Studies on the Tennis Elbow (Tennis Elbow에 관한 연구)

  • Choe, Joong-Rieb
    • The Korean Journal of Pain
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.34-38
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    • 1994
  • The common disorder called tennis elbow exhibits typical clinical characteristics, i.e. painful condition at the lateral aspect of elbow joint on resisted wrist extension. However an exact cause for this painful condition has not yet been established. Many observers believe that the usual lesion of tennis elbow is a partial rupture of the extensor tendon at the tenoperiosteal juction on the lateral epicondyle of humerus. However the mechanism of the tendon rupture has never been explained. Conservative treatments on the tender area have been the most common therapeutic modalities for pain relief of tennis elbow. Based on my clinical experiences and anatomical studies, I discerned that tennis elbow is a periostitis of lateral epicondyle of humerus secondary to spastic contraction of muscular belly of extensor carpi radialis after over-stretched injury. Therefore, spasmolytic treatment on the extensor carpi radialis muscle provided a favorable result for permanent relief for tennis elbow pain.

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The Effect on grasp and pinch strength according to degree of elbow flexion in normal adult (성인의 주관절 굴곡 각도가 파악력과 핀치력에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Cu-Rie;Kim, Keun-Jo;Kim, Bonn-Won
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.25-33
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    • 2008
  • Purpose : This study was investigated the effect on grasp and pinch strength according to degree of flexion in elbow joint. Methods : Thirty male and thirty female students, aged 20 to 31 years were tested for using opened positioning with their shoulder abduction at $55^{\circ}$ and shoulder horizontal adduction at $30^{\circ}$ in four elbow flexion($0^{\circ}$, $45^{\circ}$, $90^{\circ}$, $135^{\circ}$). An electronic dynamometer(E-LINK V900s Evaluation System)and goniometer were used to measure grasp and pinch strength. Results : The average grasp strength of the dominant hand was strongest at elbow $45^{\circ}$ however, weakest at elbow $135^{\circ}$ flexion in both of male and female. The average pinch strength of the dominant hand was strongest at elbow $135^{\circ}$ flexion in both of male and female. The average pinch strength of dominant hand was weakest at elbow $45^{\circ}$ flexion in both of male and female. According to degree of elbow flexion in both of male and female, grasp and pinch strength was no significant statistically. In analyzing correlations, the grasp strength of male showed the most significant difference at elbow $45^{\circ}$ & $90^{\circ}$ flexion, and the pinch strength was most significant difference at elbow $0^{\circ}$ & $45^{\circ}$ flexion. Conclusion : In analyzing correlations, the grasp strength of female showed the most significant difference at elbow $90^{\circ}$ & $135^{\circ}$ flexion, and the pinch strength was most significant difference at elbow $45^{\circ}$ & $90^{\circ}$ flexion.

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