• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.43-51
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• 2012

목적: 쇄골 골절의 치료에 관한 광범위한 자료 검토를 통해 현 시점에서의 적절한 쇄골 골절 치료방법을 찾고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 성인에서 발생한 쇄골 골절과 관련된 전반적인 내용, 즉 쇄골 골절의 역학, 분류, 수술 적응증, 최근 도입된 치료 방법의 현황 및 결과를 문헌 고찰을 통해 정리하였다. 또한, 쇄골 중간 부위 골절의 수술 적응증의 확대와, 새로운 치료법의 하나로 주목받고 있는 anatomically precontoured plate의 도입을 비롯한 최신 지견에 대해 살펴보았다. 결과 및 결론: 지금까지 쇄골 골절은 비수술적 방법으로 대부분 치료되어 왔다. 하지만 최근 들어 기존에 추산되었던 것 보다 많은 수의 불유합, 부정유합 발생이 보고되면서 수술적 치료의 적응증이 점점 확대되는 추세이다. 하지만 아직까지는 쇄골 골절에 대한 이상적인 치료 방침이 확립되지 않았음을 고려할 때, 환자 개개인의 임상 정보와 선호도를 세심히 고려한 맞춤형 치료가 이루어져야 하겠다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.111-116
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• 2011

목적: 저자는 견관절 역형 전 치환술 후 중기 추시 결과와 합병증에 대해 알아보고자 하였으며 결과에 영향을 미치는 요인에 대해 분석하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 역형 치환술 후 중기 추시를 보고한 문헌의 체계적인 분석을 시행하였으며, 수술후 문제점, 합병증, 재 수술, 재 치환술의 전반적인 발생율을 조사하였다. 결과: 보고되고 있는 합병증율은 0~68%로 다양하다. 최소 2년 이상 추시된 역형 치환술의 초기 예비 보고들은 우수한 기능적 결과를 나타내고 있다. 그러나 중기 추시된 문헌상 보고의 체계적인 분석 결과는 44%의 문제점, 24%의 합병증, 3.5%의 재 수술, 10%의 재 치환술을 나타냈다. 결론: 역형 전 치환술은 상대적으로 높은 합병증과 재 치환율을 나타낸다. 따라서 역형 치환술은 회전근 개 광범위 파열을 가진 매우 심한 관절병증의 환자에서 주로 시행되어야 하며 70세 (최소한 65세) 이상에서 시행되어야 한다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.73-82
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• 2006

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of CT arthrography (CTA) in the assessment of various shoulder pathologies, compared with MR arthrography (MRA) and MRI with arthroscopic correlation. Materials and Methods: CTA in 84 patients, MRA in 70 patients, and MRI in 27 patients were obtained. A radiologist interpreted each image for 5 pathologies: Bankart, SLAP, Hill-Sachs lesion, full-thickness, and partial-thickness rotator cuff tear. Detailed arthroscopic reports were compared with CTA, MRA, and MRI. The sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and accuracy were calculated. The agreement between each diagnostic modality and arthroscopy was calculated. Diagnostic efficacy was assessed by the areas under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Results: The diagnostic values of all three imaging groups were comparable to each other for Bankart, SLAP, Hills-Sachs, and full-thickness cuff tear lesions, but those of CTA were lower than MRI and MRA for partial-thickness cuff tears. The areas under the ROC curves for CTA, MRA, and MRI were not significantly different for all pathologies, except for partial-thickness cuff tears. Conclusion: CTA was equally competent to MRA or MRI in demonstrating Bankart, Hill-Sachs lesions, SLAP, and full thickness rotator cuff tears but not as efficient in diagnosing partial thickness rotator cuff tears.

• 대한정형외과 초음파학회지
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.128-133
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• 2008

신경 압박의 원인은 외부로부터 가해지는 것도 있고, 신체 내부 병리가 발생하여 신경 주행에 따라 발생할 수 있다. 주관절 이하부에서 압박성 신경병증으로 정중 신경, 척골 신경, 요골신경병증이 있다. 정중 신경은 굴곡 지대부위에서 수근관 증후군이 대표적이며, 모든 신경 포착 증후군 가운데 가장 흔하다. 그 외 주관절 부위에서 스트러더스 인대, 상완 이두근 건막, 회내근, 천수지 굴근 기시부 그리고 비정상 근육들에 의한 회내근 증후군과 전 골간 신경 증후군이 있다. 척골 신경은 스트러더스 궁, 내측 상과 후방의 주관, 척수근 굴근 두 기시부 사이의 건막 등에서 눌리는 주관 증후군과, 수근부에서 결절종, 유구골 갈고리 골절 그리고 혈관성으로 오는 척골 관 증후군이 있다. 요골 신경의 심부 분지가 회외근속을 지나면서 만들어지는 부위에서 눌리는 경우 요골 관 증후군이라고 한다. 치료는 초기에는 소염제나 야간부목, 스테로이드 주사와 같은 보존적 치료를 시행할 수 있으며, 이에 호전되지 않을 경우 전기적 검사나 영상 검사에서 이상이 나타나면 수술적 감압술을 시행하여야 한다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.232-235
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• 2009

목적: 71세 여자에서 견관절 감염 후 발생된 관절연골의 파괴와 회전근 개의 소실에 대한 처치를 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 치료를 선택 전 임상적, 방사선학적, 실험실적으로 세심한 평가를 시행하여 현재 잔존할 수 있는 활동성 감염과 병소의 가능성을 배제한 후 통증과 기능적 관절운동을 회복하기 위하여 일차적 역 견관절 치환술을 시행하였다. 결과: 수술 22개월후 추시에서 UCLA, ASES 평가상 우수의 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 결론: 감염후 심각한 회전근개의 손상이 동반되는 경우 일차적 역 견관절 치환술은 통증과 기능적 관절운동을 회복할 수 있는 술식으로 보인다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.155-159
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• 2007

관절경적 일열 봉합법은 잘 정립된 회전근 개 봉합술로 우수한 임상성적을 보여왔다. 하지만, 수술 후 재파열의 빈도가 높은 것으로 알려져 있어 다양한 방법들이 술 후 재파열을 줄이기 위하여 시도되어왔다. 일부 연구들에서는 해부학적 회전근 개 부착부를 재건하면 봉합한 회전근 개의 치유 및 초기 역학적 강도를 증가시킬 수 있을 것이라고 보고하였고, 이열 봉합법이 해부학적 회전근 개 부착부 재건과 봉합부의 강도를 증가 시키고, 간격형성을 감소 시킬 목적으로 소개되었다. 하지만, 재부착된 회전근 개 건의 장력, 봉합된 건의 혈관 형성 등의 생물학적 치유환경이 일렬 봉합법에 비하여 우수함이 아직 입증되지 않았고 수술 후 기능적 개선도 측면에서도 두 봉합술간 차이가 없으므로, 수술 수기가 상대적으로 쉽고, 요구되는 기구 및 내고정물의 추가적 비용이 적어 경제적인 측면에 장점이 있는 일렬 봉합법은 여전히 추천되는 수술수기이다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.215-223
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• 2021

Background: The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection with an institution-based physical therapy (PT) program for adhesive capsulitis (AC) of the shoulder in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Methods: A total of seventy diabetic patients with AC of the shoulder for <6 months were assigned to two groups: PRP group and PT group. In the PRP group, 35 patients were administered a single shot of PRP (4 mL) into the glenohumeral joint. In the PT group, 35 patients were given institution-based PT that included 10 30-minute sessions of planned PT over a 2-week period. After the interventions, all patients were prospectively followed for 12 weeks. Intensity of shoulder pain, function, and range of motion were assessed at baseline and then at 3, 6, and 12 weeks. Results: Thirty-three patients in the PRP group and 32 in the PT group completed the 12-week study. At 12 weeks, patients who received PRP injections showed greater improvement in shoulder pain (p<0.001) than those recruited to the PT group. In the range of motion and shoulder function activities, patients in the PRP group showed significant improvement compared with the institution-based PT group (p<0.001). No significant complications were reported from any groups. Conclusions: In a diabetic population, PRP injections significantly improved shoulder pain and function compared with an institution-based PT program for shoulder AC. Additionally, it is a safe and well-tolerated method for AC management for diabetic patients.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.224-229
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• 2022

Background: Most acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) injuries are caused by direct trauma to the shoulders, and various methods and techniques are used to treat them; however, none of the options can be considered the gold standard. This study examines the horizontal stability of the ACJ after a complete dislocation was repaired using one of two Ethibond suture techniques, the loop technique and the two holes in the clavicle technique. Methods: In this single-blind, randomized clinical trial, 104 patients diagnosed with complete ACJ dislocation type V were treated using Ethibond sutures with either the loop technique or the two holes in the clavicle technique. Horizontal changes in the ACJ were radiographically assessed in the lateral axial view, and shoulder function was evaluated by the Constant (CS) and Taft (TS) scores at intervals of 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Results: The horizontal stability of the ACJ was better with the two-hole technique than the loop technique at all measurement times. CS and TS changes showed a significant upward trend over time with both techniques. The mean CS and TS at the final visit were 95.2 and 11.6 with the loop technique and 94.0 and 11.9 with the two-hole technique, respectively. The incidence of superficial infections caused by the subcutaneous pins was the same in the two groups. Conclusions: Due to the improved ACJ stability with the two-hole technique, it appears to be a more suitable option than the loop technique for AC joint reduction.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.129-139
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• 2022

Background: Several therapeutic methods have been proposed for frozen shoulder syndrome. These include suprascapular nerve block, a simple and cost-effective technique that eliminates the need for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy. Methods: This was a clinical trial that included patients with unilateral shoulder joint stiffness. Patients were divided into three groups: those treated with isolated physiotherapy for 12 weeks (PT group), those treated with a single dose intra-articular injection of corticosteroid together with physiotherapy (IACI group), and those treated with a suprascapular nerve block performed with a single indirect injection of 8-mL lidocaine HCL 1% and 2 mL (80 mg) methylprednisolone acetate together with physiotherapy (SSNB group). The variables assessed were age, sex, side of involvement, dominant limb, presence of diabetes, physical examination findings including erythema, swelling, and muscle wasting; palpation and movement findings; shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) score; and the visual analog scale (VAS) score pre-intervention and at 2-, 4-, 6-, and 12-week post-intervention. Results: Ninety-seven patients were included in this survey (34 cases in the PT group, 32 cases in the IACI group, and 31 cases in the SSNB group). Mean age was 48.55±11.06 years. Fifty-seven cases were female (58.8%) and 40 were male (41.2%). Sixty-eight patients had a history of diabetes (70.1%). VAS and SPADI scores and range of mototion degrees dramatically improved in all cases (p<0.001). Results were best in the SSNB group (p<0.001), and the IACI group showed better results than the PT group (p<0.001). Conclusions: Suprascapular nerve block is an effective therapy with long-term pain relief and increased mobility of the shoulder joint in patients with adhesive capsulitis.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.175-181
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• 2023

Background: Acromioclavicular (AC) osteoarthritis (OA) is a frequent pathology of the shoulder in elderly patients. Drug injection plays an important role in treatment of AC OA. Literature has demonstrated excellent short-term results regarding shoulder function and pain. However, mid- to long-term results are lacking. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a single intra-articular AC injection in patients with AC OA and to identify predictive factors for success. Methods: A retrospective study was performed to analyze success rate, shoulder function, and pain perception after a single intra-articular injection in patients with AC OA. Success was defined as the absence of reinterventions such as additional injection or surgery. Outcome measures were 1-year success rate and clinical outcome scores of Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain, Oxford Shoulder Score, and Subjective Shoulder Value. Results: Ninety-eight patients participated in this study. At a median final follow-up of 0.8 years (interquartile range, 0-6), 57 of these patients (58%) had undergone a reintervention. The 1-year success rate was 47% (95% confidence interval, 37%-57%), with NRS at rest as the sole factor significantly associated with success. Thirty patients not requiring reintervention reported significant improvement from baseline for all reported outcome measures at final follow-up. Conclusions: AC injections offer a 1-year success rate of 47%. The AC injection produces good mid- to long-term clinical outcomes regarding shoulder function, quality of life, and pain perception in one-third of patients. Further research is essential to analyze mid- to long-term outcomes of AC injections.