• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.319-323
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• 2008

에드워드 증후군은 18번 세염색체(trisomy)성 질환으로 신체의 모든 기관에 다수의 영향을 주며 정신 지체, 발육 지연, 호흡 곤란, 선천성 심장 질환 등의 전신 질환과 손가락의 굴곡변형과 족부후방돌출(rocker-bottom feet)의 소견을 보인다. 산모가 에드워드 증후군 환아를 임신했을 경우 양수과다, 작은 태반, 단일 제대 동맥의 소견을 보인다. 에드워드 증후군을 가진 환아는 생존율이 매우 낮다. 절반이 자궁 내에서 사망하며, 출생아의 50%는 생존율이 2개월이고, $5{\sim}10%$는 생존율이 1년 정도이다. 에드워드 증후군을 가진 환아가 충치 치료를 주소로 내원하였다. 환아의 전신 질환과 심장 수술 병력, 저체중, 기도확보 유지가 어려운 점을 고려하여 전신마취 하에 치과 치료를 시행하였다. 저자는 에드워드 증후군 환아의 치과 치료 후 다소의 지견을 얻었기에 보고하는 바이다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.145-151
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• 2006

A large interindividual variability and some abnormally kinematic patterns at the lower extremity were the main features of the gait in children with Down syndrome. The purposes of this study were to investigate the gait asymmetry and biomechanical difference between dominant leg and non dominant leg in children with Down syndrome. Seven boys with Down Syndrome(age: $120{\pm}0.9yrs$, weight $34.4{\pm}8.4kg$, leg length: $68.7{\pm}5.0cm$) participated in this study. A 10.0 m ${\times}$ 1.3 m walkway with a firm dark surface was built and used for data collection. Three-dimensional motion analyses were performed to obtain the joint angles and range of motions. The vertical ground reaction forces(%BW) and impulses($%BW{\cdot}s$) were measured by two force plates embedded in the walkway. Asymmetry indices between the legs were computed for all variables. After decision the dominant leg and the non dominant leg with max hip abduction angle, paired samples t-test was employed for selected kinematic and ground reaction force variables to analyze the differences between the dominant leg and the non dominant leg. The max hip abduction angle during the swing phase showed most asymmetry, while the knee flexion angle at initial contact showed most symmetry in walking and running. The dominant leg showed more excessive abduction of hip in the swing phase and more flat-footed contact than the non dominant leg. Vertical peak force in running showed more larger than those of in walking, however, vertical impulse showed more small than walking due to decrease of support time. In conclusion, the foot of dominant leg contact more carefully than those of non dominant leg. And also, there are no significant difference between the dominant leg and the non dominant leg in kinematic variables and ground reaction force due to large interindividual variability.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.141-152
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• 2021

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effects of ischemic compression (IC) therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in patients with upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome and to present an effective treatment method for these patients. Methods: A total of 42 patients with upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome were randomly assigned to the IC group (n = 21) and ESWT group (n = 21). IC therapy and ESWT were performed in the IC and ESWT groups, respectively. Treatment was applied to the trigger point of the upper trapezius muscle. Visual analog scales (VAS), pain pressure threshold (PPT), range of motion, neck disability index (NDI), and fear-avoidance belief questionnaire (FABQ) were evaluated before and after the intervention to compare its effectiveness. Results: Both groups showed significant differences before and after the intervention in VAS, PPT, NDI, FABQ, flexion, extension, right side bending, and left side bending (p <.05). In addition, there were significant differences in the IC group compared to the ESWT group in VAS, PPT, and NDI (p <.05). Conclusion: IC therapy and ESWT applied to patients with upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome are mediating methods of pain, function, and psychosocial effects. In addition, IC therapy may be a more effective mediating method for pain and dysfunction than ESWT.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.57-64
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• 1996

Spinal cord injury in child often occurs without evidence of fracture or dislocation. The mechanisms of neural damage in this syndrome of spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality(SCIWORA) include flexion, hyperextension, longitudinal distraction, and ischemia. Inherent elasticity of the vertebral column in infants and young children, among other age-related anatomical peculiarities, render the pediatric spine exceedingly vulnerable to deforming forces. The neurological lesions encountered in this syndrome include a high incidence of complete and severe partial cord lesions. Children younger than 8years old sustain more serious neurological damage and suffer a larger number of upper cervical cord lesions than children aged over 8 years. Of the children with SCIWORA. 52% have delayed onset of paralysis up to 4 days after injury, and most of these children recall transient paresthesia, numbness, or subjective paralysis. The long-term prognosis in cases of SCIWORA is grim. Most children with complete and severe lesions do not recover; only those with initially mild neural injuries make satisfactory neurological recovery.

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.2237-2243
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• 2020

Background: The myofascial release technique is known to be an effective technique for increasing posterior fascia flexibility in short hamstring syndrome (SHS) subjects. But therapeutic mechanism of myofascial relaxation remains unclear. Recently, the theory of autonomic nervous system domination has been raised, however, a proper study to test the theory has not been conducted. Objectives: To investigate whether the application of the myofascial release technique can induce changes in the autonomic nervous system and affect the secretion of stress hormones and myofascial relaxation. Design: Quasi-experimental study. Methods: Twenty-four subjects with SHS were randomly divided into two groups. In the experimental group, the suboccipital muscle inhibition (SMI) technique was applied to the subjects for 4 min in supine position, and in the control group, the subjects were lying in the supine position only. A forward flexion distance (FFD) was conducted, blood pressure, heart rate, and cortisol levels were measured before and after the intervention and 30 min after intervention to determine myofascial relaxation and stress hormone levels. The evaluation was conducted separately in blind by an evaluator. Results: A FFD decreased in the experimental group, no change in cortisol was observed. On the contrary, a decrease in cortisol appeared in the control group after 30 minutes. Conclusion: The myofascial release technique is an effective treatment to increase the range of motion through posterior superior myofascial chain, but there is no evidence that myofascial release technique can control the autonomic nervous system.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2007

목적: 정상인에 있어 주관절 주위 척골 신경에 대하여 초음파를 이용한 척골 신경의 형태학적인 연구 및 동적 안정성을 조사하고, 주관 증후군 환자에서 척골 신경병증에 대한 초음파 영상의 진단에 있어 기초 자료를 마련하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: $20{\sim}30$세 사이 건강한 정상 성인 남자 25명 50예의 척골 신경에 대하여 연구를 시행하였다. 7.5 MHz 고해상도 초음파의 선상 프로브를 이용하여 주관절 주위의 척골신경을 장축 및 단축영상에서 조사하였다. 장축영상을 통해 척골 신경의 주행경로와 위치, 신경의 굵기를 파악하고, 단축 영상을 내상과 근위부 1 cm, 내상과 후방, 오스본 인대부위, 오스본 인대 원위부 1 cm에서 측정하여 주관절의 굴곡 신전시 각 네 지점에서 척골 신경의 장단경과, 동적 안정성을 측정하였다. 결과: 주관절 신전시 척골 신경의 단경은 각각 2.66 mm, 2.97 mm, 2.64 mm, 2.69 mm로 측정되었다. 한편 장경은 각각 4.61 mm, 4.56 mm, 4.36 mm, 4.37 mm로 측정되어 각 네 곳의 해부학적 지점 간에 큰 변화가 관찰되지 않았다. 한편 굴곡시 척골 신경의 단경은 각각 2.72 mm, 2.34 mm, 2.65 mm, 2.41 mm로 변경되고, 장경은 각각 4.49 mm, 5.40 mm, 4.16 mm, 4.66 mm로 측정되었다. 주관절 굴곡시 내상과 후방에서 척골신경이 의미 있는 형태의 변화가 관찰되었으며 신전 굴곡시 모두 오스본 인대 입구에서 장단경이 가장 작게 관찰되었다. 동적 안정성 측정에서 척골 신경의 아탈구는 9예, 척골 신경 탈구는 7예 관찰되었다. 결론: 주관절 척골 신경의 초음파 검사에서 척골 신경은 정상인에서도 동적 불안정성과 굴곡신전에 따른 척골 신경의 장단경의 형태 변화가 관찰되기에 초음파로 척골 신경병증 진단에 있어 참고해야 할 소견이라고 판단된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.232-235
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• 2013

Objective : Major complaints of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are sensory components. However, motor deficit also impedes functional status of hand. Contrary to evaluation of sensory function, the objective, quantitative evaluation of median nerve motor function is not easy. The motor function of median was evaluated quantitatively using load cell and its correlation with findings of electrodiagnostic study (EDS) was evaluated. Methods : Objective motor function of median nerve was evaluated by load cell and personal computer-based measurement system. All of the measurement was done in patients diagnosed as having idiopathic CTS by clinical features and EDS findings. The strength of thumb abduction and index finger flexion was measured in each hand three times, and the average value was used to calculate thumb index ratio (TIR). The correlation of TIR with clinical, EDS, and ultrasonographic findings were evaluated. Results : The TIR was evaluated in 67 patients (119 hands). There were 14 males and 53 females, mean age were 57.6 years (range 28 to 81). The higher preoperative nerve conductive studies grade of the patients, the lower TIR was observed [p<0.001, analysis of variance (ANOVA)]. TIR of cases with thenar atrophy were significantly lower than those without (p<0.001, t-test). TIR were significantly lower in patients with severe median nerve swelling in ultrasonography (p=0.042, ANOVA). Conclusion : Measurements of median nerve motor function using load cell is a valuable evaluation tool in CTS. It might be helpful in detecting subclinical motor dysfunction before muscle atrophy develops.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.39-46
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• 2019

Background: Ground repulsion or impact on the ground during daily activities, sports, or occupational activities may cause injury to the knee when walking. Non-elastic taping is effective in treating these problems in previous studies. Non-elastic taping strengthens the structure of the soft tissues of the injured knee joint to maintain constant tension, improves muscle rearrangement and function, and improves proprioception. Based on previous studies, we intended to see the therapeutic changes of non-elastic taping in patients with patellofemoral joint pain syndrome. Methods: The non-elastic taping application method was applied to the patient three times for five hours for one week. Non-elastic taping was applied to the patellar tendon with little space above the skin segment of the patellar femur, with both sides fixed by taping. Muscle strength and gait change were evaluated with non-elastc taping. Results: The knee flexion, extension strength and gait evaluation of the knee joint with inelastic taping showed significant differences after treatment. There was a significant difference in the comparison between the two groups after the treatment method was applied (p<.05). Conclusion: As a result, this study confirms that the non-elastic taping method applied for the treatment of patellar femoral joint pain syndrome is effective in the treatment.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.160-166
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• 1998

The purpose of this study was to assess the results of arthroscopic subacromial decompression in patients with chronic impingement and to evaluate the results according to the rotator cuff pathology. We evaluated the clinical results of treatment for chronic impingement syndrome in 28 patients from Feb 1996 to Feb 1997. There were twenty men and eight women in age from 24 to 72 years (mean age 51) with dominant arm involvement in sixteen patients. Follow up evaluations averaged 15(range 12-24)months. The average duration of symptoms were 15(range 6­60)months. The final diagnoses which were based on the physical examination, plain radiographs and arthroscopic findings, were stage II impingement in 16 patients and stage ill impingement in 12 patients. We excluded the patients with acromioclavicular arthritis or glenohumeral instability in this study. All patients were managed non-operatively a minimum of six months. During the operation we performed contouring and smoothing the acromial undersurface and only resecting of the anterolateral band of the coracoacromial ligament. The clinical results were quantitated using UCLA shoulder rating score. Satisfactory results were obtained in 23(80%) patients. Unsatisfactory results were obtained in 5(18%) patients with posterior cuff tear. The average UCLA pain score showed significant improvement from 2.8(constant pain) to 7.2(present during heavy activities) at final follow up. The function and active forward flexion scores also increased from their preoperative value. There was no significant differences according to the surface and severity of tear and NeeI' stage (P>0.05). These results compared favorably with those reported following open acromioplasty. While arthroscopic subacromial decompression is a demanding technique with a learning curve, it is a reliable treatment for chronic impingement syndrome. A less aggressive approach to subacromial decompression and preserving the posteromedial band of the coracoacromialligament does not appear to compromise results.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.280-285
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• 2010

목적: 견봉, 오구견봉 인대 및 오구돌기의 끝을 포함하는 오구견봉 간격과 회전근개 사이에서 발생하는 충돌 징후로 인해 발생하는 오구 충돌 증후군은 양궁에서 흔히 볼 수 있는 자세인, 팔을 전방 거상, 내회전 및 내전시에 상완골 소전자가 오구돌기에 접촉하면서 통증이 유발될 수 있다. 대상 및 방법: 보존적 치료로 조절되지 않는 오구 충돌 증후군을 호소한 20세 여자 양궁선수에 대하여 관절경하 오구돌기 성형술 시행 후 발생한 통증을 동반한 회전근 간격 증가에 대하여 관절경하 중첩술을 시행하였다. 결과: 관절경하 회전근 간격 중첩술 시행 후 6개월 추시상, 통증 및 기능 호전을 보이고 성공적으로 양궁 선수로 복귀하였다. 결론: 저자들은 보존적 치료로 조절되지 않는 오구 충돌 증후군을 호소한 20세 여자 양궁선수에 대하여 관절경하 오구돌기 성형술 시행 후 발생한 통증을 동반한 회전근 간격 증가에 대하여 관절경하 중첩술을 시행하여 통증 및 기능 호전을 보이고 성공적으로 양궁 선수로 복귀한 증례를 경험하였기에 보고하고자 한다.