• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.31-41
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• 2004

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the angle of a wedged insole on knee varus torque during walking. Fifteen healthy subjects were recruited. Knee varus torque was measured using three-dimensional motion analysis (Elite). Knee varus torque was normalized to gait cycle (0%: initial contact; 100%: ipsilateral initial contact) and stance phase (0%: initial contact; 100%: ipsilateral toe off). The average peaks of knee varus torque during the stance phase of the gait cycle according to the different insole angles (10 or 15 degrees) were compared using one-way ANOVA with repeated measures. The results showed that in the early stance phase, the average peak knee varus torque increased significantly for both the medial 10 and 15 degree wedged insole conditions and decreased significantly for both the lateral 10 and 15 degree wedged insole conditions as compared with no insole (p<.05). However, there were no significant differences between the 10 and 15 degree wedged insole conditions with either the medial or lateral wedged insole (p>.05). In the late stance phase, the average peak knee varus torque increased significantly for the medial 10 and 15 degree wedged insole conditions (p<.05), but not for the lateral 10 and 15 degree wedged insole conditions as compared with no insole (p>.05). We suggest that these results may be beneficial for manufacturing foot orthotic devices, such as wedged insoles, to control medial and lateral compartment forces in the knee varus-valgus deformity. Further studies of the effects of wedged insole angle on knee varus torque in patients with medial-lateral knee osteoarthritis are needed.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.158-169
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• 2015

Purpose: Frostbite can affect still soldiers. Initial clinical manifestations are similar for superficial and deep frostbite, so early treatment is identical. It is under-estimated by physicians. We try to identify the challenges of managing these complex tissue injuries. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 84 patients hospitalized at AFCH from 2009 to 2015 was conducted. We investigated differences of epidemiological characteristics, identification of soft tissue injury, treatment and complications between superficial (SF: 43; 51.2%) and deep (DF: 41; 48.8%) frostbite. Results: The major (94.0%) developed frostbite in dry circumstances (89.3%). Wet circumstances (66.7%) were more susceptible to DF rather than dry (46.7%). The 38 (45.2%) arrived to specialist within 7days. Most prone sites were feet, followed by hands. Toes had more deep injuries. DF presented more increased levels of ALT, CPK, CKMB, CRP. The bone scan of W+S+ was 48.3%, 87.1% and W+S- was 20.7%, 12.9%, respectively. The treatment resulted in improved or normalized perfusion scan with matching clinical improvement. It was a good tool to assess treatment response. Eighteen normal and 8 stenotic type of PCR resulted in normal with matching clinical improvement. One continuous obstructive waveform led to minor amputation. Twelve underwent both PCR and MRA. Among 6 normal PCR, 5 showed normal and one stenosis in MRA. All 5 stenosis and one obstruction showed the same findings in MRA. It was a good tool to evaluate vascular compromise. They were treated with rapid rewarming (11.6%, 22.0%), hydrotherapy (16.3%, 29.3%), respectively. Six (14.6%) underwent STSG, 2 (4.9%) had digital amputation in DF. Berasil, Ibuprofen, Trental were commonly administered. PGE1 was administered selectively for 6.8, 10.8 days, respectively. Raynaud's syndrome (16.3%), CRPS (4.7%), LOM (14.6%) and toe deformity (4.9%) were specific sequelae. Conclusion: We should recommend intensive foot care education, early rewarming and evacuation to specialized units. The bone scanning and PCR should allow for a more aggressive and active approach to the management of tissue viability.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.43-50
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• 2002

This study was designed to identify the effects of walking conditions (normal walking vs. toe-walking) on electromyographic (EMG) activity of gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior, and soleus muscle. Seven healthy adult males participated in this study. The exclusion criteria were orthopedic or neurologic disease, congenital anomaly or acquired deformity, or pain in low back or lower extremities. The maximal voluntary isometric contraction for each muscle was used for the reference contraction, and EMG activity of each muscle during normal walking and toe-walking was expressed as a percentage of reference contraction. The gait cycle was determined with two foot switches, and gait was normalized as 100% gait cycle for each condition. The maximal values of EMG activity in terminal stance (30~50% of gait cycle) of each condition were compared for data analysis. No significant differences were found in EMG activity of the tibialis anterior and soleus (p>.05), whereas significant decrement was found in EMG activity of gastrocnemius during toe-walking compared to normal walking (p<.05). There is a limitation to generalize the results of this study, because small number of subjects participated for this study and only EMG was used for data collection. The treatment methods should be developed to improve gait efficiency by substituting the weakened muscles secondary to upper motor neuron, or by strengthening the distal muscles in lower extremity.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권6호
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• pp.547-556
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• 2019

목적: 도수조작 및 석고 교정을 통해 보존적 치료를 시행하였으나 잔여 혹은 재발변형으로 수술적 치료를 받았던 특발성 만곡족 환아의 장기 치료 결과를 분석하였다. 대상 및 방법: 방사선상 골 성숙이 완료된 32명의 환자 총 51예를 대상으로 후향적인 연구를 시행하였다. 최종 추시 시 평균 연령은 18.7세였다. 수술은 선택적 혹은 광범위 연부조직 유리술과 힘줄 연장, 힘줄 이전, 다양한 절골술 등을 시행하였다. 방사선적 분석은 최종 촬영한 체중부하 전후면 사진에서 거종골 각(talocalcaneal angle), 거골-제1 중족골 각(talo-first metatarsal angle), 측면 사진에서 측정한 거종골 각, 종골 경사각(calcaneal pitch)을 측정하여 성인정상 측정값과 비교하였다. 임상적 평가는 American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)의 ankle-hindfoot score와 midfoot score를 이용하여 우수(>85), 양호(71-85), 보통(56-70), 불량(<56)으로 평가하였다. 결과: 최종 방사선 계측치는 전후면 거종골 각에서 각각 41.2%, 전후면 거골과 제1 중족골 간의 각에서 90.2%, 측면 거종골 각에서 84.3%, 측면 종골 경사각에서 각각 61%가 정상범위에 포함되었다. AOFAS 평균은 ankle-hindfoot score에서 88.1±10.7점 midfoot score에서 86.7±11.5점이었다. 결론: 수술적 치료를 받았던 특발성 만곡족 환아의 장기 치료 결과에서 정상범위에 속하는 방사선 지표 비율은 43%-90%로 확인되었으며 임상적으로 AOFAS 평균값은 우수에 속하였다. 따라서 비수술적 교정 방법에 실패한 경우라도 변형의 요소를 보다 더 정확히 분석한 후 선택적 수술 방법을 통할 경우 임상적으로 만족스러운 결과를 가져올 수 있다.

• 전자공학회논문지CI
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.38-46
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• 2011

현재 보행 분석에 있어 많이 사용되고 있는 3차원 동작 분석기의 경우, 여러 대의 카메라와 넓은 공간이 필요하다는 공간적 제한성과 함께 고가로 접근성이 용이하지 않으며, 측정 시 준비 과정이 복잡하여 이를 임상에 적용하기에는 많은 제약점이 있다. 본 연구에서는 이를 해결하기 위해 임상에서 용이하게 하지(족부) 이상을 진단하기 위한 관성 센서 기반의 3차원 무선 보행 측정 시스템을 개발하고, 당뇨병 노인 환자 10명을 대상으로 시스템의 타당성을 평가하였다. 개발된 시스템은 보행 특성을 측정하는 관성 측정 장치, 관성 데이터를 수집 및 처리하는 마이크로 컨트롤러, 측정된 데이터를 PC로 전송하는 블루투스로 구성된 무선 보행 측정 모듈과, 수신 데이터의 저장, 처리 및 분석을 위한 윈도우 응용 프로그램 모듈로 구성되었다. 본 연구에서 개발된 시스템은 하지(족부) 이상 진단의 실제 임상에 손쉽게 활용할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라, 스포츠 과학, 재활 등과 같은 인간의 3차원 움직임 분석을 필요로 하는 다양한 분야에 널리 활용할 수 있을 것이다.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.114-119
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• 2000

The soft tissue defects including the Achilles tendon are complex and very difficult to reconstruct. Recently, several free composite flaps including the tendon have been used to reconstruct large defects in this area in an one-stage effort. Our case presents a patient reconstructed with free composite dorsalis pedis flap along with the extensor digitorum longus and superficial peroneal nerve for extensive defects of the Achilles tendon and surrounding soft tissue. A 36-year-old-man sustained an open injury to the Achilles tendon. He was referred to our department with gross infection of the wound and complete rupture of the tendon associated with loss of skin following reduction of distal tibial bone fracture. After extensive debridement, $6{\times}8cm$ of skin loss and 8cm of tendon defect was noted. Corresponding to the size of the defect, the composite dorsalis pedis flap was raised as a neurosensory unit including the extensor digitorum longus to provide tendon repair and sensate skin for an one-stage reconstruction. One tendon slip was sutured to the soleus musculotendinous portion, the other two were sutured to the gastrocnemius musculotendinous portion with 2-0 Prolene. The superficial peroneal nerve was then coaptated to the medial sural cutaneous nerve. The anterior tibial artery and vein were anastomosed to the posterior tibial artery and accompanying vein in an end to end fashion. After 12 months of follow-up, 5 degrees of dorsiflexion due to the checkrein deformity and 58 degrees of plantar flexion was achieved. The patient was able to walk without crutches. Twopoint discrimination and moving two-point discrimination were more than 1mm at the transferred flap site. The donor site healed uneventfully. Of the various free composite flaps for the Achilles tendon reconstruction when skin coverage is also needed, we recommand the composite dorsalis pedis flap. The advantages such as to control infection, adequate restoration of ankle contour for normal foot wear, transfer of the long tendinous portion, and protective sensation makes this flap our first choice for reconstruction of soft tissue defect including the Achilles tendon.