• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2011

목적: 불안정성 쇄골 원위부 골절에서 Endobutton을 이용한 오구 쇄골 인대 보강술을 시행하고 그 방사선학적 및 임상적 결과를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2007년 10월부터 2009년 9월까지 오구 쇄골 인대 손상이 동반된 Neer 제 2형 불안정성 쇄골 원위부 골절로 TightRope$^{(R)}$ 고정술을 시행하고 1년 이상 추시 관찰이 가능하였던 연속적 9예를 대상으로 하였다. 방사선적 평가는 단순 방사선 사진을 이용하여 오구 쇄골 간격 측정 및 골유합을 판단하였고, 임상적 평가는 ASES 평가 점수를 이용하였다. 결과: 8예 (88.9%)에서 골유합을 얻을 수 있었으며, 평균 골유합 기간은 12.9 (9~16)주였다. 술 후 및 최종 추시 평균 오구 쇄골 간격은 5.6 mm, 6.2 mm로 통계학적으로 의미있는 정복의 소실은 없었다 (p>0.05). ASES 점수는 평균 90.3 (78~96)점으로 우수 6예, 양호 2예, 보통 1예였으며, 8예 (88.9%)에서 만족할 만한 결과를 나타내었다. 합병증으로 1예에서 초기 정복 소실로 인하여 불유합이 발생하였으며, 보통의 임상적 결과를 보였다. 그 외 고정물의 파손 및 감염 등의 합병증은 없었다. 결론: 불안정성 쇄골 원위부 골절에서 TightRope$^{(R)}$ 고정술은 고정물의 제거가 필요하지 않다는 장점이 있으며, 원위 골편의 고정이 어려운 골절에서 안정된 고정을 얻을 수 있는 하나의 대안이 될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.73-77
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• 2016

Background: The first purpose of this study is to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of surgical treatment for displaced midshaft clavicle fracture (Robinson type 2B1 vs. 2B2) with 3.5-mm low profile clavicular locking compression plate. The second purpose is to evaluate the difference of the results depending on the presence of accompanying injuries. Methods: Forty-nine patients who underwent an operation for the fractures were reviewed retrospectively. Fracture patterns were classified according to group 2B1 and 2B2 using Robinson's classification. For radiological outcome, time to union after operation was evaluated and for clinical outcome, American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES) score, University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) score, visual analogue scale (VAS), and range of motion (ROM) were evaluated from preoperative period to last follow-up period. Results: The mean time for union was not significantly different in the 2B1 group and 2B2 group (p=0.062). No statistically significant difference in ASES score, UCLA score, and VAS was observed between 2B1 and 2B2 (p=0.619, p=0.896, p=0.856, respectively). In ROM, significant higher mean forward flexion and abduction was observed in 2B2 (p=0.025, p=0.017, respectively) and there was no difference in external rotation and external rotation at shoulder $90^{\circ}$ abduction position (p=0.130, p=0.180, respectively). There was no significant difference in clinical outcomes according to the accompanying injuries. Conclusions: There was no difference in clinical and radiological outcome between Robinson 2B1 and 2B2 type fracture after the operation. Accompanying injuries may not affect the clinical result of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제30권9호
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• pp.941-944
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• 1997

폐경색은 임상적으로나 방사선학적으로 폐암, 폐출혈, 울혈성 무기폐, 단순괴사와 감별이 힘든 질환으로 흉부외상과 관련되어 보고된 예는 없다. 환자는 45세 남자로 약 3주전 흉부외상에 의한 우측의 다발성 늑골골절과 쇄골골절로 치료를 받아오 다가 증상이 점점 악화되어 본원에 전원된 후 우상엽 절제술을 받았으며, 조직검사 결과 폐경 색으로 진 단되었다. 전원 당시 흉부의 컴퓨터 단층활영상 우상엽에 거대한 종괴음영이 있었고, 양측 폐야에 5개 정도의 작 은 결절상 음영이 있었으나 폐 생검에서 암세포는 발견되지 않았고, 우상엽 절제술 당시 대부분의 작은 결절들은 자연 소실되어 있었다 절제된 우상엽에서 육안적으로 인지되는 혈전은 보이지 않았고, 조직검사상 주로 폐동맥의 분지인 0.6 ∼2.0 mm 정도의 근형 동맥들이 혈전에 의해 폐쇄되어 있었으며 일부는 더 진행하여 기질화를 보이거나 혈류의 재소통이 이루어진 곳도 관찰되었다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.27-33
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• 2010

목적: 대부분 쇄골 골절은 보존적 치료하는데 골 유합에는 여러 요인들이 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 보존적 치료를 시행한 쇄골 간부 골절 환자에서 골 유합과 골 유합 후 기능에 미치는 요인들을 분석하여, 좀 더 빠르고 명확한 치료법의 결정을 내리는데 도움이 되도록 하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2004년 1월부터 2009년 6월까지 본원에서 관찰이 가능했던 쇄골 골절 환자 총 523예에서 보존적 치료를 통해 골 유합을 얻은 270예에 대해 수상 직후부터 촬영한 단순 방사선 사진을 이용하여 연령, 골절 위치, 분쇄 및 분리 정도와 쇄골 길이 단축 등 골 유합에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 인자들과 골 유합 후 기능에 미치는 영향에 대해 연구, 분석하였다. 결과: 쇄골 간부 골절을 보존적으로 치료한 결과, 골절의 분리 정도가 증가할수록 골 유합 기간이 증가함을 알 수 있었고 나이는 골 유합 기간이 13세 이상에서 12세 이하보다 2배 정도 증가함을 확인할 수 있었으며 분쇄 정도는 골절부의 분쇄가 없는 경우가 분쇄가 있는 경우보다 2배 정도 골 유합이 빨리 이루어졌다. 그리고 추시 중 골절편의 전위는 2주 이내에 주로 일어남을 확인하였다. 결론: 쇄골 간부 골절 치료시 나이가 13세 이상이고 분쇄가 있는 경우는 수상 기전과 전위 정도를 고려하여 골 유합 기간을 예상할 수 있고 골 유합이 늦어질 것으로 예상되는 경우는 재활 치료의 시기를 늦추는 것이 필요하며 보존적 치료 중 2주 이내에는 전위가 일어날 가능성이 높으므로 적극적인 관찰을 하고 전위가 증가한다면 수술적 치료를 고려해 보아야 한다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.106-109
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• 2019

Acromial fractures are well-documented complications subsequent to reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA), and most appear as stress fractures with no history of single trauma. To date, no study has reported the occurrence of acute displaced acromial fracture due to sudden strong deltoid contraction during heavy work. Displacement of the fracture results in a challenging surgery since it is difficult to obtain adequate fixation in thin and osteoporotic bones. We report a rare case of acute displaced acromial fracture after successful RSA treatment, using a novel technique of open reduction and internal fixation, applying two 4.5 mm cannulated screws and lateral clavicle precontoured plate.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.138-144
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• 2018

Background: Subacromial erosion remains a major concern after surgical fixation of acromioclavicular (AC) joint using a clavicular hook plate. To minimize postoperative subacromial erosion, we investigated the structural relationship between distal clavicle and acromion around the AC joint by considering the surgical fixation of the joint using the hook plate technique. Methods: Computed tomography scans of 101 AC joints without any inherent pathology were analyzed. The angle between the distal clavicle and acromion around the AC joint (AC angle), depth of the acromion, differences in height between distal clavicle and acromion (AC height difference), and thickness of distal clavicle and acromion at the AC joint were measured. Descriptive statistics were calculated for each anatomical parameter, and all results were compared between gender groups. Results: The mean AC angle was $17.1^{\circ}$(range, $-8.0^{\circ}$ to $39.0^{\circ}$), and the mean AC height difference was 3.5 mm (range, -0.7 to 8.7 mm). Both factors showed very high variability (coefficients of variation=62.6% and 46.6%, respectively). The mean AC angle was significantly higher in the female gender than in the male gender ($19.8^{\circ}$ vs. $13.8^{\circ}$, p=0.048). The mean acromion thickness and distal clavicular thickness were both significantly thinner in the female group than in the male group (p<0.001). Conclusions: Taken together, we believe our results might be helpful in minimizing postoperative subacromial erosion when performing surgical fixation of the AC joint using the hook plate, and be valuable in improving future design of the hook plate.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.230-235
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• 2017

Background: Neer type II distal clavicle fractures have the drawback of coracoclavicular instability and insufficient distal bony fragment, thereby making it difficult to achieve adequate fixation. Although various surgical treatments have been described for Neer type II fracture, the optimal treatment remains controversial. This study reports the clinical results and usefulness of anatomical locking plate with additional K-wire fixation. Methods: A totally of 21 patients with type II distal clavicle fracture were included in the study. The surgical procedure reduced the fracture temporarily; it included insertion of one or two K-wire from the lateral margin of the distal fragment to the proximal fragment through the fracture site, followed by application and fixation of the locking plate. The bony union and migration of K-wire was evaluated in the follow-up radiography. The coracoclavicular distance and acromioclavicular joint arthrosis were assessed at the final follow-up. The Constant Score (CS) and Korean Shoulder Score (KSS) were evaluated for clinical scoring. Results: Bone union was achieved in all cases. At the final follow-up, coracoclavicular distance of the injured shoulder was increased, as compared to the intact shoulder (p=0.002), with no accompanying clinical symptoms. No K-wire migration was observed. At the final follow-up, K-wire irritation was observed in two cases and acromioclavicular arthrosis in one case, with no other adverse effects. Pain visual analogue scale, CS, and KSS were improved in all cases. Conclusions: The method of anatomical locking plate with additional K-wire fixation could be useful in achieving beneficial clinical results.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.7-14
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• 2017

목적: 쇄골 간부 골절에서 경피적 골수강내 금속핀 고정술을 시행 후 결과를 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 쇄골 간부 골절로 내원한 환자 중 2004년 1월부터 2014년 6월까지 경피적 골수강내 금속핀 고정술을 시행한 135예를 대상으로 하였다. 평균 추시 기간은 15개월(12-24개월)이었다. 기능적 평가로 Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand(DASH) score와 Constant score, 임상적 평가로 쇄골의 단축, 수술 반흔의 길이, 수술 시간 및 Kang's criteria에 등에 의하여 분석하였다. 결과: 방사선적 골유합 기간은 평균 11.6주(8-16주), DASH score는 평균 11.8점, Constant score는 평균 91.2점이었다. 임상적 결과로 쇄골의 단축은 평균 20 mm 이하였으며, 수술 반흔의 길이는 평균 1.2 cm (0.7-1.5 cm), 수술 시간은 평균 18분(10-35분)이었으며 Kang's criteria를 기준으로 한 임상적 치료 결과는 우수 이상이 총 131예(97.0%)로 만족할 만한 치료 결과를 보였다. 합병증으로는 3예의 핀 전이, 그 중 2예에서 불유합이 관찰되었다. 결론: 쇄골 간부 골절에서 시도한 경피적 골수강내 금속핀 고정술은 유용한 수술법이라 생각된다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.284-287
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• 2021

We report a case of delayed chest wall reconstruction after thoracotomy. A 53-yearold female, a victim of a motor vehicle accident, presented with bilateral multiple rib fractures with flail motion and multiple extrathoracic injuries. Whole-body computed tomography revealed multiple fractures of the bilateral ribs, clavicle, and scapula, and bilateral hemopneumothorax with severe lung contusions. Active hemorrhage was also found in the anterior pelvis, which was treated by angioembolization. The patient was transferred to the surgical intensive care unit for follow-up. We planned to perform surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) because her lung condition did not seem favorable for general anesthesia. Within a few hours, however, massive hemorrhage (presumably due to coagulopathy) drained through the thoracic drainage catheter. We performed an exploratory thoracotomy in the operating room. We initially planned to perform exploratory thoracotomy and "on the way out" SSRF. In the operating room, the hemorrhage was controlled; however, her condition deteriorated and SSRF could not be completed. SSRF was completed after about a month owing to other medical conditions, and the patient was weaned successfully.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.25-32
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• 2016

Background: The goal of this study was to evaluate whether a modified fluoroscopic technique for positioning a hook plate affected the clinical results of treating Neer type II distal clavicle fractures and Rockwood type V acromioclavicular (AC) joint separations with this device. Methods: The study was a retrospective consecutive case series with data analysis. Sixty-four patients with a Neer type II distal clavicle fracture or a Rockwood type V AC joint injury treated between March 2009 and June 2013 were divided into 2 groups: traditional fluoroscopic technique (traditional view, 31 patients) or modified fluoroscopic technique ('hook' view, 33 patients). A visual analogue scale (VAS) score, the modified University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) shoulder scale score, and radiographic osteolysis were the main outcome measures. Results: The traditional group included a significantly larger number of patients with acromial osteolysis than the hook view group: 23 patients (74.2%) vs. 11 patients (33.3%), respectively (p=0.01). Before plate removal, the hook group reported less pain and higher UCLA shoulder scale scores than the traditional group: average VAS score, 1.55 vs. 2.26, respectively; average UCLA score, 30.88 vs. 27.06, respectively. However, there was no significant difference after plate removal. Conclusions: The hook view allows more accurate bending of the hook plate around the contour of the acromion, resulting in decreased osteolysis, decreased pain, and better function with the plate in situ.