• Journal of Korean Medical Science
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• 제33권52호
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• pp.339.1-339.11
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• 2018

Background: Hip pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint in general practice. Although comprehensive diagnostic approach on hip pain is mandatory for adequate treatment, un- or mis-diagnosis is not rare in primary care. The aim of this study was to analyze descriptively un- or mis-diagnosed hip pain cases referred from primary care to a tertiary hospital, especially in young adults ${\leq}50years\;old$. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed a consecutive cohort of 150 patients (${\leq}50years\;old$) with chronic hip pain (${\geq}6weeks$), which was not diagnosed or misdiagnosed based on the information provided on the referral form. Results: Overall an average 32 cases/month were referred due to hip pain without a diagnosis or with an incorrect diagnosis. Among them, 150 patients were enrolled in this study and 146 (97.3%) could be allocated to a specific disease by using data from routine clinical practice. Four common final diagnoses were femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome (55.3%), hip dysplasia (HD, 13.3%), referred pain from the lumbar spine (9.3%), and spondyloarthritis (SpA, 7.3%). In patients with FAI syndrome, 37 (44.0%) had pincer-type FAI and 33 (39.8%) had combined-type. Although the pain site or gender was not tightly clustered, the distribution of final diagnosis was significantly different according to hip pain location or gender. Especially, SpA or HD was not observed in younger women subgroup or elder men subgroup, respectively, when stratified by the mean age of participants. Conclusion: Most (> 80%) young patients with hip pain, a difficult issue to diagnosis for many primary physicians, had FAI syndrome, HD, spine lesions, and SpA. This study could give a chance to feedback information about cases with un- or mis-diagnosed hip pain, and it suggests that primary physicians need to be familiar with the diagnostic approach for these 4 diseases.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.206-215
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• 2007

복와위는 신체 후부 노출이 필요한 척추 수술을 위해 주로 사용되고 있으며 수술부위로의 접근이 용이하고 수술 도중에 척추를 안정적으로 유지해주는 장점이 있다. 하지만 전신마취하에 있는 환자를 앙와위에서 복와위로의 전환은 여러 가지 부작용을 동반하며 특히 순환기계의 변화를 초래할 수 있다. 이를 줄이기 위해 다양한 복와위 전용 수술대들이 연구 개발되어 임상에 사용되고 있다. 이에 저자들은 앙와위에서 복와위로의 체위 변환 시에 Jackson spinal surgery table의 이용이 체위에 의한 압박 때문에 생기는 환자의 순환기계 변화를 얼마나 효과적으로 줄여줄 수 있는지 알아보고자 하였다. 본 연구는 추간판탈출증, 퇴행성척추전방전위증, 척추협착증의 진단 하에 본원 정형외과와 신경외과에서 수술을 받기로 예정된 환자 중 미국 마취과학회 신체등급 분류 1급 또는 2급에 해당하는 성인 환자 30명을 대상으로 하였다. 연구 대상 환자의 성별은 남자가 15명, 여자가 15명이었고, 심혈관계나 호흡기계 질환이 있는 환자는 연구 대상에서 제외하였다. 모든 환자는 마취전투약으로 수술 시작 1시간 전에 glycopyrrolate 0.2 mg, fentanyl $1{\mu}g/kg$을 근주하였으며 수술실에 도착한 후 비침습적 자동 혈압 측정기, 심전도 및 맥박산소 계측기를 거치하였다. Thiopental sodium과 vecuronium으로 마취를 유도하였으며 환자의 의식소실과 충분한 근이완을 확인한 후 기관내 삽관을 시행하였다. Enflurane 1.5-2.0 vol%와 $O_2$, $N_2O$ 각각 2 L/min을 사용하여 마취유지를 하였으며 급격한 활력 징후의 변동으로 마취유지가 용의치 않은 경우는 연구 대상에서 제외시켰다. 환자의 활력 징후 안정 후 요골 동맥에 카테터를 거치하여 지속적으로 동맥압을 측정하였고, 우측 쇄골하 정맥에 중심정맥 카테터를 거치하여 중심정맥압을 측정하였다. 부분재호흡 심박출량 감시기 ($NICO^{(R)}$, Novametrix Medical Systems INC., USA)를 통해 비침습적으로 환자의 심박출량을 측정하였다. 앙와위에서 복와위로 체위변경 직전에 심박출 계수, 심박출량, 평균동맥압, 심박수, 중심정맥압을 측정하여 앙와위의 값으로 삼았으며, 척추 수술 전용 수술대인 Jackson spinal surgery table을 사용하여 복와위를 취하였다. 복와위로 체위 변경 뒤 심박출 계수, 심박출량, 평균동맥압, 심박수, 중심정맥압을 측정하여 복와위의 값으로 기록하였다. 본 연구 결과 앙와위와 복와위의 혈역학적 지수의 비교시 심박수와 평균동맥압은 별다른 차이가 없었다. 중심정맥압은 유의한 정도는 아니지만 감소 소견을 보여 수술시 출혈의 위험성을 감소시킬 것으로 생각된다. 심박출량과 심박출 계수도 유의한 감소 소견을 보였으나 convex saddle table을 이용한 경우와 kneechest position을 취한 경우보다 적은 변화를 보여 Jackson spinal surgery table의 사용은 유용할 것으로 사료된다. 그러나 Jackson spinal surgery table을 사용하여 복부와 흉부에 과도한 압력이 가해지지 않더라도 유의한 심박출량 감소가 있을 수 있음을 유념해야 할 것이다. 특히 심폐여력이 부족한 환자들에 있어서는 심박출량의 감소는 위험한 결과를 초래할 수 있으므로 복와위에 의한 생리적 변화에 관한 충분한 이해와 함께 마취 시 보다 적극적인 감시와 관리가 요구된다고 여겨진다.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.117-122
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• 2007

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of hysterectomy on Low Back Pain(LBP) and to describe it through Oriental Medicine theory. Methods : Research was conducted by history taking of 1849 female LBP patients who visited Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital. Investigation was focused on the number of patients who underwent hysterectomy, and the length of time developing LBP after the surgery. Results : 178 patients(9.6%) underwent hysterectomy among 1849 patients, and it was higher than general rate of hysterectomy. In Oriental medicine, this result can be explained that it is caused by the lack of water function of spleen(腎水) from the absence of uterus, consequently it makes muscle weak and does harm to Blood and Meridian. Conclusions : History of hysterectomy has a significant influence on the development of LBP.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제58권4호
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• pp.389-392
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• 2015

Brown tumors also called as osteoclastomas, are rare nonneoplastic lesions that arise in the setting of primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism. Parathyroid adenomas or hyperplasia constitute the major Brown tumor source in primary hyperparathyroidism while chronic renal failure is the leading cause in secondary hyperparathyroidism. Most of the patients with the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism present with kidney stones or isolated hypercalcemia. However, nearly one third of patients are asymptomatic and hypercalcemia is found incidentally. Skeletal involvement such as generalized osteopenia, bone resorption, bone cysts and Brown tumors are seen on the late phase of hyperparathyroidism. The symptoms include axial pain, radiculopathy, myelopathy and myeloradiculopathy according to their locations. Plasmocytoma, lymphoma, giant cell tumors and metastates should be ruled out in the differential diagnosis of Brown tumors. Treatment of Brown tumors involve both the management of hyperparathyroidism and neural decompression. The authors report a very rare spinal Brown tumor case, arisen as the initial manifestation of primary hyperparathyroidism that leads to acute paraparesis.

• Asian Spine Journal
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.1146-1153
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• 2018

Many studies have investigated the prevalence of neck pain (NP) and its risk factors in the general population. However, the prevalence of NP among athletes has not yet been systematically investigated. We aimed to systematically review the prevalence of NP in athletes. A comprehensive search was conducted in September 2015 using PubMed, Ovid SP Medline, ISI, and Google Scholar. We included studies in English that reported the prevalence of NP in an athletic population during a defined period of time. We assessed the risk of bias in studies due to various definitions of NP, response rates, and reliability of the study instruments. Two reviewers independently assessed the studies' quality and performed data extraction. Of 1,675 titles identified, eight articles were assessed for risk of bias, and six with low or moderate risk were included. NP was shown to be prevalent in athletes, with a 1-week prevalence ranging from 8% to 45%, a 1-year prevalence ranging from 38% to 73%, and a lifetime prevalence of about 48%. The prevalence of NP in athletes is high. More studies regarding the prevalence and risk factors of NP may be useful for planning educational programs and developing appropriate rehabilitation protocols and preventive guidelines. Researchers are encouraged to perform epidemiologic studies in athletes with a low risk of bias.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제62권1호
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• pp.83-89
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• 2019

Objective : This study is a retrospective cost-benefit analysis of cervical anterior interbody fusion and cervical artificial disc replacement, which are the main surgical methods to treat degenerative cervical disc disease. Methods : We analyzed 156 patients who underwent anterior cervical disc fusion and cervical artificial disc replacement from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009, diagnosed with degenerative cervical disc disorder. In this study, the costs and benefits were analyzed by using quality adjusted life year (QALY) as the outcome index for patients undergoing surgery, and a Markov model was used for the analysis. Only direct medical costs were included in the analysis; indirect medical costs were excluded. Data were analyzed with TreeAge Pro $2015^{TM}$ (TreeAge Software, Inc, Williamstown, MA, USA). Results : Patients who underwent cervical anterior fusion had a total cost of KRW 2501807/USD 2357 over 5 years and obtained a utility of 3.72 QALY. Patients who underwent cervical artificial disc replacement received 4.18 QALY for a total of KRW 3685949/USD 3473 over 5 years. The cumulative cost-effectiveness ratio of cervical spine replacement surgery was KRW 2549511/QALY (USD 2402/QALY), which was lower than the general Korean payment standard. Conclusion : Both cervical anterior fusion and cervical artificial disc replacement are cost-effective treatments for patients with degenerative cervical disc disease. Cervical artificial disc replacement may be an effective alternative to obtain more benefits.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.237-241
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• 2009

Purpose: An osteochondroma, also known as osteocartilaginous exostosis, is a common bone tumor, but rarely occurs in the facial bone, especially in the zygoma body. Because most of the craniofacial bones develop from intramembranous ossification, osteochondromas are relatively infrequent in mesenchymal bones of the head and neck. The osteochondroma of the facial bone is a slow growing, painless mass, causes facial asymmetry. In spine and other extremities, it rarely changes malignant, but untill now, there is no evidence of malignant change in facial bone. We herein describe a rare case of osteochondroma occuring on zygoma body with review of the literature. Method: A 50 - year - old male has painless, slowly growing mass on a right cheek for several years. For a diagnosis, CT and whole body bone scan were done and a diagnosis, osteochondroma was made. The tumor was removed with osteotome under general anesthesia. Result: Radiography showed a well - defined calcified mass attatched to the anterior aspect of the right zygoma body. And pathologic exam showed degenerative chondocyte and cancellous bone. As a result, these appearance is that of an osteochondroma. Conclusion: An osteochondroma is a common bone tumor, but rarely occurs in the facial bone. To the authors knowldege, this is the first case of osteochondroma occuring on zygoma in korea, body. For this case, we reviewed literature related to this topic.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제58권1호
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• pp.65-71
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• 2015

Objective : Lumbar spinal stenosis is conventionally treated with surgical decompression. However, bilateral decompression and laminectomy is more invasive and may not be necessary for lumbar stenosis patients with unilateral radiculopathy. We aimed to report the outcomes of unilateral laminectomy and bilateral pedicle screw fixation with fusion for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and unilateral radiculopathy. Methods : Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis with unilateral lower extremity radiculopathy who received limited unilateral decompression and bilateral pedicle screw fixation were included and evaluated using visual analog scale (VAS) pain and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores preoperatively and at follow-up visits. Ligamentum flavum thickness of the involved segments was measured on axial magnetic resonance images. Results : Twenty-five patients were included. The mean preoperative VAS score was $6.6{\pm}1.6$ and $4.6{\pm}3.1$ for leg and back pain, respectively. Ligamentum flavum thickness was comparable between the symptomatic and asymptomatic side (p=0.554). The mean follow-up duration was 29.2 months. The pain in the symptomatic side lower extremity (VAS score, $1.32{\pm}1.2$) and the back (VAS score, $1.75{\pm}1.73$) significantly improved (p=0.000 vs. baseline for both). The ODI improved significantly postoperatively ($6.60{\pm}6.5$; p=0.000 vs. baseline). Significant improvement in VAS pain and ODI scores were observed in patients receiving single or multi-segment decompression fusion with fixation (p<0.01). Conclusion : Limited laminectomy and unilateral spinal decompression followed by bilateral pedicle screw fixation with fusion achieves satisfactory outcomes in patients with spinal stenosis and unilateral radiculopathy. This procedure is less damaging to structures that are important for maintaining posterior stability of the spine.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제65권1호
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• pp.57-63
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• 2022

Objective : To study the factors relating to operative treatment for spinal metastasis in Thailand during 2005-2014 and to determine the hospital costs, mortality rate, and incidence of perioperative complication. Methods : Inpatient reimbursement data from 2005 to 2014 was reviewed from three national healthcare organizations, including the National Health Security Office, the Social Security Office, and the Comptroller General's Department. The search criteria were secondary malignant neoplasm of bone and bone marrow patients (International Classification of Diseases 10th revision, Thai modification codes [ICD 10-TM], C79.5 and C79.8) who underwent spinal surgical treatment (ICD 9th revision, clinical modification procedure with extension codes [ICD 9-CM], 03.0, 03.4, 03.09, and 81.0) during 2005-2014. Epidemiology, comorbidity, and perioperative complication were analyzed. Results : During the study period, the number of spinal metastasis patients who underwent operative treatment was significantly increased from 0.30 to 0.59 per 100000 (p<0.001). More males (56.14%) underwent surgical treatment for spinal metastasis than females. The most common age group was 45-64 (55.1%). The most common primary tumor sites were the unknown origin, lung, breast, prostate, and hepatocellular/bile duct. Interestingly, the proportion of hepatocellular/bile duct, breast, and lung cancer was significantly increased (p<0.001). The number of patients who had comorbidity or in-hospital complication significantly increased over time (p<0.01); however, the in-hospital mortality rate decreased. Conclusion : During the last decade, operative treatment for spinal metastasis increased in Thailand. The overall in-hospital complication rate increased; however, the in-hospital mortality rate decreased.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제42권7호
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• pp.1009-1018
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• 2012

Purpose: This study was done to evaluate effectiveness of home healthcare services (HHCS) specialized for elders who received spinal surgeries. Methods: A non-equivalent control group pre-post test quasi-experimental study was performed. HHCS was developed based on the Rice model of dynamic self-determination for self-care. For data collection, a control group (n=23) and an experimental group (n=23) were selected by matching age, BMI, pain, general characteristics and type of spine surgery. Measurement tools to evaluate uncertainty and knowledge were developed by the authors. The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and Japanese Orthopedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire (JOABPEQ) were used to evaluate pain levels. Muscular strength in the legs was measured using a digital muscle tester and tape ruler. Questionnaires were used to evaluate disability in performing ADL and psychological distress levels. Results: The experimental group showed significant decrease in uncertainty (p=.028), increased knowledge (p=.038), and partially decreased pain (p=.003-.331). Partial muscle strength increased significantly (p=.021-.644). Disability in performing ADL and psychological distress in the experimental group decreased significantly compared to control group (p=.002, p=.004). Conclusion: Results indicate HHCS is an efficient home care nursing program for these elders. Further experimental studies with larger samples are required to confirm effects of HHCS.