• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.234-239
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• 2018

Background: In elbow fracture-dislocation, partial excision of the comminuted radial head fracture that is not amenable to fixation remains controversial considering the accompanying symptoms. This study was undertaken to evaluate the results of radial head partial excision when the comminuted radial head fracture involved <50% of the articular surface in all-arthroscopic repair of elbow fracture-dislocation. Methods: Patients were divided into two groups based on the condition of the radial head fracture. In Group A, the patients had a radial head comminuted fracture involving <50% of the articular surface, and underwent arthroscopic partial excision. Group B was the non-excision group comprising patients with stable and non-displacement fractures. Follow-up consultations were conducted at 6 weeks and at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery. Results: In all, 19 patients (Group A: 11; Group B: 8) met the inclusion criteria and were enrolled in the study. At the final follow-up, all 19 patients showed complete resolution of elbow instability. No significant differences were observed in the range of motion, visual analogue scale score, and Mayo elbow performance score between groups. Radiological findings did not show any complications of the radiocapitellar joint. However, nonunion of the coracoid fracture was observed in 3 patients (Group A: 1; Group B: 2), without any accompanying instability and clinical symptoms. Conclusions: Considering that the final outcome is coronoid fracture fixation and lateral collateral ligament complex repair for restoring elbow stability, arthroscopic partial excision for radial head comminuted fractures involving <50% of articular surface is an effective and acceptable treatment for elbow fracture-dislocation.

• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.7-15
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• 2016

Purpose: There are few studies on the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed by a single rescuer using a bag-valve-mask device. The aim of this study is to compare CPR quality outcomes according to the rescuer's position or mask fixation grip method and to determine the optimal means of achieving therapeutic goals. Methods: The three CPR methods were defined as over-the-head, lateral-superior, and lateral-inferior, depending on the rescuer's position or mask fixation hand placement. CPR quality was estimated for 83 paramedic students who performed 5 minutes of CPR in a randomized sequence on a manikin using each of the three methods. Results: The over-the-head method showed no advantage for cardiac compression and ventilation quality, but minimized the rescuer's fatigue score. Conclusion: In contrast to previous studies or prevailing beliefs, the lateral-superior position is optimal for achieving therapeutic goals with moderate or minimal rescuer fatigue.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.30-36
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• 2014

There are many treatment options in management of mandibular condylar neck fractures. Closed reduction is the most conservative treatment; however, achievement of anatomic reduction is difficult, and there are some risks of mandibular functional impairment. Open anatomic reduction and internal fixation have some advantages; therefore, many oral and maxillofacial surgeons have attempted to achieve anatomic reduction through the open approach and extracorporeal reduction and fixation. However, when using this method, there is some risk of resorption of the fractured mandibular condylar head. Therefore, we designed a modified extracorporeal reduction technique, without detaching the lateral pterygoid muscle in order to maintain the blood supply to the fractured mandibular condylar head. We believe that this minor modification may minimize the risk of resorption of the fractured mandibular condylar head. In this article, we introduce this technique in detail, and report on two cases.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.99-103
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• 2011

Brain Perfusion SPECT (Diamox)는 아세타졸아미드를 사용하여 혈관예비능을 평가하는데 아주 유용한 검사이다. 1day-protocol method는 영상의 질이 뛰어나고 한 번에 두 가지 영상을 얻을 수 있는 이점이 있어, 검사실과 내원 환자에 모두 유리하다. 하지만 긴 검사시간으로 인해 다른 검사보다 재검사율이 높은 문제점을 가지고 있다. 이에 시행한 환자의 성별, 나이, 상병, 머리고정기구 사용 여부에 따른 재검사율을 파악하여 검사의 최적화를 도모하고자 하였다. 2010년 3월부터 2011년 2월까지 시행한 환자 676명(남:359명, 여:317명)을 대상으로 하였으며, 머리의 움직임을 유발하는 요인을 성별, 연령, 상병의 종류, 머리고정기구 적용여부로 나누어 검사결과에 기여하는 여부와 정도를, 카이제곱 검정기법과 이분형 로지스틱 회귀분석기법을 사용하여 검증하였다. 남성이 3.4%, 여성이 1.5%로 남성이 여성보다 실패율이 높았으며, 70대가 1.0%로 가장 높은 실패율을 보였다. 카이제곱 검정결과 p-value는 0.001미만으로 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이분형 로지스틱 회귀분석결과에서는 성별, 상병(CI), 머리고정기구 사용이 통계적으로 유의한 수준에서 영향을 끼치는 요인으로 평가 되었다. 각각의 Wald value는 3.3, 3.7, 9.3으로 머리고정기구의 사용이 가장 큰 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 연구결과를 통해 연령을 제외한 성별과 상병 그리고 머리고정기구 사용이 검사수행결과에 통계적으로 유의한 수준의 영향력을 가지는 요인들임을 알게 되었으며. 그 중 머리고정기구 사용은 검사수행결과에 끼치는 영향이 가장 큰 요인임을 알 수 있었다. 검사의 시행에 있어서 머리고정기구를 필수적으로 사용한다면 Brain Perfusion SPECT(Diamox)검사의 재검사율을 크게 낮출 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Asian Spine Journal
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.1053-1059
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• 2018

Study Design: Retrospective review. Purpose: To detect the effect of cannulated (poly-axial head) and solid (mono-axial head) screws on the local kyphotic angle, vertebral body height, and superior and inferior angles between the screw and the rod in the surgical management of thoracolumbar fractures. Overview of Literature: Biomechanics studies showed that the ultimate load, yield strength, and cycles to failure were significantly lower with cannulated (poly-axial head) pedicle comparing to solid core (mono-axial head). Methods: The medical charts of patients with thoracolumbar fractures who underwent pedicle screw fixation with cannulated or solid pedicle screws were retrospectively reviewed; the subjects were followed up from January 2011 to December 2015. Results: Total 178 patients (average age, $36.1{\pm}12.4years$; men, 142 [84.3%]; women, 28 [15.7%]) with thoracolumbar fractures who underwent surgery and were followed up at Hamad Medical Corporation were classified, based on the screw type as those with cannulated screws and those with solid screws. The most commonly affected level was L1, followed by L2 and D12. Surgical correction of the local kyphotic angle was significantly different in the groups; however, there was no significant difference in the loss of correction of the local kyphotic angle of the groups. Surgical correction of the reduction in the vertebral body height showed statistical significance, while the average loss of correction in the reduction of the vertebral body height was not significantly different. The measurement of the angles made by the screws on the rods was not significantly different between the cannulated (poly-axial head) and solid (mono-axial head) screw groups. Conclusions: Solid screws were superior in terms of providing increased correction of the kyphotic angle and height of the fractured vertebra than the cannulated screws; however, no difference was noted between the screws in the maintenance of the superior and inferior angles of the screw with the rod.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.345-349
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• 2005

Objective: Anterior screw fixation provides the best anatomical and functional results for type II odontoid process fracture (type II-A, II-N, and II-P) with intact transverse ligament. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of the 4.5mm diameter, cannulated Herbert screw in anterior screw fixation. Methods: From Jan. 2003 to Feb. 2004, consecutive 10cases of type II odontoid process fractures were treated with anterior screw fixation using a Herbert screw. The Herbert screw has double threads, with different pitches on the distal and proximal ends. It has no head, so it can be inserted through articular cartilage and buried below bone surface. It was originally developed for treating scaphoid fractures. Results: There were 8male and 2female patients whose ages ranged from 15 to 67years (mean 42.1years). The fracture type was type II-A in 4patients, II-N in 3 patients, and II-P in 3 patients. The fracture line was oblique downward and backward in 6cases, oblique downward and forward in 1 case, and horizontal in 3cases. The range of follow-up was 5 to 18months (mean 12months). Bone fusions were achieved in all cases without any instrumental failures or postoperative complications. Conclusion: The Herbert screw is very useful in anterior fixation for type II odontoid process fracture. This series showed successful results also in type II-A odontoid fracture when treated with the Herbert screw, but further more studies are required.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.631-635
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• 2007

Luxation of the hip is the most common luxation seen in small animals. Luxations are classified by the direction in which the femoral head lies in relation to the acetabulum and craniodorsal luxations are the most common type. Recommendations for treatment are based on the presence of preexisting disease, the type and duration of luxation and severity of concurrent injuries. In this study modified external skeletal fixation was used for craniodorsal coxofemoral luxation in 5 dogs. Luxated head Joint was reduced and fixator pins were applied into the greater trochanter, the middle point of iliac body and the lateral surface of sacroiliac joint in a closed fashion. Reduction was successful in 4 of the 5 operated limbs. Complications noted in this study included pin tract drainage, pin loosening and secondary fracture at the pin insertion site.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.442-446
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• 2001

Purpose : This study evaluated clinical and radiographic results after open reduction and lag-screw fixation of mandibular condyle fractures. Patients and Methods : 26 patients had been treated by lag-screw fixation for madibular condyle fracures via submandibular approach and follow up for over 6 months. The lag-screw used in this study was designed by Eckelt. Results : Radiographically, resorption of the condyle head found in 4 cases (15%) and minimal displacement of the condyle head was found in 3 cases (12%). Post-operative infection were not found in all cases. Clinically, All patiens had a stable occlusion and normal mouth opening (over 40mm). TMD problems with crepitus or some discomfort encountered in 4 patients but tolerable to the patients. Conclusion : Lag screw fixation can be a good option especially high level condylar fractures, however this procedure must be used in cautiously because of slipping of the fragments and possible to resorption of the fragments.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.95-99
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• 1991

악안면 기형에 대한 활발한 치료가 행해지고 있는 가운데 악교정술 후에 발생하는 회귀현상(Relapse)에 대해서는 아직도 많은 연구가 진행되고 있다. 특히 하악골 전돌증으로 후방이동술을 시술받은 환자의 경우에 회귀의 원인으로 Schendel, Epker, Lake, Worms, Ive, Poulton과 Ware등 많은 학자들이 하악과두의 부적합한 위치를 강조하였다. 하악골 시상골절단술시에는 이미 Leonard(1976), Zecha 등 (1978)이 상악의 선부자에 acrylic과 wire 또는 retainer 등을 이용하여 하악근심 골편의 보존을 시도하였다. 이에 저자는 하악골 전돌증의 후방 이동량이 큰 경우나 심한 안면 기형이 있는 19명의 환자에 대해 하악지 수직골절단술을 시술한 경우에 주로 정형외과에서 사용하는 External Skeletal Pin Fixation인 Mini-Hoffmann Sets을 이용하여 하악과두의 중심교합위 보존에 도움을 주었기에 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.291-293
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• 2010

We report a case of pseudoaneurysm of the parietal division of the superficial temporal artery (STA) secondary to iatrogenic head injury due to Gardner traction. A 54-year-old man presented with a pulsatile, cystic, and painless mass in the right anterior temporal region which developed three weeks after head fixation via Gardner traction. At the time of discovery, the mass was 10 mm in diameter, compressible and disappeared after manual compression of the proximal STA. A bruit was audible over the mass, which was thought to be a pseudoaneurysm. A computed tomography angiogram (CTA) showed a pseudoaneurysm of the parietal division of the right ST A. The tip of the pseudoaneurysm was thrombosed and was both red and tender. The pseudoaneurysm was thought to be filled with infected thrombus, and the mass was resected with ligation of the proximal and distal ends of the STA. A pseudoaneurysm of the STA should be suspected when there is a history of possible vessel injury, such as a history of head-pin fixation, and when a patient presents with a pulsatile, cystic mass near the temple. Pseudoaneurysms can be successfully treated by excision.