• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.169-174
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• 2012

Purpose: There are various methods proposed for the evaluation of the hindfoot alignment. However, due to structural calcaneus variances between patients, it is hard to assess this alignment definitively. Thus, this study proposes a new method for evaluating of the hindfoot alignment and its comparisons to the existing current methods. Materials and Methods: This study includes simple weight bearing hindfoot coronal view radiographs of 120 patients, taken between the time period of March 2008 to November 2009. Among the 120 patients, there was a 1:1 ratio of male to female with an average age of 40. The newly proposed method for evaluating this alignment is to draw a moment arm from the point where the sustentaculum tali meets the medial calcaneus border to the most prominent aspect of the lateral process of the calcaneal tuberosity. The angle produced via the intersection of this moment arm to the mid-longitudinal axis of the tibia is found and used to evaluate the hindfoot alignment. The inter and intra-observer reliability was evaluated using the coefficient of intraclass correlation. This study also investigates the comparisons between the newly proposed method to the traditionally used Saltzman et al hindfoot alignment evaluating technique. Results: The newly proposed method has higher inter and intra-observer reliability than the existing traditional Saltzman et al technique. Conclusion: This new method is recommended over the traditionally used Saltzman et al technique as it has a stronger confidence level and is appropriate for assessing hindfoot alignment in simple radiographs.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.75-79
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• 2024

Ankle arthrodesis was performed on a 55-year-old male patient with an active lifestyle who developed severe arthritis in the left ankle. Over the follow-up period, high tibial valgization osteotomy was conducted for painful medial knee joint arthritis with genu varum deformity to correct overall lower limb alignment from varus to valgus with respect to the fused ankle. This study was conducted to investigate how hindfoot alignment would change when the overall alignment of the lower limb shifted from varus to valgus with the ipsilateral ankle in a fused state. Conclusively, while no intrinsic changes in the hindfoot alignment were observed following the alteration of lower limb alignment, the hindfoot naturally adjusted to valgus deviation in response to limb valgus realignment. Moreover, symptoms changed in line with this adjustment. Given the absence of similar case studies or reports, a review of relevant literature is included to contribute to knowledge of this subject.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.225-228
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• 2006

목 적: 후족부의 병리학적 상태의 치료와 평가를 위해서는 관상면에서 종골과 경골이 연관된 배열상태의 정확한 평가가 필수적이다. 이전의 방사선학적 검사인 발과 발목의 전후방향, 측방향, 사방향 촬영과 종골 축방향 촬영 등의 X-선 촬영상은 관상면에서 종골과 경골이 연관된 배열상태를 증명하지 못했다. 이에 본 연구에서는 후족부 관상면 배열영상(hindfoot coronal alignment view)을 새롭게 소개하고자 한다. 검사방법 : 1) 양쪽 발을 지탱할 수 있는 방사선투과성의 스탠드형 보조기구를 제작한다. 2) 양측 발은 weight-bearing position이 되게 한다. 3) 각각의 발의 위치는 발의 종축이 보조기구 판과 수직이 되도록 자세를 유지한다. 4) silhouette tracing: 발뒷꿈치 outline과 둘째 발가락이 일직선상으로 지나도록 위치시킨다. 5) 중심 X-선: 발바닥 쪽을 향해 약 $15{\sim}20^{\circ}의 각도로 종골의 뒷쪽을 향해 입사한다. 결 과 : 1) 경골 축과 종골의 내측, 외측 결절의 영상이 함께 표출된다. 2) 종골이 회전되지 않아야 한다. 3) 거퇴관절강(talotibial joint space)이 함께 나타나야 한다. 결 론: CT나 MRI 영상에서도 관상면에서 후족부의 배열상태를 증명할 수 있지만, 환자의 체중이 주어지지 않기 때문에 발의 임상적인 증상을 보여주기에는 충분하지 못했다. 하지만 후족부 관상면 배열영상은 후족부의 inversion, eversion의 자세변화를 보여주고, 경골 원위부와 종골의 varus, valgus deformity의 치료를 위한 평가 자료로 좋은 검사방법이며, 비교적 자연스럽고 편안한 자세로 환자에게 큰 도움을 줄 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.133-140
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• 2019

목적: 심한 후족부 변형 및 족관절 및 거골하 관절염에서 역행성 골수강내 금속정을 이용한 경거종골 관절 유합술을 시행하여 방사선적 결과와 임상적 결과를 분석해보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 심한 후족부 변형이나 진행된 관절염으로 역행성 골수강내 금속정을 이용한 경거종골 관절 유합술을 시행 받은 22명(22예)을 대상으로 하였다. 연구 대상의 평균 연령은 57.4세(22-82세), 평균 추시 기간은 29.6개월(12-74개월)이었다. 방사선적 평가로 수술 전후 관상면상 족관절 정렬각, 후족부 정렬각, 시상면상 정렬각을 측정하였으며, 술 후 골유합 시기를 평가하였다. 임상적 평가로 visual analogue scale (VAS), American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) 점수 및 합병증을 분석하였다. 또한 변형각 10°를 기준으로 두 군으로 나누어 결과를 통계적으로 분석하였다. 결과: 전체 환자에서 평균 관상면상 족관절 정렬각은 술 전 내반 변형을 보인 환자 14명에서 17.8°±14.5°였으며, 외반 변형을 보인 환자 6명에서 8.1°±6.6°였다. 술 후 모든 예에서 관상면상 족관절 정렬각은 5° 미만으로 만족스럽게 교정되었다. 평균 후 족부 정렬각은 술 전 내반 변형을 보인 환자 12명에서 15.2°±10.5°였으며, 외반 변형을 보인 환자 6명에서 8.1°±4.2°였다. 술 후 94.4% (17명)에서 후족부 정렬각은 5° 미만으로 만족스럽게 교정되었다. 방사선적 골유합은 90.9%에서 평균 19.2주(12-32주)에 이루어졌으며, 2예의 불유합이 있었다. 임상적 결과에서 술 후 평균 VAS 및 AOFAS 점수는 유의하게 향상되었다(p<0.001, p<0.001). 술 전 변형각 10° 이상의 심한 변형을 보인 경우에도 술 후 관상면상 족관절 정렬각과 후족부 정렬각은 의미있게 교정되었다(p<0.001, p<0.001). 또한 관상면상 족관절 정렬각이 10° 이상인 군과 10° 미만인 군 사이에 술 후 평균 관상면상 족관절 정렬각은 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다(p=0.162). 결론: 역행성 골수강내 금속정을 이용한 경거종골 관절 유합술은 만족스러운 변형 교정력, 높은 골유합률과 낮은 합병증을 보였으며, 임상적 결과의 향상을 보였기에 유용한 수술 방법 중의 하나라고 생각된다. 특히 심각한 족관절 및 후족부 변형을 동반한 환자에서도 효과적인 치료 방법으로 고려될 수 있다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.75-80
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• 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the results of Kidner procedure combined with medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy (MDCO) in patients with the symptomatic accessory navicular with hindfoot valgus. Materials and Methods: From January 2014 to January 2019, fifteen patients (15 cases) who had undergone a Kidner procedure combined with MDCO for symptomatic accessory navicular with hindfoot valgus were included. Their mean age was 36.3 years old (19~61 years old) and there were 6 males and 9 females. The clinical results were evaluated using visual analogue scale (VAS), American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) midfoot score, and postoperative subjective satisfaction. The radiographic results were evaluated using the talonavicular coverage angle and the anteroposterior talo-first metatarsal angle, the lateral talo-first metatarsal angle, the calcaneal pitch angle, and the hindfoot alignment angle. The postoperative complications were also evaluated. Results: The VAS and AOFAS midfoot scores continuously improved until 12 months after surgery. Subjective satisfaction after surgery was excellent in 10 cases and good in 5 cases. The hindfoot alignment angle significantly changed after surgery. Pain due to lateral impingement disappeared in five patients, and persisted in one patient. Five patients complained of irritation caused by their fixation devices, and all the symptoms improved after removal of the fixation devices. Conclusion: Kidner procedure combined with MDCO in patients with the symptomatic accessory navicular with hindfoot valgus showed good clinical results with satisfactory correction of hindfoot valgus. In particular, the clinical results showed continuous improvement until 12 months after surgery.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.119-123
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• 2011

본 연구는 내반 족관절 퇴행성관절염에서 선열에 대하여 고찰하고, 과상부 절골술의 적응증과 수술술기에 대하여 고찰하였다. 초기 족관절 퇴행성 관절염에서 경골 천장 및 후족부의 선열은 상당히 다양한 형태를 보이며, 과상부 절골술은 거골 경사가 경미하고, 후족부 선열이 중립이거나 내반인 경우가 적응증이다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.176-180
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• 2015

Purpose: The aim of the current study is to report on the clinical and radiographic results after calcaneo-stop procedure in Korean children with symptomatic flexible flatfoot. Materials and Methods: Twenty-two children suffering pain along the medial aspect of midfoot with flexible flatfoot whose symptoms did not improve with conservative measures and therefore underwent calcaneo-stop procedure were identified retrospectively. Clinically, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scale and visual analogue scale (VAS) were evaluated. Radiographically, standing anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the foot and Saltzman's alignment views were taken and talonavicular coverage angle, lateral talo-first metatarsal angle, and hindfoot alignment angles were measured and analyzed. Results: Clinically, AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scale improved from $70.3{\pm}5.6$ to $97.3{\pm}2.5$ and VAS improved from $6.4{\pm}1.6$ to $0.2{\pm}0.4$. Radiographically, talonavicular coverage angle improved from $28.3^{\circ}{\pm}12.3^{\circ}$ to $10.9^{\circ}{\pm}8.1^{\circ}$, lateral talo-first metatarsal angle improved from $-19.3^{\circ}{\pm}9.0^{\circ}$ to $-2.4^{\circ}{\pm}8.1^{\circ}$, and hindfoot alignment angle improved from valgus $11.9^{\circ}{\pm}10.0^{\circ}$ to $3.5^{\circ}{\pm}4.3^{\circ}$ at minimum 2-year follow-up. No complications occurred postoperatively. Conclusion: Calcaneo-stop procedure is a simple and very effective procedure for management of pediatric symptomatic flexible flatfoot that does not respond to conservative treatment.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.16-20
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• 2018

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and radiographic results of surgical treatment for patients with sinus tarsi pain due to accessory talar facet impingement. Materials and Methods: Between July 2013 and July 2015, nine patients who underwent surgery for the accessory talar facet impingement were reviewed. The mean follow-up period was 18.6 months (12~36 months), and the mean age was 33.1 years (19~60 years). Previous trauma history, duration of symptom, and types of surgery were analyzed. The clinical results were evaluated using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score and visual analogue scale (VAS). Radiographic results were assessed using Meary's angle, calcaneal pitch angle, heel alignment angle, and heel alignment ratio. Results: All patients had evident trauma history prior to the initial symptom. The mean duration of symptoms was 25.6 months (6~120 months). Four patients received only accessory anterolateral talar facet (AALTF) excision, and four patients received medial sliding calcaneal osteotomy (MSCO). One patient underwent both AALTF excision and MSCO. The AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score was significantly improved from 73 (62~77) preoperatively to 93 (67~100) postoperatively. The VAS score was decreased from 6 (5~7) preoperatively to 1 (0~5) postoperatively. The Meary's angle and calcaneal pitch angle showed no significant difference after surgery. The heel alignment angle and ratio increased from $-3.6^{\circ}$ ($-10^{\circ}{\sim}5^{\circ}$) and 0.22 (-0.15~0.6) preoperatively to $2.8^{\circ}$ ($1^{\circ}{\sim}5^{\circ}$) and 0.42 (0.3~0.6) postoperatively, respectively. Conclusion: If there is persistent sinus tarsi pain in patients with hindfoot valgus, accessory talar facet impingement caused by AALTF could be considered as a cause of chronic sinus tarsi pain.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.229-238
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• 2017

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of taping therapy and inner arch support on pes planus lower extremity alignment and gait. Method: The study was conducted on 13 women in their 20s who had pes planus and no gait problems. Independent variables were the condition of wearing basic socks (S1) and the condition of wearing socks with taping therapy and inner arch support (S2). The dependent variables were resting calcaneal stance position (RCSP), plantar pressure distribution during gait, and underlying and medial longitudinal arch angle measured using radiography. Statistical analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test with SPSS 23.0 for comparison of S1 and S2. Results: In the RCSP measurement, the angle range of S2 changed to normal. Meary's angle appeared to be less than the angle of S1, indicating alleviation of the degree of pes planus. The calcaneal pitch angle increased at S2 from that at S1. The plantar pressure distribution was divided into four areas (toe, forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot). At S2, the maximum pressure increased in the toe and midfoot. The maximum force increased significantly in the toe and midfoot but decreased significantly in the forefoot and hindfoot. In addition, the contact area increased overall especially at the midfoot and hindfoot. Contact time decreased in the toe and forefoot, but increased in the midfoot and hindfoot. Conclusion: Taping therapy and inner arch support showed structural improvement of the pes planus. In addition, the force and pressure applied to the foot during walking are distributed evenly in the area of the sole, thus positively affecting walking.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.60-67
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• 2024

Purpose: Sinus tarsi syndrome (STS) is caused by various pathologies. However, the exact etiology of STS remains controversial. This study evaluated the imaging and arthroscopic findings of patients who underwent surgical treatment after conservative treatment for STS failed. Materials and Methods: Between December 2014 and August 2018, 20 patients (21 cases) who underwent surgical treatment for STS were included in the study. The clinical results were analyzed using the visual analog scale (VAS) and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot functional scale. The radiographic results were analyzed using Meary's angle, calcaneal pitch angle, and hindfoot alignment angle. The pathologic conditions of sinus tarsi were confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and subtalar arthroscopy. Synovitis, bone edema, and accessory anterolateral talar facet (AALTF) were evaluated on MRI. Synovial thickening, cartilage damage, interosseous talocalcaneal ligament (ITCL) and cervical ligament rupture, soft tissue impingement, AALTF, and accessory talar facet impingement (ATFI) were evaluated by subtalar arthroscopy. Results: The mean duration of symptoms was 28.7 months (4~120). All patients showed significant improvement in the VAS and AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scale. Significant improvements in hindfoot alignment angle and Meary's angle postoperatively were noted in patients who underwent medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy. MRI confirmed synovitis in all patients, AALTF in 19 cases (90.5%), and ATFI with bone edema in seven cases (33.3%). In subtalar arthroscopy, pathologic conditions were observed in the following order: synovitis in 21 cases (100%), AALTF in 20 cases (95.2%), ITCL partial rupture in nine cases (42.9%), and soft tissue impingement in seven cases (33.3%). All cases had two or more pathological conditions, and 15 (71.4%) had three or more. Conclusion: In cases of STS that do not respond to conservative treatment, a comprehensive examination of the lesions of the tarsal sinus and lesions around the subtalar joint is essential.