• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.135-140
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• 2013

제 1형 신경 섬유종증 환자에서 발생한 재발성 견관절 탈구 및 동반된 근위 상완골 골절 1예를 보고하고자 한다. 제 1형 신경 섬유종증으로 진단된 20세 남자로 가벼운 외상 후 발생한 우측 견관절의 탈구와 근위 상완골 골절로 내원하였다. 수상측 주관절부에는 큰 망상형 신경 섬유종들이 있었으며 견관절 탈구는 재발성 병변이었다. 단순 방사선과 컴퓨터 단층 촬영 소견 상 상완골과 견갑골의 골성 변형을 보였고 자기 공명 영상 검사 상 삼각근과 회전근 개에 다발성 신경 섬유종성 변화가 관찰되었다. 관혈적 정복술 및 관절막 재건술을 시행하였으며 근위 상완골 골절은 재건 금속판을 이용하여 고정하였다. 골유합과 만족스런 기능 회복을 보였으며 수술 후 7개월 추시 상 견관절 탈구의 재발은 관찰되지 않았다. 제 1형 신경 섬유종증 환자에서 발생한 견관절 재발성 탈구와 근위 상완골 골절은 드문 합병증이나 질환의 정형외과적 접근 시 고려해야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.187-198
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• 1999

목적 상완골 근위부 골절환자들을 대상으로 Ender 정을 삽입한 군과 보전적 치료를 한 군간의 비교 연구를 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : Ender 정 삽입군의 경우 9례에서 삽입하였으며 평균 연령은 69세였고, 보전적 치료군의 경우 9례였으며, 평균 연령은 72례로 두군간의 연령의 통계적 차이는 없었다(p=0.450). 모든 예가 2분 골절이었다. Ender 정은 상완골 원위부 또는 양측 외상과부를 통하여 삽입하였으며 보전적 치료군의 경우 Velpeau 붕대 고정으로 치료하였다. 평균 추시기간은 15개월이었다. 결과 해부학적 정복의 정도는 원위부의 내측 전위, 골편의 중첩, 골절부의 내반각 변형등을 기준으로 평가하였는데, 두 군 모두 초기의 해부학적 정복 정도는 추시상 변화가 없었으며, 이러한 해부학적정복의 정도의 두 군간의 차이는 없었다. Ender 정의 경우 고정의 안전도는 대부분의 례에서 불량한결과를 보여주었고, Ender 정의 삽입부로의 후방전위(3례) 및 그로 인한 주관절 통증 및 운동제한,골두의 천공(3례), Ende, 정 상입부에서의 상완골 원위부의 피질골 파열 또는 골절(4례), 골절 정복후 재전위(1례) 등의 문제점들이 있었다. 고찰 및 결론 : Ender 정의 역행성 삽입후의 결과는 보전적 치료군에 비해 별다른 차이점을 보이지않았으며, 오히려 많은 문제점들을 가지고 있었다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.97-104
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• 2005

Purpose: To report the results of surgical treatment of comminuted fractures of distal humerus and to identify factors that affect the results. Materials and Methods: Thirty-two patients who were treated with open reduction and internal fixation for comminuted fracture of distal humerus were enrolled. According to the AO classification, A2.3 was 1 case, A3.2, 2 cases, A3.3, 8 cases, B1.3, 1 case, B2.3, 1 case, C2.2, 5 cases, C2.3, 4 cases, C3.2, 3 cases and C3.3, 7 cases. As fixation technique, 17 cases were fixed by double plates, 4 cases by only K-wires, 4 cases by only screws, 3 cases by K-wires and screws and 4 cases by one plate and screws. The mean age at the time of the operation was 49 years(range, $19{\sim}77$ years). The mean follow-up period was 16 months(range, $8{\sim}51$ months). Results: At the last follow-up, the mean maximum flexion was $116.4^{\circ}\;(range,\;85{\sim}140^{\circ})$ and the mean loss of terminal extension was $11.8^{\circ}\;(range,\;0{\sim}40^{\circ})$. The average Mayo elbow performance score was $91.4^{\circ}\;(range,\;55{\sim}100^{\circ})$. Overall 29 cases(91%) showed good to excellent results. The mean range of motion of extraarticular and intraarticular fracture group was $105.5^{\circ}\;(range,\;65{\sim}140^{\circ})$ and $104^{\circ}\;(range,\;55{\sim}140^{\circ})$, respectively. The average elbow score of both groups was$93^{\circ}\;(range,\;70{\sim}100^{\circ})$ and $90.7^{\circ}\;(range,\;55{\sim}100^{\circ})$. Over 90% showed more than good results. 30 cases(94%) showed complete bony union but two cases, nonunion. One case of the nonunion cases underwent replating with bone graft as revision surgery and total elbow arthroplasty was performed in the other case. At the last follow-up, 27 patients(84.4%) showed subjective satisfaction. Conclusion: Open reduction and internal fixation with appropriate surgical technique for comminuted fractures of distal humerus showed good results, which were not affected by age at the time of operation, fixation methods and anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve. Transolecranon approach may be considered as good choice for intraarticular comminuted fractures of distal humerus.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.44-52
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• 2009

목적: 상완골 근위부 골절에서 잠김 압박 금속판을 이용하여 치료한 후 그 임상적 및 방사선학적 결과를 알아 보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2005년 2월부터 2007년 9월까지 상완골 근위부 골절로 잠김 압박 금속판을 이용하여 치료받은 20명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 평균 연령은 60.6세였고, 평균 추시 기간은 22.3개월이었다. 임상적 결과는 Constant score 및 DASH score를 이용하여 평가하였고, 방사선학적 평가는 경간각을 이용한 Pavolainen의 방법과 상완 골두의 높이를 측정하여 평가하였다. 결과: 최종 추시 시 Constant score는 평균 75.3점이었고, 15예에서 양호 이상의 점수를 보였고, DASH score 평균 16.4점이었다. 경간각은 평균 $137.1^{\circ}$였으며 19예에서 양호 이상의 결과를 보였다. 전 예에서 골유합을 얻을 수 있었으며, 지연성 유합 및 부정 유합이 각 1예에서 관찰되었고 1예에서 나사못에 의한 자극을 보였다. 결론: 불안정성 상완골 근위부 골절에서 잠김 금속판을 이용한 내고정술은 임상적 및 방사선학적으로 양호한 결과를 보여 주었고, 적은 합병증을 나타내었으며 만족스런 정복과 안정적인 초기 고정력을 얻을 수 있어 조기에 관절 운동이 가능하였다. 잠김 압박 금속판을 이용한 내고정술은 불안정성 상완골 근위부 골절의 치료에 좋은 방법이라고 생각된다.

• 대한견주관절학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한견주관절학회 1999년도 학술대회
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• pp.2-2
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• 1999

It is well known that the essential pathology in traumatic anterior dislocation of the shoulder is the avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament complex from the glenoid. However, there are reports that the avulsion can occurs from the humeral attachments. We have experienced the 42 year-old male patient who had a traumatic lateral avulsion of the subscapularis and glenohumeral capsule from the humerus and reported the results of treatment.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.21-27
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• 1999

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the functional outcomes of one-part fracture of the greater tuberosity that had been treated either by a conservative treatment or an operative approach. Materials and Method: Eighteen shoulders in 18 patients who had an one-part fracture of the greater tuberosity of the proximal humerus were managed, and the average follow-up period was 4 years and 10 months (range, 1 year to 8 years 6 months). Results: According to Neer's criteria for evaluation of results, in the group of 13 patients managed nonoperatively, the results were good or excellent in ten patients, fair in one, and poor in two. In the group managed operatively, the results were excellent in all five patients. Conclusion: If the displacement of the fragment is more than 5mm in young active patients, and more than 3mm especially in athletes and heavy laborers involved in overhead activity, the fragment should be mobilized, repaired and fixed into its original bed or a little bit inferolaterally with multiple heavy non-absorbable sutures, tension band technique, or cancellous screws and washers. We would suggest that the patients showing one-part fracture of the greater tuberosity of the proximal humerus should be evaluated individually.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.217-221
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• 2017

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of internal fixation with locking T-plates for osteoporotic fractures of the proximal humerus in patients aged 65 years and older. Methods: From January 2007 through to December 2015, we recruited 47 patients aged 65 years and older with osteoporotic fractures of the proximal humerus. All fractures had been treated using open reduction and internal fixation with a locking T-plate. We classified the fractures in accordance to the Neer classification system; At the final follow-up, the indicators of clinical outcome-the range of motion of the shoulder (flexion, internal rotation, and external rotation) and the presence of postoperative complications-and the indicators of radiographic outcome-the time-to-union and the neck-shaft angle of the proximal humerus-were evaluated. The Paavolainen method was used to grade the level of radiological outcome in the patients. Results: The mean flexion was $155.0^{\circ}$ (range, $90^{\circ}-180^{\circ}$), the mean internal rotation was T8 (range, T6-L2), and the mean external rotation was $66.8^{\circ}$ (range, $30^{\circ}-80^{\circ}$). Postoperative complications, such as plate impingement, screw loosening, and varus malunion were observed in five patient. We found that all patients achieved bone union, and the mean time-to-union was 13.5 weeks of the treatment. The mean neck-shaft angle was $131.4^{\circ}$ at the 6-month follow-up. According to the Paavolainen method, "good" and "fair" radiographic results each accounted for 38 and 9 of the total patients, respectively. Conclusions: We concluded that locking T-plate fixation leads to satisfactory clinical and radiological outcomes in elderly patients with proximal humeral fractures by providing a larger surface area of contact with the fracture and a more rigid fixation.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.222-229
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• 2017

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the outcomes after fixation using a 3.5-mm locking compression plate (LCP) hook plate for isolated greater tuberosity (GT) fractures of the proximal humerus. Methods: We evaluated the postoperative radiological and clinical outcomes in nine patients who were followed up at least 1 year with isolated GT fractures. Using the deltopectoral approach, we fixed the displaced GT fragments with a 3.5-mm LCP hook plate (Synthes, West Chester, PA, USA). Depending on the fracture patterns, the hook plate was fixed with or without augmentation using either tension suture or suture anchor fixation. Results: All the patient showed successful bone union. The mean time-to-union was 11 weeks. The radiological and clinical outcomes at the final follow-up were generally satisfactory. The mean visual analogue scale for pain, the University of California at Los Angeles score, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, and the subjective shoulder value were 1.4, 30.3, 84.3, and 82.2%, respectively. The mean active forward flexion, abduction, external rotation, and internal rotation of the shoulder were $156.7^{\circ}$, $152.2^{\circ}$, $61.1^{\circ}$, and the 10th thoracic vertebral level, respectively. Only one patient presented with a postoperative complication of shoulder stiffness. The patient was treated through arthroscopic capsular release on the 5th postoperative month. Conclusions: We conclude that fixation using 3.5-mm LCP hook plates for isolated GT fractures of the proximal humerus is a useful treatment method that provides satisfactory clinical and radiological outcomes.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.195-200
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• 2017

Background: This study investigated and evaluated the clinical outcomes of intra-articular lesions of traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation (TASD) associated with greater tuberosity (GT) fracture of the humerus. Methods: Subjects included 20 patients who were surgically or non-surgically treated for GT fracture of the humeurs with TASD, and followed-up for at least 2 years. The mean follow-up period was 54.1 months (range, 24-105 months). Of the 20 patients, 12 were treated surgically. Intra-articular lesions were identified randomly on magnetic resonance imaging scans (repeated thrice) by experienced radiologists and orthopedic surgeons. The accompanying intra-articular lesions were left untreated. Clinical outcomes were evaluated by Simple Shoulder Test (SST) and Western Ontario Shoulder Instability index (WOSI) at the last follow-up. Results: Intra-articular lesions were identified in 19 patients: 7 Bankart lesions, 15 humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament lesions, 3 glenoid avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament lesion, and 6 inferior capsular tears. Two or more intra-articular lesions were identified in 6 patients. The mean SST score was 10.9 and the mean WOSI score was 449.3 at the last follow-up. Conclusions: For GT fracture of the humerus with TASD, a high frequency of diverse intra-articular lesions was identified. There were no incidence of recurrent shoulder dislocations, and good clinical outcomes were obtained without treatment of the intra-articular lesions. We thereby comprehend that although intra-articular lesions may occur in TASD associated with GT fracture of the humeurs, merely treating the GT fracture of the humerus is sufficient.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.208-216
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• 2017

Background: This study compared the clinical and radiological outcomes of the single calcar screw plate and Polarus nail techniques for the treatment of the proximal humerus fractures. Methods: Seventy-two patients diagnosed with displaced proximal humerus fracture were enrolled for the study. Of these, 50 patients underwent the locking plate surgery with a single calcar screw (plate group), whereas 22 patients underwent the Polarus nail surgery (nail group). The plate group was further divided into plate 1 group (with medial support), and plate 2 group (without medial support). The radiological and functional results of both groups were compared to the nail group. Results: The ${\alpha}$ angle 1 year after surgery was significantly different between plate 1 and plate 2, and plate 2 and nail groups (p=0.041, p=0.043, respectively). The ratio that does not satisfy the reference value of ${\gamma}$ angle was 2.8% in plate 1, 7.1% in plate 2 and 22.7% in nail group (p=0.007); there was a significant difference between plate 1 and nail group, and plate 2 and nail group (p=0.014, p=0.033, respectively). Conclusions: No significant differences were observed in the clinical results between locking plate and Polarus nail. However, in the plate 2 group and nail group, the rate of failure to maintain reduction during the 1-year period after surgery was statistically and significantly higher than the plate 1 group (level of evidence: level IV, case series, treatment study).