• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.201-206
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• 2005

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy and safety of C1-C2 transarticular screw insertion, we retrospectively review surgical records and postoperative radiological findings. Methods: From January 2001 to October 2003, the C1-C2 transarticular screw fixation and posterior wiring with iliac bone grafts was performed in 16 patients. 6 patients had rheumatoid arthritis which caused cervical instability, 3 patients had os odontoideum, 3 patients had type 2 odontoid process fracture, 3 patients had traumatic transverse ligament injury and 1 patients who had been managed with C1-C2 wire fixation had psoriatic arthritis. Results: Osseous fusion was documented in 15 patients(93.8%). Only one patient was recorded screw loosening because of postoperative infection. One patient had only one screw placed because of abnormal anatomical structure, one patients was breakage of a Kirschner wire, and one screw was medial location to lateral mass of C1, but clinical results was excellent and radiological instability was not noted. Conclusion: The author's experience demonstrates that C1-C2 transarticular screw fixation with wired bone graft is a safe procedure with higher fusion rate but precaution is needed to avoid the neural damage, vertebral artery injury, and hardware failure.

• Neurospine
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.368-375
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• 2018

Objective: To evaluate the results of operative management of subaxial spine injuries managed with 2-level anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion with a cervical locking plate and autologous bone-filled titanium mesh cage. Methods: This study included 23 patients with a subaxial spine injury who matched the inclusion criteria, underwent 2-level anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion at our institution between 2013 and 2016, and were followed up for neurological recovery, axial pain, fusion, pseudarthrosis, and implant failure. Results: According to Allen and Ferguson classification, there were 9 cases of distractive extension; 4 of compressive extension; 3 each of compressive flexion, vertical compression, and distractive flexion; and 1 of lateral flexion. Sixteen patients had a score of 6 on the Subaxial Injury Classification system, and the rest had a score of more than 6. The mean follow-up period was 19 months (range, 12-48 months). Neurological recovery was observed in most of the patients (78.21%). All patients experienced relief of axial pain. None of the patients received a blood transfusion. Twenty-one patients (91.3%) showed solid fusion and 2 (8.69%) showed possible pseudarthrosis, with no complications related to the cage or plate. Conclusion: Two-level anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion, along with stabilization with a cervical locking plate and autologous bone graft-filled titanium mesh cage, can be considered a feasible and safe method for treating specific subaxial spine injuries, with the benefits of high primary stability, anatomical reduction, and direct decompression of the spinal cord.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.813-817
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• 2007

Purpose: The zygomatic arch is a key element which composes the facial contour. In many cases of zygomatic arch fracture, it is difficult to fix rigidly the fractured segments. If reduced bone segments were not fixed rigidly, they are proven to be displaced by mastication or unintentional external forces. So, unfixed zygomatic arch fracture after reduction may require a external device of prevention of collapse. We introduce a new protector which stabilizing the fractured segments to prevent for collapse of the reduced zygomatic arch fracture. Methods: After reduction of zygomatic arch with blind approach(Gillies', Dingman or Keen's approach), bone segments was pulled with percutaneous traction suture in medial aspect of zygomatic arch. Then, the suture was fixed with Aqua $splint^{(R)}$, externally. And intraoperative and postoperative X-ray was done. The splint was removed on 14 days after the operation. Results: 5 patients were treated with this method. 4 patients of total patients had no collapse in zygomatic arch. There was minimal collapse in one patient. Postoperative complications such as facial nerve injury, mouth opening difficulty, contour deformity, infection, scar were not observed. Conclusion: In comparison with other techniques, this technique has several advantages which are simple and easy method, short operation time, no scar, less soft tissue injury, and facilitated removal of splint. Therefore, Aqua $splint^{(R)}$ would be a good alternative to prevent for collapse in unstable zygomatic arch fractures

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.411-417
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• 1979

During the period of 4 years from August 1, 1975 to August 1, 1979, authors have experienced 100 cases of multiple rib fractures by nonpenetrating injury at Department of Thoracic Surgery, Paik Foundation Hospital in Seoul, Korea. 1. The ratio of male to female patients with multiple rib fracture was 2.6:1 with male predominance and 84% of the total cases were between 20 and 50 years of age. 2. The most common cause of multiple rib fracture was traffic accident and falls accounted for the next largest group. 3. The most common site of rib fracture was 4th rib to 7th rib level on both hemithorax [52%]. 4. Associated injuries were cerebral contusion in 26%, clavicular fracture in 22%, long bone fracture in 22%, pelvic bone fracture in 10%, and scapular fracture in 8%. 5. Early complications and/or result of the multiple rib fractures were lung contusion in 23 cases, subcutaneous emphysema in 21 cases, hemothorax in 21 cases, hemopneumothorax in 6 cases, and flail chest in 12 cases. 6. The flail chests were managed by strapping the chest with adhesive plaster, external traction of flail segment with towel clip, ventilatory assistance for marginal clinical indications, and in cases of complicated with intrathoracic hemorrhage, wire fixation of flail segment through open thoraco-tomy. 7. The principles of therapy for hemothorax and/or pneumothorax were rapid reexpansion of the lungs by thoracentesis [11%] and closed thoracostomy [22%], but open thoracotomy had to be done on 3 cases because of massive bleeding or intrapleural hematoma and diaphragmatic rupture. 8. The over all mortality was 4% [4 among 100 cases] and the cause of all deaths was head injury.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.142-149
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• 2015

Lung fibrosis is a life-threatening disease caused by overt or insidious inflammatory responses. However, the mechanism of tissue injury-induced inflammation and subsequent fibrogenesis remains unclear. Recently, we and other groups reported that Th17 responses play a role in amplification of the inflammatory phase in a murine model induced by bleomycin (BLM). Osteopontin (OPN) is a cytokine and extracellular-matrix-associated signaling molecule. However, whether tissue injury causes inflammation and consequent fibrosis through OPN should be determined. In this study, we observed that BLM-induced lung inflammation and subsequent fibrosis was ameliorated in OPNdeficient mice. OPN was expressed ubiquitously in the lung parenchymal and bone-marrow-derived components and OPN from both components contributed to pathogenesis following BLM intratracheal instillation. Th17 differentiation of $CD4^+$ ${\alpha}{\beta}$ T cells and IL-17-producing ${\gamma}{\delta}$ T cells was significantly reduced in OPN-deficient mice compared to WT mice. In addition, Th1 differentiation of $CD4^+$ ${\alpha}{\beta}$ T cells and the percentage of IFN-$\gamma$-producing ${\gamma}{\delta}$ T cells increased. T helper cell differentiation in vitro revealed that OPN was preferentially upregulated in $CD4^+$ T cells under Th17 differentiation conditions. OPN expressed in both parenchymal and bone marrow cell components and contributed to BLM-induced lung inflammation and fibrosis by affecting the ratio of pathogenic IL-17/protective IFN-$\gamma$ T cells.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제40권
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• pp.29.1-29.11
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• 2018

Background: For proper recovery from craniofacial fracture, it is necessary to establish guidelines based on trends. This study aimed to analyze the patterns and causes of craniofacial fractures. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed patients who underwent surgery for craniofacial fractures between 2010 and 2017 at a single center. Several parameters, including time of injury, region and cause of fracture, alcohol intoxication, time from injury to surgery, hospitalization period, and postoperative complications, were evaluated. Results: This study analyzed 2708 fracture lesions of 2076 patients, among whom males aged 10 to 39 years were the most numerous. The number of patients was significantly higher in the middle of a month. The most common fractures were a nasal bone fracture. The most common causes of fracture were ground accidents and personal assault, which tended to frequently cause more nasal bone fracture than other fractures. Traffic accidents and high falls tended to cause zygomatic arch and maxillary wall fractures more frequently. Postoperative complications-observed in 126 patients-had a significant relationship with the end of a month, mandible or panfacial fracture, and traffic accidents. Conclusions: The present findings on long-term craniofacial fracture trends should be considered by clinicians dealing with fractures and could be useful for policy decisions.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.552-557
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• 2018

최근 신체의 다양한 조직과 세포에서 면역과 증식, 분화를 조절하는 기능이 알려진 비타민 D는 정형외과 영역에서는 칼슘과 인 대사에 관여하여 뼈 발육과 성장, 건강한 골격 유지에 필수적인 역할을 하며, 특히 청소년기 비타민 D의 부족은 뼈의 무기질화에 영향을 주어 구조적인 결함을 야기하여 골절의 위험의 증가와 골절 치유에 부정적인 영향을 미친다. 저자들은 여러 부위의 성장판에 연쇄적인 골절이 발생한 13세 소아 환자에서 비타민 D 결핍이 다발 부위의 연쇄적 골절의 가능한 원인으로 확인하였다. 비타민 D 결핍이 골절 발생에 중요한 원인이므로 비타민 D의 투여가 부상에서 성공적으로 회복하고 추가적인 골절을 방지하는 데 중요함을 보고한다.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.128-133
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• 2004

목적: 경골 Inlay 방법으로 자가 골-슬개건-골을 이용한 후방 십자 인대 재건술의 합병증을 알아 보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1994년 9월부터 2004년 1월까지 경골 Inlay방법으로 후방 십자 인대 재건술을 시행한 57명 58예를 대상으로 수술의 합병증에 대해 분석하였다. 남자가 50명, 여자는 7명이며, 평균 연령은 35세(15$\~$73세)였다. 후방 십자 인대 단독 손상은 28예, 슬관절내 동반 손상이 있는 경우가 30예였다. 원인 별로는 교통 사고가 39예로 가장 많았고, 운동 손상이 7예, 넘어진 손상이 7예, 기타 5예였다. 추시 검사는 술 후 4주, 3개월, 6개월, 1년째 외래 방문을 하게 하였다. 분석 방법은 슬관절의 안정성을 측정하기 위해서 KT-2000TM 슬관절 계측기 및 긴장 방사선 촬영을 사용하였고, Lysholm Knee Score와 임상적 합병증을 평가하였다. 결과: 수술 전 Lysholm Knee Score는 평균 43.2점에서 최종 추시상 87.9점으로 향상되었다 $KT-2000^{TM}$ 슬관절 계측기 검사 상 수술 전 평균 8.75 mm(6.2$\~$l4.3 mm)에서 최종 추시상 3.41 mm (2.1$\~$l0.6 mm)로 향상되었다. 수술 중 합병증으로 슬와 동맥 파열과 동반된 구획 증후군이 1예에서 발생되었으며, 슬개골 골절 1예, 20$^{\circ}$ 이상의 굴곡 운동 범위 감소가 2예, 근위 경골부의 고정 나사가 경골 전면부에 돌출되는 경우가 2예에서 있었다. 수술 후 합병증으로 동요 관절이 11예, 슬개골 골절이 1예, 슬관절의 신전 운동 범위 제한이 5예 및 굴곡 운동 범위 제한이 13예에서 관찰되었으며, 슬관절 주위 통증 21예, 무릎을 꿇을 때 통증이 8예 관찰되었다 결론: 경골 Inlay 방법으로 자가 골-슬개건 -골을 이용한 후방 십자 인대 재건술의 다양한 합병증이 발생되어 수술 및 수술 후 재활시 세심한 주의가 요구된다.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.85-91
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• 2001

목 적 : 반월상 연골판의 관절경적 봉합술후 파열 위치나 동반 손상 여부에 따라 어떠한 결과의 차이가 있었는지 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1994년부터 관절경적 봉합술을 시행 후 1년 이상 추시가 가능했던 73례를 대상으로 하였다. 위치에 따라서는 red-red zone이 29례, red-white zone이 36례 그리고 white-white zone이 8례이었다. 26례에서 동반 손상이 있었고 동측 전방 십자 인대 파열이 17례가 있어 동시에 치료하였다. 결과는 OAK system에 의한 기준을 사용하여 평가하였다. 결과 : 양호 이상의 결과를 나타낸 것은 연골판 단독 손상인 경우 $94\%$, 동반 손상이 있었던 경우 $88\%$이었는데, 특히 전방십자인대 파열후 재건술을 동시에 한 경우는 $94\%$로 좋았다. 연골판 파열의 위치에 따른 결과에서는 red-red zone은 $90\%$, red-white zone은 $91\%$, white-white zone은 모든례에서 양호 이상의 결과를 보였다. 결론 : 전방 십자 인대 파열이 동반된 경우는 동시에 치료하는 것이 좋고, white-white zone의 봉합도 가능한 것으로 사료되었다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.243-247
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• 2013

Introduction: Surgical treatment of subclavian artery (SA) injury is challenging because approaching the lesion directly and clamping the proximal artery is difficult. This can be overcome by using an endovascular technique. Case 1: A 37-year-old male was drawn into the concrete mixer truck. He had a right SA injury with multiple traumatic injuries: an open fracture of the right leg with posterior tibial artery (PTA) injury, a right hemothorax, and fractures of the clavicle, scapula, ribs, cervical spine and nasal bone. The injury severity score (ISS) was 27. Computed tomography (CT) showed a 30-mm-length thrombotic occlusion in the right SA, which was 15 mm distal to the vertebral artery (VA). A self-expandable stent($8mm{\times}40mm$ in size) was deployed through the right femoral artery while preserving VA flow, and the radial pulse was palpable after deployment. Other operations were performed sequentially. He had a viable right arm during a 13-month follow-up period. Case 2: A 25-year-old male was admitted to our hospital due to a motorcycle accident. The ISS was 34 because of a hemothorax and open fractures of the mandible and the left hand. Intraoperative angiography was done through a right femoral artery puncture. Contrast extravasation of the SA was detected just outside the left rib cage. After balloon catheter had been inflated just proximal to the bleeding site, direct surgical exploration was performed through infraclavicular skin incision. The transected SA was identified, and an interposition graft was performed using a saphenous vein graft. Other operations were performed sequentially. He had a viable left arm during a 15-month follow-up period. Conclusion: The challenge of repairing an SA injury can be overcome by using an endovascular approach.