• International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.30-33
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• 2008

Understanding the characteristics of amputee gait is key in developing more advanced prostheses. The aim of this study was to quantitatively analyze a stair-climbing task for transfemoral amputees with a prosthesis and to predict the muscle forces and joint moments at musculoskeletal joints using a dynamic analysis. A three-dimensional musculoskeletal model of the lower extremities was constructed from a gait analysis using transformation software for two transfemoral amputees and ten healthy people. The measured ground reaction forces and kinematical data of each joint from the gait analysis were used as input data for an inverse dynamic analysis. Dynamic analyses of an transfemoral amputee climbing stairs were performed using musculoskeletal models. The results showed that the summed muscle forces of the hip extensor of an amputated leg were greater than those of a sound leg. The opposite was true at the hip abductor and knee flexor of an amputated leg. We also found that higher moments at the hip and knee joints of the sound leg were required to overcome the flexion moment caused by the body weight and amputated leg. Dynamic analyses using musculoskeletal models may be a useful means to predict muscle forces and joint moments for specific motion tasks related to rehabilitation therapy.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.81-91
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• 1993

Arthrosis of the temporomandibular joint is defined as a disease of a joint with chief complaint of pain, clicking, limited jaw movements. Generally, most patients with the temporomandibular arthrosis can be treated conservatively with muscle relaxation therapy combined with mandibular repositioning prostheses, followed by occlusal equilibration, restorative dentistry and/or orthodontics, and many other forms of treatment. In case prior nonsurgical treatment proved to be ineffective or the disease is chronic and severe, surgical operation is recommended. For patients with arthrosis of the temporomandibular joint, only discectomy as therapeutic method of the surgical treatment should not be applied and the removed articular disc of the temporomandibular joint should be replaced. Allograft such as Proplast-Teflon, Silastic, etc have been used as replacements of removed articular disc. However, these allograft materials have caused complications such as inflammatory changes, foreign body reactions. As a result, a replacement material which is autogenous, space occupying, easy to harvest and less inflammatory change has been developed. Auricular cartilage with perichondrium satisfies many of these requirements. The apparent advantages of autogenous auricular cartilage as an interpositional graft after a discectomy are as follows, (1) the form of the external ear corresponds to joint morphology, (2) a graft of adequate size can be harvested, (3) the form of the external ear remains unchanged after surgery, (4) the graft can be obtained adjacent to the surgical site, (5) biologically acceptable material is used, (6) the additional expense of allogenic graft is avoided. Because we considered autogenous auricular cartilage as a good replacement material, removed articular disc has been replaced with fresh autogenous auricular cartilage in the case of three patients. The result of the treatment is favorable, and the cases being presented here.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.239-248
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• 2021

The paper reviews various classifications and surgical techniques for the treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis. PubMed, EBSCO, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched using a combination of keywords. Articles related to classification, resection-reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint, and management of airway obstruction were considered and categorized based on the objectives. Seventy-nine articles were selected, which included randomized clinical trials, non-randomized controlled cohort studies, and case series. Though several classifications exist, most classifications are centered on the radiographic extent of the ankylotic mass and do not include the clinical and functional parameters. Hence there is a need for a comprehensive staging system that takes into consideration the age of the patient, severity of the disease, clinical, functional, and radiographic findings. Staging the disease will help the clinician to adopt a holistic approach in treating these patients. Interpositional arthroplasty (IA) results in better maximal incisal opening compared with gap arthroplasty, with no significant difference in recurrent rates. Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is emerging as a popular technique for the restoration of symmetry and function as well as for relieving airway obstruction. IA, with a costochondral graft, is recommended in growing patients and may be combined with or preceded by DO in cases of severe airway obstruction. Alloplastic total joint replacement combined with fat grafts and simultaneous osteotomy procedures are gaining popularity. A custom-made total joint prosthesis using CAD/CAM can efficiently overcome the shortcomings of stock prostheses.

• 대한심미치과학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.23-32
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• 2023

비기능적 습관을 가진 환자는 턱관절 장애, 저작 근육의 근막통증증후군 등과 함께 치아의 광범위한 마모를 유발한다. 지속되는 교모는 수직교합고경의 감소를 동반하게 되며 이는 안모의 변화, 저작 효율 저하, 측두하악 관절 장애 등의 문제가 발생할 수 있다. 이런 수직교합고경 감소 환자의 3차원적인 교합 회복과 재구성을 위해서는 정확한 진단 및 분석과 예지성 있는 치료계획 수립이 필요하며, 생리적인 수직교합고경의 회복 및 정상적인 교합평면 재설정을 동반한 보철치료가 필요하다. 본 증례는 구강 악습관에 의한 전반적인 치아의 마모와 저작근의 불편감, 그리고 수직교합고경 감소로 인한 심미적 불만족을 호소하는 환자의 수직교합고경 증가를 동반한 완전 구강 회복 증례이다. 교합안정장치를 통한 측두하악관절의 안정과 고딕아치 기록장치를 이용한 악간관계 재설정 및 임시 수복물을 통한 경과 관찰을 통해 기능적, 심미적으로 좋은 결과를 보였기에 이를 보고하고자 한다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.444-456
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• 2007

Statement of problem: Implant inclination and cantilever loading increse loads distributed to implants, potentially causing biomechanical complications. Controversy exists regarding the effect of the intentionally distal-inclined implant for the reduction of the cantilever length. Purpose: This study investigated the stress distribution at the bone/implant interface and prostheses with 3D finite element stress analysis by using four different cantilever lengths and implant inclinations in a mandibular implant-supported bar overdenture. Material and methods: Four 3-D finite element models were created in which 4 implants were placed in the interforaminal area and had four different cantilver lengths(10, 6.9, 4 and 1.5mm) and distal implant inclinations$(0^{\circ},\;15^{\circ},\;30^{\circ}\;and\;45^{\circ})$ respectively. Vortical forces of 120N and oblique forces of 45N were applied to the molar area. Stress distribution in the bone around the implant was analysed under different distal implant inclinations. Results: Analysis of the von Mises stresses for the bone/implant interfaces and prostheses revealed that the maximum stresses occurred at the most distal bone/implant interface and the joint of bar and abutment, located on the loaded side and significantly incresed with the implant inclinations, especially over $45^{\circ}$. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, it was suggested that too much distal inclination over 45 degrees can put the implant at risk of overload and within the dimension of the constant sum of a anterior-posterior spread and cantilever length, a distal implant inclination compared to cantilever length had the much larger effect on the stress distribution at the bone/implant interface.

• Composites Research
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.98-109
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• 1999

복합재료 보철물이 삽입된 인공 고관절의 장기적 거동의 해석을 위한 비선형 유한요소법이 개발되었으며 아울러 두꺼운 적층 복합채 보철물의 설계를 위한 3차원 육면체 요소가 이용되었다. 사용된 요소는 요소내의 다양한 물성치를 포함하여 요소의 절단면을 고려할 수 있는 ply-drop-off요소이다. 개발된 비선형 유한요소해석 프로그램은 단층하중하의 보 문제를 통해 엄밀해와의 비교를 통해 검증하였다. 개발된 프로그램을 이용하여 보철물의 재료와 복합재료 보철물의 적층각도에 따른 밀도 변화 및 강도비를 계산하여 인공 고관절의 역학적 거동을 해석하였으며 동시에 보철물의 설계 성능을 평가하였다. 계산된 수치해석 결과를 통해 인공 고관절 보철물의 설계 성능의 평가가 가능하며 보철물 설계에 따른 시간 및 비용을 줄일 수 있다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.413-426
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• 2019

This study was performed to describe the longitudinal management of recurrent temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis from infancy to adulthood in perspective of surgical and orthodontic treatment. A 2-year-old girl was referred with chief complaints of restricted mouth opening and micrognathia due to bilateral TMJ ankylosis. For stage I treatment during early childhood (6 years old), high condylectomy and interpositional arthroplasty were performed. However, TMJ ankylosis recurred and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) developed. For stage II treatment during early adolescence (12 years old), gap arthroplasty, coronoidectomy, bilateral mandibular distraction osteogenesis, and orthodontic treatment with extraction of the four first premolars were performed. However, TMJ ankylosis recurred. Because the OSA symptoms reappeared, she began to use a continuous positive airway pressure device. For stage III treatment after completion of growth (20 years old), low condylectomy, coronoidectomy, reconstruction of the bilateral TMJs with artificial prostheses along with counterclockwise rotational advancement of the mandible, genioglossus advancement, and orthodontic treatment were performed. After stage III treatment, the amount of mouth opening exhibited a significant increase. Mandibular advancement and ramus lengthening resulted in significant improvement in the facial profile, Class I relationships, and normal overbite/overjet. The OSA symptoms were also relieved. These outcomes were stable at the one-year follow-up visit. Since the treatment modalities for TMJ ankylosis differ according to the duration of ankylosis, patient age, and degree of deformity, the treatment flowchart suggested in this report could be used as an effective guideline for determining the appropriate timing and methods for the treatment of TMJ ankylosis.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.66-71
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• 2021

Background: Extra-articular distal humerus locking plates (EADHPs) are precontoured anatomical plates widely used to repair distal humeral extra-articular diaphyseal fractures. However, EADHPs frequently cause distal protrusion and resulting skin discomfort. The purpose of this study was to predict the occurrence of anatomic fit mismatch. We hypothesized that the smaller the humerus size, the greater the anatomic fit mismatch with EADHP. Methods: Twenty humeri were analyzed in this study. Humeral length and distal humeral width were used as parameters of humeral size. Plate protrusion was measured between the EADHP distal tip and the distal humerus. We set the level of unacceptable EADHP anatomic fit mismatch as ≥10 mm plate protrusion. Results: A significant negative linear correlation was also confirmed between humeral size and plate protrusion, with a coefficient of determination of 0.477 for humeral length and 0.814 for distal humeral width. The cutoff value of humeral length to avoid ≥10 mm plate protrusion was 293.6 mm (sensitivity, 88.9%; specificity, 81.8%) and for distal humeral width was 60.5 mm (sensitivity, 100%; specificity, 81.8%). Conclusions: Anatomic fit mismatch in distal humeral fractures after EADHP fixation has a negative linear correlation with humeral length and distal humeral width. For patients with a distal humeral width <60.5 mm, ≥10 mm plate protrusion will occur when an EADHP is used, and an alternative implant or approach should be considered.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.403-416
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• 1998

본 연구는 대퇴 및 하퇴 의족 착용자의 소켓의 적합성 및 기능성을 평가하기 위하여 소켓내부압력을 측정하였다. 발목관절을 중립, 배굴, 저굴 상태로 조절하였을 때, 배굴 및 저굴에 비하여 중립상태에서 분속수나 보행속도는 증가 하였다. 다른 보행 인자들 역시 발목관절을 중립상태로 조절하였을 때 정상인의 보행인자에 근접하고 있다. 대퇴 절단 환자의 경우 발목관절을 배굴 상태로 조절하면 소켓의 외측부분에 압력집중이 나타나고, 저굴상태로 조절하면 소켓의 내측 부분에 압력집중이 발생하였다. 하퇴 절단 환자의 경우 발목관절을 배굴상태로 조절하면 중간입각기때 소켓의 전면 외측에 압력집중 현상이 나타나며, 저굴시에는 배굴시와 같은 위치에 약간의 압력이 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구는 의족의 부적절한 정렬상태로 인한 소켓내에서의 압력집중 현상을 설명하고자 하였으며, 의족의 올바른 정렬은 적절한 보행을 유도하기 위한 소켓과 스텀프와의 접촉 상태를 결정하는데 있어 매우 중요한 인자중 하나이다.

• 재활복지공학회논문지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.305-313
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• 2016

두 발을 번갈아 옮기며 몸을 앞으로 움직이는 단순한 동작의 반복으로 보이는 보행이란 과정은 실제 인체 내의 대부분의 근육 및 인대, 뼈가 연관되어 이루어지는 복잡한 행동이다. 신체 일부가 소실된 하퇴 절단자의 경우 생체조직이 온전히 보전되어 있는 일반인과는 달리 남은 생체 부위와 의지의 공학적인 성능에만 의존해 보행을 해야 한다는 어려운 상황에 직면하게 된다. 따라서 하퇴절단자를 위한 하퇴의지는 우선 환자가 기본적인 보행이 가능케 함과 동시에 최대한 복잡한 지면 상태에 적응할 수 있도록 설계가 되어야 한다. 원활한 보행을 위해서는 배/저굴 방향의 발목의 회전이 매우 중요하고 고르지 못한 지면 상태를 극복하기 위해서는 내/외전 방향의 족부의 회전 기능이 요구된다. 최근 생체역학적인 연구를 접목한 다양한 하퇴의지가 개발되고 있으나, 이러한 고가의 고성능 하퇴의지의 경우 주로 활동성이 높은 하지절단 환자들에 초점이 맞춰져 있다. 본 연구에서는 하퇴의지 착용자의 대다수인 활동성이 낮은 K2 레벨의 환자들을 위한 하퇴의지를 개발했다. 기본적인 보행 능력 향상을 위해서 배/저굴 방향으로의 회전이 가능한 유압식 발목을 개발했고, 이를 통해서 배/저굴 방향으로 각각 $2.5^{\circ}$와 $4^{\circ}$의 회전이 가능함을 확인했다. 또한 수동 조절이 가능한 유압 노즐을 탑재해 환자 개개인에 적합한 발목 회전 저항력을 설정할 수 있도록 설계했다. 내/외전 방향으로의 족부의 회전이 가능하도록 이중고무 방식의 중간재를 삽입해 각각 $3.6^{\circ}$와 $4.1^{\circ}$의 회전이 가능하도록 설계되어 측경사나 작은 장애물들을 극복할 수 있도록 제작했다. 본 연구를 통해 개발된 하퇴의지는 K2 레벨의 하퇴절단자들이 일상생활 중에 겪게 되는 다양한 지면 환경을 극복하는데 도움을 줄 것이다.