• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.206-210
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• 2015

Background: Assessment of the clinical outcomes after rotator cuff repair is essential for their effectiveness on treatment. The Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society devised the Korean Shoulder Scoring System (KSS) for patients with rotator cuff disorder. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the availability of the KSS for assessment of clinical outcomes in patients after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and for comparison with other appraisal scoring systems. Methods: A total of 130 patients with partial-thickness or full-thickness rotator cuff tear who underwent arthroscopic repair using a single row or double row suture bridge technique were enrolled. The average follow-up period was 25.9 months. All patients were classified according to various factors. Comparison within corresponding categories was performed, and the correlation between the KSS and other shoulder assessment methods including University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Constant and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score was analyzed. Results: Total score of the KSS response had increased from 59.6 preoperatively to 88.96 at last follow-up. All KSS domains, including function, pain, satisfaction, range of motion, and muscle power had improved up to 24 months postoperatively. Statistical significance was observed mainly in preoperative measurements with number and size of torn tendons, and greater than or equal to grade 3 of fatty infiltration. The KSS was best correlated with the UCLA scoring system in both preoperative (r=0.785) and postoperative (r=0.951) measurements. Conclusions: The KSS was highly reliable and valid as a discriminative instrument, and it showed strong correlation with ASES and UCLA scoring systems.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.173-180
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• 2001

Aim: To evaluate validity and responsiveness of four shoulder scoring systems. Material and Method: Twenty-five cases of shoulder instability(22 traumatic, 3 non-traumatic) and twenty-three cases of rotator cuff tear(12 small or medium, 10 large or massive) treated surgically were evaluated with the Shoulder Function Score of the University of Pennsylvania(Penn FS), Constant Score, UCLA Shoulder Rating Scale and Simple Shouler Test(SST), preoperatively and at final follow-up. The average follow-up was 16.0 months in instability group and 17.5 months in rotator cuff tear group. Using the SPSS program, Pearson linear correlation coefficiency(PLCC) between the scores were calculated. And to assess the construct validity, PLCC between patients' satisfaction and the scores were also calculated. Responsiveness was measured by the standardized response mean(SRM). Result: In instability group, correlation between the scoring systems was low preoperatively except between Constant and SST, but high after operation. Patients' satisfaction with the scores showed low PLCC preoperativley, but high PLCC postoperatively. SRM was high in PENN and UCLA, but when the satisfaction segment of the score was eliminated from UCLA, the SRM was the lowest. In rotator cuff tear group, there was high correlation between the scores not only preoperatively but postoperatively. And the patients' satisfaction matched well with the scores. SRM was particularly high in UCLA and SST. Even when satisfaction segment was eliminated from UCLA, the SRM was still the highest. Conclusion : Evaluation by the 4 scoring systems investigated in the study showed less consistency in instability than rotator cuff tear in terms of correlation and validity. Responsiveness was generally higher in rotator cuff tear group than in instability group except for Pennsylvania Shoulder Function Score. Therefore it is construed that use of any among the four scoring systems doesn't make difference in evaluation of rotator cuff lesions. However in instability group, care is needed because different result may be obtained according to the selection of a scoring system.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.104-108
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• 2010

목적: 회전근 개 질환 치료 후 복귀 판정에 있어 기능적 평가로서 Korean Shoulder Scoring System (KSS)과 등속성 근력 평가 간의 상호 관계를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 본 연구는 충돌 증후군 59명과 회전근 개 파열 환자 36명을 대상으로 하였다. KSS와 등속성 근력을 측정하고 KSS의 총점 및 기능적 평가 항목을 등속성 근력 결핍과 비교하여 상관 관계를 알아보았다. 결과: 등속성 근력 결핍은 KSS의 총점이나 근 지구력 검사 항목 점수가 클수록 근력 감소가 적게 나타나면서 상관계수 값(r)이 0.346이하로 약하게 보였다. KSS 도수 근력 검사 항목은 등속성 근력 감소와 상관 관계가 유의하지 않았다(p>0.05). 결론: 등속성 근력 결핍은 KSS 총점과 KSS 지구력 항목과는 약한 관련성을 보였다. 치료 후 정상 활동 복귀를 위해서 등속성 근력 검사를 통해서 판단함이 유용하다.

• 대한견주관절학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한견주관절학회 2001년도 학술대회
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• pp.80-81
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• 2001

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.92-98
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• 2010

목적: 견봉 쇄골 관절 손상의 치료 방법으로서 Clavicle hook plate를 이용한 고정술의 결과를 분석하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2008년 2월부터 2010년 4월까지 본원에서 견봉 쇄골 관절 탈구로 Clavicle hook plate를 이용한 고정술을 시행하였던 18예를 대상으로 하였다. 제 3형의 견봉 쇄골 관절 손상이 7예, 제 5형이 11예였으며, Clavicle hook plate는 수술 후 3개월 이후에 제거하였다. 치료 결과의 판정은 스트레스 부하 방사선 촬영을 하여 건측과 비교하였고 Korean shoulder scoring system 및 American shoulder elbow society score를 이용하여 견관절의 기능과 환자의 만족도를 평가하였다. 평균 추시 기간은 9개월이었다. 결과: 스트레스 부하 방사선 사진에서 오구 쇄골 간격이 건측에 비해 수술 전 평균 114% 증가되어 있었으나 수술 후 최종 추시 시 23%로 감소하였으며, Korean shoulder scoring system은 평균 80점이었고 American shoulder elbow society score는 평균 74점이었다. 결론: 견봉 쇄골 관절 손상의 Clavicle hook plate를 이용한 고정 시 충분한 관절 안정성으로 조기 재활이 가능하며, 방사선학적 및 기능적으로도 비교적 만족할만한 결과를 얻을 수 있어 수술적 치료에 있어 유용한 방법 중 하나라고 사료된다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.30-36
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• 2018

Background: The Korean Shoulder Scoring System (KSS) is a reliable and valid procedure for discriminative assessment of the clinical status of patients with rotator cuff tears. This study evaluates the correlation between the preoperative KSS and factors in patients with rotator cuff tears. Methods: From November 2009 to June 2016, 970 patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were retrospectively evaluated. A total of 490 patients met the study criteria. Preoperative factors included age, sex, symptom duration, mediolateral (ML) and anteroposterior (AP) tear size, acromiohumeral distance (AHD), tangent sign, tendon involvement (type I, supraspinatus; type II, supraspinatus and subscapularis; type III, supraspinatus and infraspinatus; type IV, all 3 tendons), fatty infiltration of rotator cuff muscles (group I, Goutallier stages 0 and 1; group II, Goutallier stages 2, 3, and 4), and KSS. Results: Old age, ML tear size, and AP tear size negatively correlated with the preoperative KSS (p<0.001). AHD showed a positive correlation with the preoperative KSS (p<0.001). A significantly inferior preoperative KSS was found in females and type III tendon involvement (p<0.001). For supraspinatus and infraspinatus, the preoperative KSS of group II fatty infiltration showed a significantly lower score than group I fatty infiltration (p<0.05). Conclusions: A relatively lower preoperative KSS was associated with old age, large tear size, narrow AHD, female, type III tendon involvement, and group II fatty infiltration of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus. Our study indicates that preoperative KSS can be a good measurement for the preoperative status of patients with rotator cuff tears.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.70-75
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• 2004

Purpose: To evaluate the results of arthroscopic repair of traumatic anterior shoulder instability with glenoid bone defect. Materials and Methods: Nineteen patients who had underwent arthroscopic repair for the shoulder with traumatic anterior instability and glenoid bone defect were retrospectively reviewed. Mean age was 24.6 years(range, 20 to 39) and mean follow-up was 23 months(range, 19 to 55). No glenoid bone defect was greater than 7mm in length and 20% of the glenoid. The results were evaluated according to stability, range of motion and function. Results: All patients obtained excellent-good results according to Rowe scoring system. Two patients(10.5%) had instability. The mean loss of external rotation was 15 degrees (range, 0 to 25). Functionally, 17 patients could participate in preinjured work or sports to the same level with or without mild discomfort. The remained 2 patients who had 25 degree loss of external rotation could not play sports. Conclusion: Though arthroscopic repair is a good treatment for traumatic anterior shoulder instability with small glenoid bone defect, it is possible to cause loss of external rotation

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.135-141
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• 2008

목적: 비매듭 금속 봉합 나사못(knotless metal suture anchor)을 이용한 관절경적 방카트(Bankart) 복원술의 임상적 및 방사선학적 결과를 비교하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2001년 2월부터 2005년 1월까지 비매듭 봉합 나사못을 이용하여 관절경적 방카트 복원술을 시행하였고 1년 이상 추시 가능했던 68예를 대상으로 하였다. 술 후 평균 추시 기간은 34개월이었다. 평가는 Rowe score, 관절 운동 범위, 주관적 시각 척도(VAS)에 의한 통증 정도를 측정하였으며 수술 전 후 방사선학적 결과와 비교하였다. 결과: Rowe scoring system에서 술 전 43.3에서 술 후 95.6로 평가되었다. 관절운동범위는 최종 추시시 정상 팔에 비해서 거의 차이는 없었다. 주관적 시각 척도에 의한 통증의 정도는 술 전 3.3에서 술 후 0.5로 측정되었다. 방사성 저음영선은 약 15예에서 관찰되었다. 15예 중 2예에서 재탈구 및 나사못 관절병증으로 재수술을 시행하였고 Odds Ratio상 2.6배의 견관절 불안정성을 호소하였다. 결론: 비매듭 봉합 나사못을 이용한 방카트 복원술은 유용한 방법이나 외래 추시 중 나타나는 나사못 주위의 방사성 저음영선은 불량한 예후를 암시할 수 있기 때문에 주의가 필요하겠다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.61-67
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• 2000

Purpose: Most proximal humeral fractures are minimally displaced and can be treated satisfactorily with a conservative method. But in many comminuted fractures, hemiarthroplasty is usually done as a primary treatment. The authors evaluated how much functional improvement was achieved after hemiarthroplasty and which factors influence on the final functional results. Materials and Methods: Eleven hemiarthroplasties were performed for three- and four-part fractures(including fracture-dislocation) between April 1992 and June 1999. There were eight women and three men, and the mean age was 65 years. According to Neer classification, six was three-part fracture and five was four-part fracture. Six patients were injured on their right shoulder and five on the left shoulder. Among the five four-part fractures, three had axillary nerve injury and among the six three-part fractures, only one patient had axillary nerve injury. The average follow-up period was 2.4 years(1 year-7 years) after operation. The functional results were evaluated with the UCLA scoring system(Modification for hemiarthroplasty). In addition to the overall results, we compared the results according to the classification of the fracture, the cause of injury, and whether the axillary nerve was injured. Results: At the last follow-up, average total UCLA score was 18.2. The mean score for pain was 7.0, mean muscle power and motion score was 5.5 and 5.7 respectively. The pain relief was more satisfactory than any other functional results. The average score for three-part fractures was 22, and the average for four-part fractures was 13.6. The average score for the patients fractured by vehicle accidents was 15.3, and 19.3 for the patients fractured by slip-down injury. In patients without axillary nerve injury, the average score was 20, and with axillary nerve injury, the score was 15. Conclusion: Shoulder hemiarthroplasty, for the treatment of proximal humeral fractures, cannot restore the shoulder function to normal, but can achieve the functional result to some degree, especially for the activity of daily living. And as for pain, we think that it is relatively effective measure. And we think that the severer the comminution, the more the chance of axillary nerve injury, and the poorer the functional results. In conclusion, the severity of initial injury seems to be the major prognostic factor.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.46-50
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• 1998

The superior shoulder suspensory complex is composed of glenoid fossa, coracoid process, coracoclavicular ligament, distal clavicle, acromioclavicular ligament, acromion. Traumatic double disruptions of this complex lose its suspensory action on the shoulder joint and result in functional loss and deformity. Careful radiologic evaluation and appropriate management are required for injuries to this complex. Ipsilateral fractures of clavicle and scapula create unstable anatomic situation on shoulder joint. Conservative treatment usually fails to achieve good functional recovery due to rotator cuff weakness, nonunion, delayed union, malunion and neurovascular injury. Authors studied the result of operative treatment of ipsilateral clavicle and scapular fractures to prevent such complications. Seven cases were treated with open reduction and internal fixations of clavicle alone or clavicle and scapula simultaneously and followed up for nineteen months(twelve months - thirty-eight months). All but one patient showed good or excellent functional result according to the scoring system of Rowe. Poor result was developed in the case which had brain injury. Rigid fixations of clavicle alone or clavicle and scapular fractures both can achieve stable reduction of the fractures and prevent sequelae. We concluded that operative treatment of ipsilateral fractures of clavicle and scapula is safe and yields predictable good results.