• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.303-310
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• 2019

Background Prosthetic hands with a myoelectric interface have recently received interest within the broader category of hand prostheses, but their high cost is a major barrier to use. Modern three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has enabled more widespread development and cost-effectiveness in the field of prostheses. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the clinical impact of a low-cost 3D-printed myoelectric-interface prosthetic hand on patients' daily life. Methods A prospective review of all upper-arm transradial amputation amputees who used 3D-printed myoelectric interface prostheses (Mark V) between January 2016 and August 2017 was conducted. The functional outcomes of prosthesis usage over a 3-month follow-up period were measured using a validated method (Orthotics Prosthetics User Survey-Upper Extremity Functional Status [OPUS-UEFS]). In addition, the correlation between the length of the amputated radius and changes in OPUS-UEFS scores was analyzed. Results Ten patients were included in the study. After use of the 3D-printed myoelectric single electromyography channel prosthesis for 3 months, the average OPUS-UEFS score significantly increased from 45.50 to 60.10. The Spearman correlation coefficient (r) of the correlation between radius length and OPUS-UEFS at the 3rd month of prosthetic use was 0.815. Conclusions This low-cost 3D-printed myoelectric-interface prosthetic hand with a single reliable myoelectrical signal shows the potential to positively impact amputees' quality of life through daily usage. The emergence of a low-cost 3D-printed myoelectric prosthesis could lead to new market trends, with such a device gaining popularity via reduced production costs and increased market demand.

• 영미문화
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.287-309
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• 2014

The purpose of this paper is to critique British imperialism in Bapsi Sidhwa's Cracking India (1991) by analyzing the partition of India from the perspective of nation, religion, and women. Dubbed "Punjabi-Parsi-Indian-Pakistani," Sidhwa is in a position where she can view the partition from an objective and neutralized stance. Rather than focusing on the lives of nationally well-known political figures such as Gandhi, Nehru, or Jinnah, Sidhwa delves deep into the miserable lives of the lower classes before and after the partition. First, I analyze the process of the partition, as it is performed through the manipulation of British imperialism. By adopting the viewpoint of an 8-year-old Lenny, who is the daughter of a Parsi family, Sidhwa is able to critique both British imperialism as well as the male-dominated Indian society where the treatment of women is unthinkably harsh. Second, I focus on the tragedy of the confrontation of three religions, Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh. Religious people fight each other while they were forced to move from South to North or from North to South. I argue that the religious conflicts have much to do with political issues. Third, I want to argue that women are the major victims of the partition. Ayah, Hamida, and Papoo are victims of male-dominated India during the partition. They symbolize the feminized India, which is exploited and victimized by British Imperialism. Even though Ayah is shattered by Ice-candy-man while working as a prostitute and dancer, she decides to return to her home in India, which shows her challenge against male-dominated India as well as against British colonialism. In conclusion, Sidhwa tries to heal the suffering of the Indian women who fell victim to male-dominated Indian society by criticizing the problems of British imperialism. In addition, by dealing with the lives of silenced people, Sidhwa asks readers not to forget the historical tragedy and not to repeat the tragedy again.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권5호
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• pp.683-688
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• 2022

Background Reconstruction of large soft tissue defects of the lower extremity often requires the use of free flaps. The main limiting factor and potential for complications lie in the selection of proper donor and recipient vessels for microvascular anastomosis. While the superficial veins of the lower leg are easier to dissect, they are thought to be more vulnerable to trauma and lead to a higher complication rate when using them instead of the deep accompanying veins as recipient vessels. No clear evidence exists that proves this concept. Methods We retrospectively studied the outcomes of 97 patients who underwent free flap plasty to reconstruct predominantly traumatic defects of the lower extremity at our institute. The most used flap was the gracilis muscle flap. We divided the population into three groups based on the recipient veins that were used for microvascular anastomosis and compared their outcomes. The primary outcome was the major complication rate. Results Overall flap survivability was 93.81%. The complication rates were not higher when using the great saphenous vein as a recipient vessel when comparing to utilizing the deep concomitant veins alone or the great saphenous vein in combination to the concomitant veins. Conclusions In free flap surgery of the lower extremity, the selection of the recipient veins should not be restricted to the deep accompanying veins of the main vessels. The superficial veins, especially the great saphenous vein, offer an underrated option when performing free flap reconstruction.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권6호
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• pp.478-489
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• 2019

골관절염은 관절연골 침식의 진행을 특징적으로 보이는 질환으로 관절운동 중에 통증을 증가시키고 기계적 스트레스를 견디는 능력을 감소시켜 결과적으로 관절의 가동성과 기능을 저하시킨다. 외상 또는 퇴행성으로 인한 관절연골의 손상이 일반적 관절염의 주요 원인으로 생각되며 이러한 관절연골 손상의 재생에 관한 수많은 연구와 시도들이 현재까지 진행되어 오고 있다. 현재까지 연골 손상의 경우 미세골절술과 자가연골세포 이식술이 일반적인 수술적 치료방법으로 제시되어 왔으나 비교적 양호한 임상 결과에도 불구하고 정상 유리연골의 생성이 미흡하여 시간이 경과하면서 결과가 악화되는 등 단점이 있다. 이를 보완하기 위하여 줄기세포 기반 치료법이 개발되었다. 이 종설에서는 현재 사용되는 다양한 연골 재생 방법들의 장단점 및 결과에 대해 요약하고 특히 중간엽 줄기세포(mesenchymal stem cells) 기반 연골 재생 치료법을 논하고 나아가 이상적인 미래 연골 재생 치료법에 대해서도 고민해보고자 한다.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제82권4호
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• pp.851-861
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• 2021

간 외상은 복부 둔상에서 흔하다. 조영증강 전산화단층촬영을 통해 간 외상을 빠르게 진단하고 평가할 수 있다. 간 외상의 치료 전략은 수술적 방법에서 점차 비수술적 방법으로 바뀌어 왔는데, 간 외상뿐 아니라 그 합병증에 대한 보완적 치료 방법으로 인터벤션이 각광받고 있다. 이 종설에서는 간 외상에서 보일 수 있는 주요 영상 소견과, 치료에 있어서 인터벤션의 역할에 대해 알아보고자 한다.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.157-163
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• 2023

Purpose: This study examined the methods for treatment of femoral neck fracture (FNF) preferred by members of the Korean Hip Society (KHS) and identified factors that influence decisions regarding the surgical intervention of choice. Materials and Methods: A total of 97 members of the KHS responded to the 16-question survey which included questions about the mean number of surgeries performed each month for treatment of femoral neck fractures, the cut-off age for deciding between internal fixation and arthroplasty, the implant used most often, usage of cement, and factors influencing each decision. Results: The mean cut-off age used when deciding between internal fixation and arthroplasty was 64 years old. Hemiarthroplasty (HA) (70%) was the most preferred option for treatment of displaced FNFs in cases where arthroplasty was indicated (total hip arthroplasty [THA] 19% and dual mobility THA 11%). The main reasons for selection of arthroplasty over reduction with internal fixation were age and pre-fracture ambulatory status. Pre-trauma ambulatory status and/or sports activity were the main factors in selection of HA over THA. Cement was used by 33% of responders. Poor bone quality and a broad femoral canal were factors that influenced the usage of cement. Conclusion: Management of FNFs in the elderly is a major health problem worldwide; thus, remaining alert to current trends in treatment is essential for surgeons. The mean cut-off age used in deciding between internal fixation and arthroplasty was 64 years old. HA is the preferred method for treatment of displaced FNFs for members of the KHS.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제63권6호
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• pp.827-833
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• 2020

Objective : Spine surgery is associated with higher morbidity and mortality rates in elderly patients. The modified Frailty Index (mFI) is an evaluation tool to determine the frailty of an individual and how preoperative status may impact postoperative survival and outcomes. This study aimed to determine the usefulness of mFI in predicting postoperative complications in patients aged ≥75 years undergoing surgery with instrumentation. Methods : We retrospectively reviewed the perioperative course of 137 patients who underwent thoracolumbar-instrumentation spine surgery between 2011 and 2016. The preoperative risk factors were the 11 variables of the mFI, as well as body mass index (kg/㎠), preoperative hemoglobin, platelet, albumin, creatinine, anesthesia time, operation time, estimated blood loss, and transfusion amount. The 60-day occurrences of complication rates were used for outcome assessment. Results : Major complications after spinal instrumentation surgery occurred in 34 of 138 patients (24.6%). The mean mFI score was 0.18±0.12. When we divided patients into a pre-frail group (mFI, 0.09-0.18; n=94) and a frail group (mFI ≥0.27; n=44), only the rate of sepsis was statistically higher in the frail group than in the pre-frail group. There were significantly more major complications in patients with low albumin levels or in patients with infection or who had experienced trauma. The mFI was a more useful predictor of postoperative complications than the American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status score. Conclusion : The mFI can successfully predict postoperative morbidity and mortality in patients aged ≥75 years undergoing spine surgery. The mFI improves perioperative risk stratification that provides important information to assist in the preoperative counselling of patients and their families.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.43-50
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• 2004

One of the major advantages of microsurgical reconstruction for defects of the hand is that these techniques allow for selection of the most ideal tissue to reconstruct a particular defect, thus optimizing the functional and aesthetic outcome. The dorsalis pedis free flap is an excellent reconstructive tool for various hand reconstructions. It has a reliable vasculature with vessels that are relative large on a long pedicle. It provides thin pliable tissue and be innervated by deep peroneal nerve. Coupled with its thinness and pliability, it is ideal for innervated cover of critically sensitive area, especially such as the hand. Thus it can be used as a cutaneotendinous flap, or an osteocutaneous flap. Otherwise, the major criticism with this flap is related to its uncertain vascularity and the donor defect. It is the purpose of this paper to outline our technique of flap elevation and donor site closure and to indicate our current use of this flap in hand reconstruction. We have treated 10 cases (6 burn scar contracture cases, 4 acute hand trauma cases) of hand reconstruction from Dec. 3, 1997 to Mar. 4, 2004 using dorsalis pedis free flap. The key points for sucess in terms of a viable flap and acceptable donor site are the preservation of the critical dorsalis pedis-first dorsal metatarsal vascular axis and the creation of a viable bed for grafting. In addition, we substituted preserved superficial fat skin graft for split thickness skin graft and wet environment was offered for good graft take. Preserved superficial fat skin is defined as composite graft containing epidermis, dermis and superficial fat layer. With sufficient care in flap elevation and donor site closure, a good graft take of preserved superficial fat skin under wet environment can be achieved with no functional disability and minimal cosmetic deformity in donor site. This flap has proved itself to be a best choice for hand reconstruction.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.142-148
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• 2003

목적: 슬관절에 발생한 박리성 골연골염을 자가 골연골 이식술을 이용하여 치료한 후 치료 결과를 평가하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1990년 5월부터 2000년 5월까지 본원에서 자가 골연골 이식술을 사용하여 치료한 박리성 골연골염 환자 15명 19예 중 1 년 이상 추시가 가능하였던 13명 17예를 대상으로 하였다. 평균 연령은 23.4세 (20세$\~$32세)로, 전 예가 남자였으며, 평균 추시 기간은 24.2개월(12개월$\~$110개월)이었다 치료는 관절경적 방법 또는 관절 절개술을 이용하여 골연골 자가 이식 기구(OATS, Arthrex, USA)를 이용하였다 결과: 외상의 과거력이 전 예에서 존재하였으며, 명확한 주 외상력이 7예, 반복적인 경미한외상력이 10예였다. 병변의 위치는 대퇴 내과 11예 중, 확장된 전형적 위치가 9예, 하중앙부가 2예였으며, 대퇴 외과 6예는 모두 하중앙부에 위치하였다. 자기 공명 영상 분류상 II 등급은 1예, III 등급이 11예, IV등급이 5예였으며, 관절경적 분류상 III 등급이 12예, IV등급이 5예였다. 병변의 크기는 평균 3.19$cm^{2}$(1$cm^{2}$ $\~$ 8$cm^{2}$)이었다. 임상적으로 Aichroth의 기준에 의한 판정 결과는 우수 3예(18$\%$), 양호 11예 (65$\%$), 보통 2예 (12), 불량 1예 (5$\%$)로 83$\%$에서 양호 이상의 결과를 얻었다. 추시 자기 공명 영상 촬영 또는 관절경 검사상 이식된 관절면이 일치하고 만족할만한 연골 두께를 유지하며, 이식편의 침 강이나 이완 소견이 없음을 확인하였다. 결론: 자가 골연골 이식술의 치료 결과는 슬관절의 박리성 골연골염 중 병변의 크기가 크고($\geq$1$cm^{2}$),체중 부하 부위를 침범하는 병변, 및 불안정성 병변 (자기 공명 영상 또는 관절경 단계 $\geq$3)에 대하여 자가골연골 이식술의 치료를 고려해 볼 수 있음을 제시한다 그러나 자가 골연골 이식술의 임상적 인 유효성을 판정하기 위해서는 보다 장기적인 추시 관찰이 필요한 것으로 사료된다

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.157-163
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• 2019

목적: 정형외과 수술 후 환자의 섬망 발생 빈도 및 섬망에 미치는 영향 인자를 분석하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1년간 단일 상급 종합병원에서 정형외과 수술을 시행 받은 성인 환자 2,122예를 대상으로 하였다. 이들 중 정신건강의학과 협의 진료하에 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-V 진단 기준에 부합하며 섬망 관련 투약력이 확인된 환자 132예를 선별하였고 수술 원인 및 수술 부위에 따른 섬망 발생률의 차이와 입원 후 섬망 발생까지의 시간 및 지속 시간에 영향을 미치는 인자를 분석하였다. 결과: 전체 수술 환자 중 6.2% (132/2,122예)에서 섬망이 발생하였다. 섬망 환자군의 평균 나이는 77.4세(범위, 54-92세)로 비섬망 환자군의 평균 나이(58.1세)보다 많았고, 섬망 환자군의 여성 비율이 63.6% (84/132예)로 비섬망 환자군의 여성 비율(49.0%)보다 높았다. 외상에 의한 수술 후 9.3% (85/916예), 질환에 의한 수술 후 3.9% (47/1,206예)의 섬망 발생률을 보였다. 수술 부위별 섬망 증상의 발생률은 두 부위 이상 수술을 시행한 경우 29.2% (7/24예), 고관절 13.7% (72/526예), 척추 9.6% (14/146예), 슬관절 및 하퇴 3.5% (20/577예), 족부 및 족관절 2.5% (5/199예), 견주관절 2.4% (11/457예), 전완 및 수부 1.6% (3/189예)였다. 여성인 경우와 질환으로 수술하는 경우 입원 후 섬망이 빨리 발생하였고, 치매와 주요 우울 장애가 있는 경우 섬망 지속기간이 길게 나타났다. 결론: 외상으로 인해 수술한 경우, 두 부위 이상 수술을 받은 경우 섬망 발생 빈도가 높았고, 단일 부위에서 고관절, 척추, 슬관절 순서로 높았다. 본 연구를 통해 술 후 섬망 발생의 위험도를 예측하고 교정 가능한 인자에 대한 적극적 개입이 필요할 것으로 생각된다.