• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.265-270
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• 2005

A new Computer Integrated Surgical Robot system is composed of a surgical robot, a surgical planning system, and an optical tracking system. The system plays roles of an assisting surgeon and taking the place of surgeons for inserting a pedicle screw in spinal fusion. Compared to pure surgical navigation systems as well as conventional methods for spinal fusion, it is able to achieve better accuracy through compensating for the portending movement of the surgical target area. Furthermore, the robot can position and guide needles, drills, and other surgical instruments or conducts drilling/screwing directly. Preoperatively, the desired entry point, orientation, and depth of surgical tools for pedicle screw insertion are determined by the surgical planning system based on CT/MR images. Intra-operatively, position information on surgical instruments and targeted surgical areas is obtained from the navigation system. Two exemplary experiments employing the developed image-guided surgical robot system are conducted.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.141-149
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• 2019

목적: 단일 흉추 청소년기 특발성 척추 측만증의 수술적 치료로 척추경 나사못 고정술이 시행된 경우에 서로 다른 재질인 스테인레스강과 티타늄 합금 기기의 결과를 비교해 보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 척추경 나사못 고정술과 선택적 흉추 유합술을 이용하여 수술을 시행하고 최소 2년 이상 추시가 가능하였던 단일 흉추 청소년기 특발성 척추 측만증 환자 141명을 후향적으로 조사하였다. 주 흉추 만곡이 40°-75°인 환자를 대상으로 하였으며, 기기의 재질에 따라 스테인레스강 기기가 사용된 경우는 S군(90명)으로, 티타늄 합금 기기가 사용된 경우는 T군(51명)으로 나누었다. S군의 강봉 직경은 7.0 mm였고 T군의 강봉 직경은 6.35 mm나 6.0 mm였다. 수술 전, 수술 직후와 술 후 2년에 촬영한 기립성 전 척추 방사선 사진을 이용하여 방사선적 측정을 시행하였다. 술 전 관상면과 시상면상 만곡의 측정값에서 두 군 간에 유의한 차이는 없었다. 결과: S군에서 술 전 51.3°±8.4°의 주 흉추 만곡은 술 후 2년에 19.0°±7.6° (63.1% 교정)로 감소되었고, 술 전 32.3°±8.4°의 요추 만곡은 술 후 2년에 12.7°±8.2° (62.9% 교정)로 감소되었다. T군에서는 술 전 49.5°±8.4°의 주 흉추 만곡과 30.3°±8.9°의 요추 만곡은 술 후 2년에 각각 18.8°±7.4° (62.2% 교정)와 11.3°±5.4° (63.3% 교정)로 감소되었다. 관상면상 만곡의 교정은 두 군 간에 통계적으로 유의한 차이는 없었다(p>0.05). 흉추 후만은 S군에서 술 전 16.8°±8.5°에서 술 후 2년에 24.3°±6.1°로, T군에서는 19.6°±11.2°에서 26.6°±8.5°로 증가되었다. 유합 분절수, 사용된 척추경 나사못의 개수 및 술 후 2년의 흉추 후만, 요추 전만, 관상면과 시상면 균형에도 두 군 간에 유의한 차이는 없었다(p>0.05). 결론: 척추경 나사못 고정술을 이용한 단일 흉추 청소년기 특발성 척추 측만증 수술에서 스테인레스강과 티타늄 합금 기기와 강봉은 관상면과 시상면에서 의미 있는 차이 없이 비슷한 교정을 보였다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.129-133
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• 2010

Objective : The use of segmental instrumentation technique using pedicle screw has been increasingly popular in recent years owing to its biomechanical stability. Recently, intralaminar screws have been used as a potentially safer alternative to traditional fusion constructs involving fixation of C2 and the cervicothoracic junction including C7. However, to date, there have been few clinical series of C7 laminar screw fixation in the literature. Thus, the purpose of this study is to report our clinical experiences using C7 laminar screw and the early clinical outcome of this rather new fixation technique. Methods : Thirteen patients underwent C7 intralaminar fixation to treat lesions from trauma or degenerative disease. Seventeen intralaminar screws were placed at C7. The patients were assessed both clinically and radiographically with postoperative computed tomographic scans. Results : There was no violation of the screw into the spinal canal during the procedure and no neurological worsening or vascular injury from screw placement. The mean clinical and radiographic follow up was about 19 months, at which time there were no cases of screw pull-out, screw fracture or non-union. Complications included two cases of dorsal breech of intralaminar screw and one case of postoperative infection. Conclusion : Intralaminar screws can be potentially safe alternative technique for C7 fixation. Even though this technique cannot be used in the cases of C7 laminar fracture, large margin of safety and the ease of screw placement create a niche for this technique in the armamentarium of spine surgeons.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.289-292
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• 2014

A case of total spondyloptosis of the cervical spine at C6-7 level with cord compression is described in a 51-year-old male. Because the bodies of C6 and 7 were tightly locked together, cervical traction failed. Then the patient was operated on by a posterior approach. Posterior stabilization and fusion were performed by C4-5 lateral mass and C7-T1 pedicle screw fixation and rod instrumentation with bridging both C4-5's rods to the C7-T1's extended ones. After C6 total laminectomy and foraminotomy, the C6 body was returned to its proper position. Secondly, anterior stabilization and fusion were performed by C6-7 discectomy with a screw-plate system. A postoperative lateral plain radiograph showed good realignment. In this case, we report the clinical presentation and discuss the surgical modalities of C6-7 total spondyloptosis and the failed close reduction.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.343-349
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• 2012

Objective : Pedicle-based dynamic stabilization systems, in which semi-rigid rods or cords are used to restrict or control spinal segmental motion, aim to reduce or eliminate the drawbacks associated with rigid fusion. In this study, we analyzed the two-year clinical outcomes of patients treated with the NFlex (Synthes Spine, Inc.), a pedicle-based dynamic stabilization system. Methods : Five sites participated in a retrospective study of 72 consecutive patients who underwent NFlex stabilization. Of these 72 patients, 65 were available for 2-year follow-up. Patients were included based on the presence of degenerative disc disease (29 patients), degenerative spondylolisthesis (16 patients), lumbar stenosis (9 patients), adjacent segment degeneration (6 patients), and degenerative lumbar scoliosis (5 patients). The clinical outcome measures at each assessment were Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) to measure back pain, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) to measure functional status. Radiographic assessments included evidence of instrumentation failure or screw loosening. Results : Sixty-five patients (26 men and 39 women) with a mean age of 54.5 years were included. Mean follow-up was 25.6 months. The mean VAS score improved from 8.1 preoperatively to 3.8 postoperatively, representing a 53% improvement, and the ODI score from 44.5 to 21.8, representing a 51% improvement. Improvements in pain and disability scores were statistically significant. Three implant-related complications were observed. Conclusion : Posterior pedicle-based dynamic stabilization using the NFlex system seems effective in improving pain and functional scores, with sustained clinical improvement after two years. With appropriate patient selection, it may be considered an effective alternative to rigid fusion.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제58권6호
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• pp.534-538
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• 2015

Objective : To correct apical vertebral rotation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), direct vertebral derotation (DVD) or simple rod rotation (SRR) might be considered. The aim of the present study is to introduce the surgical experiences of AIS by a Korean neurosurgeon and to evaluate the effectiveness of SRR for apical vertebral rotation. Methods : A total of 9 patients (1 male and 8 females) underwent scoliosis surgery by a neurosurgeon of our hospital. The Lenke classifications of the patients were 1 of 1B, 2 of 1C, 1 of 2A, 1 of 2C, 3 of 5C and 1 of 6C. Surgery was done by manner of simple rod rotation on the concave side and in situ coronal bending. Coronal Cobb's angles, vertebral rotation angles and SRS-22 were measured on a plain standing X-ray and CT before and after surgery. Results : The mean follow up period was 25.7 months (range : 5-52). The mean number of screw positioning level was nine (6-12). The mean age was 16.4 years (range : 13-25) at surgery. The mean Risser grade was $3.7{\pm}0.9$. The apical vertebral rotation measured from the CT scans was $25.8{\pm}8.5^{\circ}$ vs. $9.3{\pm}6.7^{\circ}$ (p<0.001) and the Coronal Cobb's angle was $53.7{\pm}10.4^{\circ}$ vs. $15.4{\pm}6.5^{\circ}$ (p<0.001) preoperatively and postoperative, respectively. The SRS-22 improved from 71.9 preoperatively to 90.3 postoperatively. There were no complications related with the operations. Conclusion : SRR with pedicle screw instrumentation could be corrected successfully by axial rotation without complications. SRR might serve as a good option to correct AIS deformed curves of AIS.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.160-168
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• 2003

요추부 척추에 기구를 시술한 유한요소 복합체 모델을 이용하여 제 4-5 요추간판에 대한 해석을 수행한 결과, 근육의 작용을 케이블과 케이블 가이드로써 단순화 모사한 follower 하중에서 수직하중인 경우보다 높은 압축력을 나타내어 더욱 안정함을 보였고 불안정성의 원인이 되는 전단력과 굽힘모멘트의 발생은 미미하였다. 장분절 고정에 의한 인접 분절에 전단력이 증가됨을 실험적으로 보였는데, 이는 장분절 고정이 퇴행성 변화 촉진에 기여할 것으로 추정된다.

• International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.30-41
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• 2006

The goal of this work is to develop and test a robot-assisted surgery system for spinal fusion. The system is composed of a robot, a surgical planning system, and a navigation system. It plays the role of assisting surgeons for inserting a pedicle screw in the spinal fusion procedure. Compared to conventional methods for spinal fusion, the proposed surgical procedure ensures minimum invasion and better accuracy by using robot and image information. The robot plays the role of positioning and guiding needles, drills, and other surgical instruments or conducts automatic boring and screwing. Pre-operative CT images intra-operative fluoroscopic images are integrated to provide the surgeon with information for surgical planning. Some experiments employing the developed robotic surgery system are conducted. The experimental results confirm that the system is not only able to guide the surgical tools by accurately pointing and orienting the specified location, but also successfully compensate the movement of the patient due to respiration.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.71-76
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• 2004

척추 측만증 교정 시 유합 범위에 따른 수술 후 의 효과를 분석하기 위하여 King-Moe type II 형태의 척추 측만증 환자를 대상으로 이에 대한 수학적 유한 요소 모델을 개발하였다. 유한 요소 모델을 이용하여 척추경 나사못을 이용한 고정 및 강봉 감염술 형태의 수술모사를 수행하였으며, 유합 범위를 각기 달리하여 수술 시뮬레이션 후의 척추계의 변화 즉 Cobb 각도, 첨추체 축회전, 흉추 후만각 그리고 늑골고의 변화를 정량적으로 계산하였다. 해석 결과 강봉 감염술의 경우에서 보다 강봉을 척추경 나사못에 연결시키는 과정에서 훨씬 더 많은 Cobb각도의 변화를 얻을 수 있었다. 강봉 감염술 과정에서는 약간의 Cobb각도 감소를 유발시킬 수 있었으나 오히려 척추체 축회전과 늑골 돌출고의 증가를 나타내었다 아울러 강봉과 척추경 나사못의 체결 과정이 척추 후만각 유지에도 큰 역할을 하고 있음을 알 수 있었다. 유합 범위를 변곡 발생 추체의 위치 보다 한 단계씩 길게(T4-12) 하여 60o의 강봉 감염술을 시행하였을 경우 Cobb 각도를 두 배 감소시킬 수 있었으나 급격한 늑골고와 첨추체 축회전량의 증가가 유발되었다. 해석 결과 유합 범위는 만곡 흠추체에서 변곡이 발생되는 위치 보다 한 레벨씩 작게 선정하는 것이 최적의 유합 범위임을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제58권1호
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• pp.50-53
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• 2015

Objective : The purpose of this study was to evaluate radiographic/clinical outcomes of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients treated by a Korean neurosurgeon. Methods : Ten AIS patients were treated by a single neurosurgeon between January 2011 and September 2013 utilizing segmental instrumentation with pedicle screws. Basic demographic information, curve pattern by Lenke classification, number of levels treated, amount of correction achieved, radiographic/clinical outcomes [by Scolisis Resarch Society (SRS-22r) questionnaire] and complications were evaluated to determine the surgical results. Pulmonary function test was utilized to assess forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) before and after surgery. Results : The average percentage of correction of the major structural curve was 73.6% (ranged from 64% to 81.5%). Preoperative and final postoperative absolute FVC averaged 3.03 L and 3.76 L (0.73 L increase, p=0.046), and absolute FEV1 averaged 2.63 L and 3.49 L (0.86 L increase, p=0.021). Preoperative and final postoperative average self-image and function scores of SRS-22r were, $2.6{\pm}0.5$, $3.3{\pm}0.1$, $4.0{\pm}0.5$, and $4.6{\pm}0.0$, respectively. There was a significant improvement of the self-image and function scores of SRS-22r questionnaires before and after surgery (p<0.05). There was no case of neurological deficit, infection and revision for screw malposition. One patient underwent a fusion extension surgery for shoulder asymmetry. Conclusion : Radiographic/clinical outcomes of AIS patients treated by a Korean neurosurgeon were acceptable. Fundamental understanding of pediatric spinal deformity is essential for the practice of AIS surgery.