• Composites Research
• /
• 제25권4호
• /
• pp.98-104
• /
• 2012

본 논문에서는 척추체 간 유합용 케이지의 응력방패현상을 감소시키기 위하여 강성 차이에 대한 연구를 수행하였다. 최근 의료 임플란트 분야에서는 탄소섬유강화 폴리머를 이용하여 좋은 결과를 보여 왔다. 그러나 생체 역학적으로 이 재료에 대하여 요추체의 안정성과 골 이식재가 받는 응력에 관련한 연구는 없었다. 따라서 이전에 유효화한 요추체 (L2-L5) 비선형 유한 요소 모델을 이용하여 L4-L5 분절의 케이지의 강성 차이에 따른 효과를 알아보기 위하여 탄소섬유강화 폴리머와 티타늄 케이지를 이용한 후방 요추체 유합 모델을 만들었다. 자가골 보다 강성이 작은 탄소 섬유강화폴리머 케이지는 인접 분절의 하종판에 응력이 적게 걸리며, 골 이식재에 응력은 증가시켰다. 위의 결과로 탄소섬유강화 폴리머 케이지는 응력 방패 현상을 감소시킬 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 골 유합률을 증가시킬 수 있다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
• /
• 제34권12호
• /
• pp.895-900
• /
• 2001

배경 : 심폐바이패스를 하지 않고 심장박동 상태에서 시행하는 관상동맥 우회술(Off-pump Coranary Artery Bypns, OPCAB)은 심장 뒤쪽에 위치한 혈관 문합을 위해서 심첨부를 앞쪽으로 들어 올리는 등 심장의 위치를 변화시켰을 때, 심박출량 감소, 체동맥 혈압 감소, 국소적인 심근 허혈을 심화시켜 심장 기능이 떨어지게 되며 이런 변화는 고위험군 환자에서 심장 뒤쪽에 위치한 혈관문합을 어렵게 한다. 본 연구에서는 고위험군 환자에서 심폐바이패스 없이 시행하는 관상동맥 우회술시 수술 전 대동맥내 풍선펌프 사용의 안전성과 효율성을 밝히고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1998년 1월부터 2001년 4월까지 서울대학교 의과대학 흉부외과학 교실에서 시행한 OPCAB 300례 중 심장 뒤쪽 혈관의 문합이 필요하였던 189례를 대상으로 하였다. 189명 중 수술 전, 중 대동맥내 풍선펌프 삽입을 시행 받았던 환자 74례(I군, 64례는 수술 전 삽입, 10례는 수술 중 삽입)와 시행 받지 않았던 환자 115 례(II군) 의 임상 결과를 비교하였다. 술 전 대동맥내 풍선펌프 삽입의 적응증으로 심한 좌주 관상동맥 질환( 75% 폐색)이 39례, 지속적인 정맥 내 니트로글리세린과 헤파린의 주입같은 내과적 치료에 반응하지 않는 협심증이 40례, 심박출률이 35% 미만인 좌심실 기능부전이 14례, 최근 4주이내에 급성 심근경색이 있었던 심근 경색후 협심증이7례, 불안정형 협심증이 56례 등이 있었다. 결과 : 평균 원위부 문합수는 I 군이 3.5 0.9, II 군이 3.4 0.9 로 두 군 간에 차이는 없었다. I군에서는 수술 사망은 1명, II 군에서는 2명 있었다. 두 환자군 사이에서 인공호흡기 사용기간, 입원기간 등에 통계적인 차이는 없었으나 중환자실 체류기간은 I 군에서 통계적으로 유의하게 길었다. 두 환자군 사이에서 술 후 부정맥, 수술 중, 후 심근경색, 술 후 급성 신부전 등의 합병증의 발생에는 차이가 없었다. 술 후 대동맥내 풍선펌프를 사용한 시간은 평균 6.7$\pm$9.5 이었으며 대동맥내 풍선펌프와 연관된 합병증은 1명에서 발생하였다. 결론 : 저위험군 환자의 수술 성적과 비교를 통하여 술 전 대동맥내 풍선펌프를 삽입한 고위험군 환자에서 수술결과에 유의한 차이가 없음을 증명하였고 고위험군 환자에서 대동맥내 풍선펌프의 사용은 심장 뒤쪽 혈관 문합을 포함한 OPCAB을 가능케 함을 밝혔다.

• 한국운동역학회지
• /
• 제21권3호
• /
• pp.309-315
• /
• 2011

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of asymmetric muscle force in lower extremity on dynamic balance during walking. Sixteen elementary students(age: 12.3${\pm}$0.7 yrs, height: 149.4${\pm}$9.7 cm, weight 40.6${\pm}$7.8 kg) who have no musculoskeletal disorder were recruited as the subjects. Temporal parameters, M-L inclination angle of XCoM-CoP, M-L and A-P CoP, loading rate, and decay rate were determined for each trial. For each dependent variable, a independent-sample t-test was performed to test if significant difference existed between each conditions(p<.05). The displacement of antero-posterior COP during RTO-LHC1 in SG was siginificantly smaller than corresponding value in AG. In contrast, the displacement of medio-lateral COP during RTO-LHC1 in SG was greater than those of AG. It seems that imbalance of muscle force may result in increasing the medio-lateral stance in order to minimize the instability. We found that the asymmetric muscle force in the lower extremity may be a reason for the awkward control of impact force.

• 대한관절경학회지
• /
• 제5권1호
• /
• pp.41-44
• /
• 2001

정복되지 않는 슬관절 탈구 중 내측 광근에 의한 단추구멍 손상에 의한 경우는 매우 드문 경우로 이에 대한 신속한 정복이 지연된 슬관절 탈구로 발생할 수 있는 합병증을 줄일 수 있다. 저자들은 슬부의 후외방 전위와 대퇴골 내과의 돌출을 보이는 환자를 자기 공명 영상으로 진단하고 이에 대해 관절 절개술을 이용하여 정복술 및 양측 십자인대 복원술로 치료한 환자를 경험하였다. 술후 10개월에 환자는 경도의 후방 불안정이 있었으나 관절의 운동 범위는 정상으로 회복되었다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
• /
• 제29권11호
• /
• pp.1461-1468
• /
• 2000

Objective : The aim of this study is to evaluate clinical outcome of anterior screw fixation for type II odontoid fractures for the prliematim of atlanatoaxial mobility. Methods : Between 1995 and 1999, we treated 15 cases of type II odontoid fractures by anterior screw fixation among 44 cases of odontoid fractures. Thece included 14 males and 1 female aged from 23 to 63 years, with a mean age of 39.7 years. The causes of trauma were traffic accident in 13 cases, slip down in 1 and fall down in 1. The fracture type was type II-P in 7 cases, type II-A in 3, type II-N in 2 and type II-A and P in 3. The fracture line was oblique downward and backward in 6 cases, oblique downward and forward in 3 and horizontally in 6. The range of follow up was 4 to 47 months(mean 26.5 months). Results : Adequate reduction and fixation were obtained in 12 cases. Three cases in which fracture type and line were type II-A and oblique downward forward were failed, so posterior transarticular screw fixation was performed. All except 3 failed cases had adequate cervical movement and stability. There were no operative mortality nor morbidity. Conclusion : Anterior screw fixation provides the best anatomical and functional results for type II odontoid fracture with intact transverse ligament when fracture line is horizontal or oblique downward and backward. But it is limited when fracture line is oblique downward and forward.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
• /
• 제46권5호
• /
• pp.431-436
• /
• 2009

Objective : This study examines whether functional motion is present at one or more years after Bioflex System placement. BioFlex System is a flexible rod system which has been used to preserve motion at the area of implantation. There has not been a scientific study showing how much motion is preserved after implantation. Methods : A total of 12 consecutive patients underwent posterior dynamic stabilization using the BioFlex System. Six patients were treated using a L3-4-5 construct and other six patients using a L4-5-S1 construct. Follow-up ranged from 12 to 33 months and standing neutral lateral, extension, flexion and posteroanterior (PA) radiographs were obtained at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months and at more than 12 months postoperatively. Range of motion (ROM), whole lumbar lordosis, and ROMs of motion segments from L2 to S1 were determined. Results : Patients with a L3-4-5 construct demonstrated a decrease in mean ROM for whole lumbar decreased from 40.08 to 30.77. Mean ROM for L3-4 (6.12 to 2.20) and L4-5 (6.55 to 1.67) also decreased after one year. Patients with a L4-5-S1 construct demonstrated L4-5 (8.75 to 2.70) and L5-S1 (9.97 to 3.25) decrease of mean ROM at one year postoperatively. Lumbar lordosis was preservep at both L3-4-5 and L4-5-S1 constructs. Clinical results showed significant improvements in both study groups. Conclusion : The present study provides preliminary information regarding the BioFlex motion preservation system. We conclude that the BioFlex System preserves functional motion to some degree at instrumented levels. However, although total lumbar lordosis was preserved, ROMs at implantation segments were lower than preoperative values.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
• /
• 제56권2호
• /
• pp.114-120
• /
• 2014

Objective : At present, gold-standard technique of cervical cord decompression is surgical decompression and fusion. But, many complications related cervical fusion have been reported. We adopted an extended anterior cervical foraminotomy (EACF) technique to decompress the anterolateral portion of cervical cord and report clinical results and effectiveness of this procedure. Methods : Fifty-three patients were operated consecutively using EACF from 2008 to 2013. All of them were operated by a single surgeon via the unilateral approach. Twenty-two patients who exhibited radicular and/or myelopathic symptoms were enrolled in this study. All of them showed cervical cord compression in their preoperative magnetic resonance scan images. Results : In surgical outcomes, 14 patients (64%) were classified as excellent and six (27%), as good. The mean difference of cervical cord anterior-posterior diameter after surgery was 0.92 mm (p<0.01) and transverse area was $9.77mm^2$ (p<0.01). The dynamic radiological study showed that the average post-operative translation (retrolisthesis) was 0.36 mm and the disc height loss at the operated level was 0.81 mm. The change in the Cobb angle decreased to 3.46, and showed slight kyphosis. The average vertebral body resection rate was 11.47%. No procedure-related complications occurred. Only one patient who had two-level decompression needed anterior fusion at one level as a secondary surgery due to postoperative instability. Conclusions : Cervical cord decompression was successfully performed using EACF technique. This procedure will be an alternative surgical option for treating cord compressing lesions. Long-term follow-up and a further study in larger series will be needed.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
• /
• 제42권3호
• /
• pp.168-172
• /
• 2007

Objective : Hirabayashi's open-door laminoplasty is a good procedure to use to treat patients with myelopathy of the cervical spine; however, the authors have experienced problems in maintaining an open-window in cervical spines after the surgery. The authors developed a modified method of the expanded open-door laminoplasty and compared the radiological and clinical results with those of the classical method. Methods : In the modified method, wiring fixation with lateral mass screws on the contra lateral-side instead of fixing the paraspinal muscle or facet joint, as in the classical methods, was used in the open window of the cervical spine. Fifteen patients with cervical myelopathy were treated using the classical method and 12 patients were treated using the modified method. Preoperative and postoperative clinical conditions were assessed according to the Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score. The radiological results were compared with the preoperative and postoperative computed tomography (CT) findings. Results : In both methods, the clinical results revealed a significant improvement in neurological function (p<0.001). Image analysis revealed that the cervical canals were continuously expanded in patients treated using the modified methods. However, authors have observed restenosis during the follow-up periods in 4 patients treated using the original method. Progression to deformity and spinal instability were not observed in any of the patients in the radiological results. Conclusion : Although analysis with a larger population and a longer follow-up period needs to be undertaken, our modified open-door laminoplasty has shown an advantage in better maintaining an open window in comparison with the Hirabayashi's open-door laminoplasty.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
• /
• 제60권6호
• /
• pp.738-748
• /
• 2017

Objective : We present our experience of microvascular decompression (MVD) for glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN) and evaluate the postoperative outcomes in accordance with four different operative techniques during MVD. Methods : In total, 30 patients with intractable primary typical GPN who underwent MVD without rhizotomy and were followed for more than 2 years were included in the analysis. Each MVD was performed using one of four different surgical techniques : interposition of Teflon pieces, transposition of offending vessels using Teflon pieces, transposition of offending vessels using a fibrin-glue-coated Teflon sling, and removal of offending veins. Results : The posterior inferior cerebellar artery was responsible for neurovascular compression in 27 of 30 (90%) patients, either by itself or in combination with other vessels. The location of compression on the glossopharyngeal nerve varied; the root entry zone (REZ) only (63.3%) was most common, followed by both the REZ and distal portion (26.7%) and the distal portion alone (10.0%). In terms of detailed surgical techniques during MVD, the offending vessels were transposed in 24 (80%) patients, either using additional insulation, offered by Teflon pieces (15 patients), or using a fibrin glue-coated Teflon sling (9 patients). Simple insertion of Teflon pieces and removal of a small vein were also performed in five and one patient, respectively. During the 2 years following MVD, 29 of 30 (96.7%) patients were asymptomatic or experienced only occasional pain that did not require medication. Temporary hemodynamic instability occurred in two patients during MVD, and seven patients experienced transient postoperative complications. Neither persistent morbidity nor mortality was reported. Conclusion : This study demonstrates that MVD without rhizotomy is a safe and effective treatment option for GPN.

• 대한관절경학회지
• /
• 제7권1호
• /
• pp.92-95
• /
• 2003

34세 남자 환자로 등산중 실족으로 발생한 전방십자인대의 완전파열로 자가 슬괵건을 이용한 경핀 고정법으로 전방십자인대 재건술을 시행하였다. 술후 경과는 양호하였으나 술후 3개월째 굴신 신전 운동 시 슬부 후측면의 동통과 지속적인 관절내 부종 소견을 보였으며 수차례의 관절천자와 약물투여에도 반응이 없었다. 컴퓨터 단층 촬영 상후방 피질 골의 천공이 관찰되어 술후 6개월째 이차관절내시경 수술을 시행하였다. 내시경 소견상 경핀고정물의 전방부 1/3에 일치되는 투명한 이물질과 대퇴경골관절면의 연골의 손상이 관찰되었으며 이물 제거 후 증세는 호전되었다. 경핀 터널의 잘못된 위치가 실패의 원인이라고 생각되었으며 경핀고정법을 이용한 전방십자인대 재건술시, 슬관절 과굴곡 상태에서 예각의 대퇴 터널을 만들어 후방 피질 골을 두껍게 남기고, 핀 홀을 만들 때 경핀가이드를 횡상과축보다 $10\~20$도 외회전시켜야 대퇴골 후방피질골의 천공을 방지할 수 있어 조기 실패를 예방할 수 있다고 생각된다.