• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.265-271
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• 2021

Four patients with shoulder problems that were traumatic in etiology presented to us with delays in seeking care ranging from 6 to 12 weeks due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown. The care of three cases (a 3-month-old neglected anterior shoulder dislocation with a greater tuberosity fracture in a 30-year old man, a 3-month-old neglected anterior shoulder dislocation in a 17-year old boy, and a 2-month-old neglected greater tuberosity fracture in a 31-year old man) was delayed due to the lockdown and the ensuing travel restrictions, while that of one case (a 6-week-old fracture-dislocation of the proximal humerus in a 55-year-old woman) was delayed because the patient was undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at the time of injury. This report intends to present the exceptional circumstances around these cases. The unique treatment challenges and their outcomes are also described to advise the surgeons of the nuances and difficulties in treating these injuries.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.272-278
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• 2021

Anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) has been used widely in treatment of glenohumeral osteoarthritis and provides excellent pain relief and functional results. Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) was created to treat the complex problem of rotator cuff tear arthropathy. RSA also has been performed for glenohumeral osteoarthritis even in cases where the rotator cuff is preserved and has shown good results comparable with TSA. The indications for RSA are expanding to include tumors of the proximal humerus, revision of hemiarthroplasty to RSA, and revision of failed TSA to RSA. The purposes of this article were to describe comprehensively the conditions under which RSA should be considered in glenohumeral osteoarthritis, to explain its theoretical background, and to review the literature.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.57-65
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• 2007

목적: 관절경하에서 봉합 나사못을 이용하거나 또는 도관나사못을 동반 사용하여 상완골 대결절 골절편을 고정하며 동시에 동반된 병변을 치료하여 임상적 결과를 분석하고 그 유용성을 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2004년 4월부터 2006년 4월까지 전위 골절, 복잡 골절, 회전 근개 파열, 견관절 구축이 나 관절 순 손상을 동반한 미세 전위된 상완골 대결절 골절 중에서 관절경하에서 봉합 나사못을 이용하거나 또는 도관나사못을 동반 사용하여 정복 및 고정을 시행한 총 7예를 대상으로 후향적으로 분석하였다. 6개월 이상 추시된 환자의 최종 운동 각도 및 ASES 및 UCLA score를 이용하여 술후 임상적 결과를 분석하였다. 결과: 임상적 결과로 평근 ASES 및 UCLA score는 술후 최종 추시 시 93.6점과 31.5점로 향상되었으며 술후 최종 추시시 평균 운동 범위는 전방거상 154.3도, 측방거상 145.8도, 외회전 32.6도, 내회전 제 1 요추 수준으로 향상되었다. 결론: 상완골 대결절 골절에서 전위된 골절이거나, 골절편이 작거나 여러개일 경우, 또는 회전근 개 파열, 견관절 구축이나 반카르트 병변등의 동반질환들이 있는 경우에는 관절경하에서 동반 병변 치료와 함께 봉합 나사못을 이용하거나 또는 도관나사 못을 동반 사용하여 대결절 골절을 고정하는 방법은 유용한 치료방법중의 하나로 생각된다.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제56권6호
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• pp.498-503
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• 2021

목적: 컴퓨터 단층 촬영 영상을 이용하여 한국인에서 상완골 근위부 골절 치료에 적용되는 직선형 전향적 상완골 골수 내 금속정의 이상적 삽입점 위치를 알아보고 해부학적 적합성을 분석하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2014년 5월부터 2016년 10월까지 견관절 외상으로 컴퓨터 단층 촬영을 시행한 환자 중 건측 견관절을 동시에 촬영한 한국인 74예를 대상으로 하였으며, 평균 나이는 64.5세(범위, 22-95세)였다. 영상의학적 평가는 건측 근위 상완골의 컴퓨터 단층 촬영 영상을 이용하여 다면 재구성(multiplanar reconstruction) 기법을 이용하였다. 직선형 골수정의 이상적 삽입점은 상완골 골수강 내 중심축과 상완골두가 만나는 점으로 선정하였으며 삽입점과 국소 해부학적 위치와의 거리를 측정하였다. 삽입점에서 극상건 부착부의 가장 내측까지의 관상면상 거리를 임계거리(critical distance)로 정의하고 이를 이용하여 삽입점과 회전근개 부착부와의 근접성을 평가하였다. 회전근개의 손상을 피하고 충분한 고정력을 얻기 위한 임계거리는 Euler 등이 제시한 대로 8mm 이상 확보 되어야 하며, 8 mm 미만인 경우를 위험형(critical type)으로 정의하였다. 임계거리와 성별, 나이, 키, 몸무게, 신체용적지수(body mass index)와의 통계적 유의성을 확인하였다. 결과: 이 연구에서 이상적인 삽입점의 위치는 이두구 외측연에서 시상면상 거리인 전후 거리는 평균 11.5 mm (범위, 4.0-16.6), 대결절의 가장 외측연에서 관상면상 거리인 내외 거리는 평균 20.5 mm (범위, 16.3-27.4)였다. 이상적 삽입점에서 극상건 부착부의 가장 내측까지의 관상면상 거리인 임계거리는 평균 8.0 mm (범위, 4.1-16.6)이며, 임계거리가 8 mm 미만인 위험형(critical type)ㅏ이은 74예 중 41예(55.4%)였다. 결론: 한국인에서 직선형 전향적 상완골 골수 내 금속정의 사용시, 상완 이두구의 외측연에서 후방으로 11.5 mm, 대결절 외측연에서 내측으로 20.5 mm 지점이 평균적인 이상적 삽입점의 위치였다. 하지만 55.4%의 경우에서 이상적 삽입점의 위치로 삽입할 경우 회전근개의 손상을 줄 수 있는 위험형(critical type)이였으므로, 술 전 치료방법의 선택 과정에서 환자 개개인의 해부학적 특성을 충분히 고려하여야 한다.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.505-512
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• 2018

목적: 상완골 근위부 절제 후 다양한 재건술이 시도되었으나 역 견관절 전치환술의 도입으로 기능적 결과의 향상이 있었다. 그러나 광범위한 골결손을 동반한 경우에도 이 방법을 적용할 수 있는지와 비수술적 치료 실패 후 지연 재건하면 기능회복의 정도가 어떤지에 대해서는 불확실하다. 대상 및 방법: 상완골 근위부 재건술 후 실패한 11예는 중첩 동종골과 역 견관절 전치환술의 조합술을, 비수술적 치료가 실패한 6예는 지연 역 견관절 전치환술을 시행하였다. 수술 전, 후 기능적 결과를 비교하였으며 합병증을 기술하였다. 결과: 역 견관절 전치환술과 동종골 조합술로 일차 수술이 실패한 11예 전부에서 안정된 재건술이 가능하였으며 수술 전 주 증상도 해소되었다. 골 접합부 평균 골유합 기간은 5.5개월이었다. 수술 전, 후 근골격계 기능 점수는 평균 20.3점에서 25.7점으로 증가하였다. 일차 수술 후 4년 이내에 역 견관절 전치환술로 치환한 6예 중 4예에서 $90^{\circ}$ 이상의 상지 거상이 가능하였으며, 일차 수술 후 4년 이후에 수술한 5예는 견관절의 안정성은 얻었으나 전부 $90^{\circ}$ 이상 거상이 불가능하였다. 합병증은 관절탈구와 무균성 감염이 각각 1예로 폴리에틸렌 교체와 반흔 조직 절제술로 치료하였다. 비수술적 치료 실패로 지연 역 견관절 전치환술을 한 6예에서 기능평가 점수는 향상되었으나 전 예에서 상지의 $90^{\circ}$ 이상 거상은 불가능하였다. 결론: 중첩 동종골과 역 견관절 전치환술의 조합술은 대량의 상완골 골결손이 발생한 환자에서 간단하고 합병증이 적은 골질 회복방법으로 생각된다. 진단 시 근위 상완골 전 절제가 필요한 전이성 골종양 환자는 조기에 역 견관절 전치환술을 하는 것이 기능유지에 도움이 될 것으로 생각된다.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.139-146
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• 2000

The aim of this study was to assess whether the functional regeneration of a lyophilized autografted cartilage could be improved by implanting a vascularized muscle flap into the medullary canal of autografted proximal humerus. A hemijoint reconstruction using a lyophilized osteochondral autograft in proximal humerus was done in 4 rabbits for control, and combined with an vascularized intramedullary muscle flap in another 4 rabbits for the experimental group. Graft healing and the repair process of osteochondral graft were followed by serial radiographs and histologic changes for 9 weeks after experiments. Each two rabbits in control and in experimental group on 5th and 9th week after implantation of hemijoint were sacrified. The results were as follows: 1. All of control and experimental froups on 5th week united solidly on osteotomized site radiologically, but their articular cartilages were destroyed more seriously in the control than that in experimental group with muscle flap on 5th and 9th week after experiment... 2. Histochemically, the cartilage surface are completely destroyed and revealed with severe osteoarthritic changes on all cartilage layers in control, but cartilaginous erosions are mild to moderate and their arthritic changes are also mild with somewhat regeneration of chondrocytes on deep layers more prominetly on 9th week of the experimental group. 3. The amount of collagen and protenized matrix which was determined by Masson-Trichrome stain was markedly decreased that means the weakness of bony strength and low osteogenic potential in lyophilized cartilage. These results suggest that an intramedullary vascularized muscle flap can improve the functional results of lyophilized osteochondral autograft by providing both increased vascularity and populations of mesenchymal cells to initiate new bone formation on osteotomized site as well as the regeneration of deep layers in articular cartilage. In clinical relevances, this lyophilized hemijoint autograft combined with an intramedullary vascularized muscle pedicle graft might be used very effectively for the treatment of malignant long bone tumors to preserve the joint functions, all or partly, and so to replace it with the artificial joint after tumor excision and hemijoint autograft.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.163-169
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• 2013

Purpose: This study was conducted to confirm the anatomic conformity of the new periarticular locking plates designed by Zimmer on Korean adult bones and to identify the structures at risk during the application of these implants. Methods: The study was performed on the humerus, radius, and tibia of 10 adult cadavers(6 males and 4 females) procured from the cadaveric lab of our hospital. Anteroposterior (AP) and lateral X-rays were taken to confirm that the cadavers were free of any unusual lesions or anatomic variations. We used the 3.5-mm proximal humerus plate, 2.7-mm distal radius plate, 3.5- and 5.0-mm proximal tibia plates, and 3.5-mm distal tibia plate developed by Zimmer, Inc. (Zimmer periarticular locking plate). The longest plate from each group was used to confirm anatomical conformity. Standard approaches were used for each area, and soft tissue was retracted in order to pass the plate beneath the muscle. The position of the plate was confirmed using standard AP and lateral view X-rays. After this procedure had been completed, the region was dissected along the length of the implant to determine the conformity of the implant to bone and the penetrations of screws into the articular surface or violations of any vital structures, such as nerves, blood vessels, or tendons. Results: Excellent anatomical conformity was observed with Zimmer periarticular locking plates for Korean adults. The tibial nerve and the posterior tibial artery were found to be structures at risk when applying a distal tibial plate. Conclusion: Additional posterolateral fixation is recommended when dealing with cases of tibial plateau fracture when the fracture line extends to the posterolateral cortex. We recommend taking proper views using 10~15 degrees of internal rotation to ensure correct screw length and, thus, avoid penetration of vital structures and tendons.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.60-64
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• 2005

체중 23kg, 나이 6세된 수캐 잡종 사냥개가 왼쪽 주관절에 총상을 입어 전북대학교 수의과대학 동물병원에 내원하였다. 방사선 사진에서 요골 척골 근위부에 복잡골절과 주관절 돌기 후방에 금속성 탄환이 발견되었다. 첫 번째 외과처치는 탄환을 제거하고 bone plate, bone screw, K-wire등을 이용하여 정복 고정하였으나 실패하였다. 두 번째 시도는 주관철 고정술과 13번째 늑골로부터 얻은 자가골을 이용하여 결손부를 충진 하였다. 결과가 만족스럽지 못하여 자가골 재이식과 3번째 수술을 실시하여 주관절의 안정된 고정상태를 유지 할 수 있었다. 60주가 지난 현재 평상시 활동에는 커다란 문제점이 없지만 속보 혹은 뛰는 경우 관절 고정술을 실시한 다리를 들고 세 다리만 사용하는 아쉬움이 있다.

• 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.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 1997

Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bony malignancy and its survivorship has been progressed markedly through refined chemotherapy and surgery. But still there are many non-responders and analysis of prognostic factors may be helpful for them. Two hundred and sixty-six patients were enlisted between Mar, 1985 and Sep. 1994. Among them our inclusion criteria were: 1)primary, nonmetastatic classical osteosarcoma 2)extremity in location 3)no prior treatment at other institute and completed neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgery according to our protocol. One hundred and eleven cases were eligible. Analyzed factors were:age, sex, location, tumor size, and pathologic response. Statistical methods were log-rank test for univariate and Cox's test for multivariate analysis. Male to female ratio was 69:42 with an average age of 17.2 years. Locations of tumor were distal femur 59, proximal tibia 29, and proximal humerus 8. Tumor size were measured by its maximal diameter and 48 cases were above 10cm and 47 cases were below 10cm. For pathologic response, 57 cases showed more than 90% and 54 cases were less than that. Limb salvage procedure was 101 cases and amputation was 10 cases and their local recurrence rate were 3.6%. Average follow-up period was 24(9-78.2) months and their final status was CDF 86, AWD 8, NED 5, and DOD 12 cases. In univariate study: type of operation(p=0.005), tumor size(p=0.005), and pathologic response(p=0.02) were significant variables. Pathologic response(p=0.03) and type of operation(p=0.01) were meaningful prognostic factors on multivariate analysis. But the latter result was interpreted as a bias, so pathologic response remained as a sole meaningful prognostic factor. More aggressive chemotherapy will be needed to improve the survival.