• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.250-255
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• 2010

Purpose: Pincer nail is a relatively rare deformity characterized by an increase in transverse curvature along the longitudinal axis of the nail. This curvature commonly increases from proximal to distal end of nail, leading to pinching, curling, and distortion of the underlying soft tissue and resulting frequently in severe pain. Numerous surgical procedures have been reported. Preserving the width of the nail in the correction of the pincer nail is very important for functional and aesthetic reasons. We report the results of the correction of the pincer nail using autogenous dermofat graft with a good result. Methods: From May 2006 to September 2008, dermofat graft was performed in 6 patients with pincer nail. Patients were four women and two men, and the average age was 51. The affected digits were the unilateral great toes in four patients and the unilateral thumbs in two patients. Average follow-up period was 13 months. Surgical procedure was removal of nail using an elevator to avoid damage to the nail bed. An incision was created in distal portion of hyponychium. Paronychium was dissected from distal phalanx by periosteal elevator through incision of hyponychium and tunnel was made. Then dermofat grafts harvested from inguinal area were inserted into the tunnel. Finally, a silicone sheet was inserted eponychial fold for prevention of synechia. Objective assessment was evaluated by use of the width index and height index. Results: All patients reported resolution of the pain and soft tissue pinching sensation that they had before the operation. There was good adherence between the nail plate and the underlying nail bed. The nails have regrown and were corrected in a normal and flattened appearance. The width index and height index were improved. Conclusion: The autogenous dermofat graft seems to provide an effective treatment of the pincer nail with preservation of the nail matrix.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.14-19
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• 2008

Purpose: We tried to understand the effects of the derotational closing wedge Akin osteotomy during the operation for the hallux valgus with pronation of great toe. Materials and Methods: Eighty five patients who had undergone Akin osteotomy among the eighty seven patients who had been treated with Scarf osteotomy with hallux valgus were included in this study. Derotational supination was added on the medial closing wedge Akin osteotomy at the base of proximal phalanx and it was secured with K-wire, headless screw or staple. We measured and analyzed pre- and post-operative hallux primus valgus angle and hallux pronational rotatory angle. Results: The hallux primus valgus angle improved an average of $14{\pm}2.98$ degrees to $-1{\pm}1.68$ degrees with the hallux pronational rotatory angle respectively from $24.8{\pm}7.64$ degrees to $4.7{\pm}4.22$ degrees. Conclusions: After the metatarsal osteotomy for the treatment of the hallux valgus with the pronation of great toe, derotational closing wedge Akin osteotomy can give us a belief that it can correct the hallux primus valgus angle and hallux pronational rotatory angle also and it can be a helpful method for minimizing the recurrence rate of the hallux valgus deformity.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.12-18
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• 1999

Eleven patients with calcaneal fracture had 2 acute compartment syndrome of the feet and 9 late complication of the compartment syndrome of the feet. An interstitial pressure of more than 30 mmHg in either the central or interosseous compartment was considered pathologic and was treated by fasciotomy performed medially. Rigid claw toe deformity was treated by excision of the head and neck of the proximal phalanx, dorsal capsular release of the metatarsophalangeal joint, and lengthening of the extensor tendon. Patients were evaluated at a mean of 35 months(range, 21 - 44 months) after operation, and the examination was directed specifically toward symptoms and signs of myoneural ischemia, and walking pain. At follow -up, 2 patients with acute compartment syndrome of the foot had no evidence of myoneural ischemla, 9 patients with claw toe deformity had no pain with walking. Based on our clinical observations, we concluded that compartment syndrome of the foot may occur after the calcaneal fracture and fasciotomy is effective treatment for the prevention of the long term sequelae of this debilitating condition.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.134-139
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• 2008

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiological and clinical results of modified scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus with lesser metatarsalgia. Materials and Methods: Total 19 patients (24 feet) were reviewed by medical records and radiographs. All patients were female and the mean age at the time of operation was 46.4 years. The mean follow-up time was 14.8 months. We modified original scarf osteotomy by adding the procedure of closing wedge osteotomy at the medial side of distal fragment for achieving of the supination of the first metatarsal head. Additionally, Akin osteotomy of the first proximal phalanx was done in 16 patients (20 feet) and no lesser metatarsal operation was done. First-second intermetatarsal, hallux valgus and distal metatarsal articular angles were analyzed radiologically before and after the operation. And 3-dimensional CT was used to evaluate the supination of the first metatarsal head. Clinical results were assessed by American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and persistence of lesser metatarsalgia. Results: First-second intermetatarsal and hallux valgus angles were reduced from the mean pre-operative values of $14.2^{\circ}$ and $32.5^{\circ}$ to $8^{\circ}$ and $12.5^{\circ}$, respectively, 12 months after the operation. And the supination of the first metatarsal head was confirmed by 3-dimensional CT. The mean AOFAS score improved from 41.4 points pre-operatively to 87.2 points at follow-up. Lesser metatarsalgia still remained in 2 patients (2 feet). Conclusion: Modified scarf osteotomy would be an effective surgical procedure, especially, for achieving downward displacement and supination of the first metatarsal head in hallux valgus with lesser metatarsalgia.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.235-240
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• 2012

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the radiographic and clinical results of short scarf osteotomy that has minimized longitudinal cut for moderate hallux valgus. Materials and Methods: Total 12 patients (12 feet) were reviewed by medical records and radiographs. All patients were female and the mean age at the time of operation was 41.5 years. The mean followup time was 21.2 months. We modified original scarf osteotomy by shortening the longitudinal cut to 15~20 mm in length. Additionally, Akin osteotomy of the first proximal phalanx was done in 7 feet and Weil osteotomy of the second metatarsal was done in 4 feet. First-second intermetatarsal and hallux valgus angles were analyzed radiographically before and after the operation. And the clinical result was assessed by AOFAS (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) hallux score. Results: First-second intermetatarsal and hallux valgus angles were reduced from the mean preoperative values of $14.6^{\circ}$ and $32.8^{\circ}$ to $6.5^{\circ}$ and $11.2^{\circ}$, respectively. The mean AOFAS hallux score was increased from 52.4 points preoperatively to 88.2 points at followup. Three complications were found: metatarsal fracture during the operation, painful scar around second metatarsal head after Weil osteotomy and postoperative neuralgia. There was no transfer metatarsalgia or recurrence of hallux valgus during followup. Conclusion: Short scarf osteotomy would be an effective surgical procedure for moderate hallux valgus with the benefits of minimized soft tissue dissection and stable fixation.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.197-209
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• 1985

To investigate the relationship between the pubertal spurt in body height and bone maturity of the hand-and-wrist in normal occlusion, the author X-rayed the hand-and-wrists of 1,141 students (male 614, female 527) and assessed their bone maturity. In this study, eleven skeletal stages were selected. The bones used to determine skeletal maturity were the ulnar sesamoid of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the first finger, the epiphyses of the proximal, middle, distal phalanges of the third finger, and middle phalanx of the fifth finger, and distal epiphysis of the radius. From the longitudinal data for height, an assessment was made of the change in growth velocity. The pubertal growth stage was divided into onset and peak height velocity phases. The results were as follows; 1. The onset of the pubertal growth was between the $PP_3=\;and\;MP_3=$ stage for boys, and between the $MP_3=\;and\;MP_5=$ stage for girls; the mean age of onset was 10.6 years for boys and 9.0 years for girls. 2. The peak height velocity was between the S and $MP_{3_{cap}}$ stage for boys, and between the $MP_{3_{cap}}$ and $MP_{5_{cap}}$ stage for girls; the mom age of peak height velocity was 12.5 years for boys and 10.9 years for girls. 3. As the stages of bone maturity progressed from $DP_{3u},\;to\;PP_{3u},\;MP_{3u}$, Ru, the peak height velocity had been reached, and the growth rate retarded, therefore the approach to full physical maturity was attained. 4. The evidence for the period of onset, peak height velocity and bone maturation suggested that girls were in advance of boys. During the latter part of pubertal growth, the rate of boys' bone maturation was faster than that of girls'.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.57-62
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• 2019

Background Full-thickness nail bed defects with significant exposure of the distal phalanx are typically challenging to reconstruct. We describe a novel method of nail bed defect reconstruction using a thenar fascial flap combined with nail bed grafting. Methods Full-thickness nail bed defects were reconstructed in a 2-stage operation involving the placement of a thenar fascial flap and subsequent nail bed grafting. A proximally-based skin flap was designed on the thenar eminence. The flap was elevated distally to proximally, and the fascial layer covering the thenar muscle was dissected proximally to distally. The skin flap was then closed and the dissected fascial flap was turned over (proximal to distal) and inset onto the defect. The finger was immobilized for 2 weeks, and the flap was dressed with wet and ointment dressings. After 2 weeks, the flap was divided and covered with a split-thickness nail bed graft from the great toe. Subsequent nail growth was evaluated on follow-up. Results Nine patients (9 fingers) treated with the novel procedure were evaluated at follow-up examinations. Complete flap survival was noted in all cases, and all nail bed grafts took successfully. Five outcomes (55.6%) were graded as excellent, three (33.3%) as very good, and one (11.1%) as fair. No donor site morbidities of the thenar area or great toe were observed. Conclusions When used in combination with a nail bed graft, the thenar fascial flap provides an excellent means of nail bed reconstruction.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.56-63
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• 2013

목적: 골 종양의 수술적 치료 후 발생한 골 결손에 대해 골 대체물의 하나인 탈무기화 골 기질(Demineralized Bone Matrix, Genesis$^{(R)}$)을 이용하여 치료하고 그 결과를 임상적 및 방사선학적으로 분석하여 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2012년 2월부터 2013년 5월까지 골 종양의 수술적 치료 후 발생한 골 결손에 대해 골 대체물의 하나인 탈무기화 골 기질(Demineralized Bone Matrix, Genesis$^{(R)}$)을 이용하여 치료하였다. 총 25예의 양성 골 종양 환자에서 시행하였으며, 남자 15명, 여자 10명이었고, 평균연령은 30.3세였다. 양성 골 종양의 종류별로 보면 고립성 골낭종이 9예, 비경화 섬유종 5예, 섬유성 이형성증 5예, 동맥류상골낭종 3예, 내연골종 3예였다. 부위별로 원위 대퇴골 5예, 근위 경골 4예, 근위 대퇴골 3예, 근위 상완골 3예, 수지골 3예, 원위 요골 2예, 골반골 2예, 종골 2예, 견갑골 1예였다. 자가골을 함께 사용한 경우가 6예, DBM 단독으로 사용한 경우가 19예였다. 추시 기간은 최단 6개월에서 최장 14개월로 평균 8.7개월이었다. 주기적인 추시에서 관찰된 단순 방사선 사진에서 DBM의 이식물의 흡수 정도와 골 생성 정도를 술 후 사진과 비교하여 백분율로 표시하여 관찰하였다. 흡수 정도는 단순 방사선 사진에서 관찰할 수 있는 DBM의 부피의 변화로 측정하였고, 골 생성 정도는 결손부의 골 소주의 생성 정도로 측정하였다. 결과: 총 25예 중 23예에서 골 유합(Bone union)을 관찰 할 수 있었다. 골 유합을 보인 23예는 술 후 평균 4.3개월에 98% 이상의 DBM 흡수율을 관찰할 수 있었고 술 후 평균 6.9개월에는 98% 이상의 골 생성을 관찰 할 수 있었다. 골 결손의 양이 적은 경우 골 형성이 빨랐다(p=0.036). 하지만 그 외 환자의 성별, 나이, 자가골의 첨가 여부 등은 이식물의 흡수율이나 골 생성에 통계학적 유의성은 없었으며, 모든 경우에서 최종 추시 상 특이한 합병증은 없었다. 결론: 양성 골 종양의 수술적 치료 후 발생한 골 결손의 치료제로서 탈무기화 골 기질은 유용할 것으로 생각되나, 장기간의 추시 관찰이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.143-148
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• 2001

전북대학교병원 정형외과에서 우측 제 1-5 수지가 모두 절단된 35세 남자에서, 우 수부 무지는 포장주위 피판(wrap around flap)시 제 1 배부 중수골동맥(the first dorsal metacarpal artery)의 고유 동맥(proper digital artery)을 제 1 배부 중족골 동맥(the first dorsal metatarsal artery)에, 두 정맥 분지(tributary of the cephalic vein)는 대 복재 정맥의 분지 (tributary of the greater saphenous vein)에 각각 문합하였고, 수부의 요골신경의 감각 분지는 거상된 포장 주위 피판의 심부비골 신경(deep peroneal nerve)에 신경 외막 봉합술을 시행하였다. 제 2, 3 수지 재건술에서는, 우 2, 3 족지의 족 배 동맥을 요골 동맥에, 대, 소 복재 동맥의 분지를 두 개의 두 정맥 분지에 각각 단-단 문합하였으며, 우 제 2, 3 족지의 표재 비골 신경을 요골 신경 분지에 신경 외막 봉합하였고, 동시에 우 제 2, 3족지의 지골 신경을 우 2, 3 수지의 지골 신경에 신경 외막 봉합하고 7년 추시하였으며, 우 수부 무지와 제 2, 3수지를 이용한 식사하기, 글씨 쓰기 그리고 양말 신기 등의 동작이 가능하였다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.650-658
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• 2010

Purpose: In the case of repair for far distal parts of FDP (Flexor digitorum profundus) division, the method of either pull-out suture or fixation of tendon to the distal phalanx is preferred. In this paper, the results of a modified loop suture technique used for the complete division of FDP from both zone 1a and distal parts of zone 1b in Moiemen classification are presented. Methods: From July 2006 to July 2009, the modified loop suture technique was used for the 10 cases of FDP in complete division from zone 1a and distal parts of zone 1b, especially where insertion sites were less than 1 cm apart from a tendon of a stump. In a suture technique, a loop is applied to each distal and proximal parts of tendon respectively. Core suture of 2-strand and epitendinous suture are done with PDS 4-0. Out of 10 patients, the study was done on 6 patients who were available for the followup. The average age of the patients was 49.1 years (in the range from 26 to 67). 5 males and 1 female patients were involved in this study. There were 3 cases with zone 1a and distal parts of zone 1b. The average distance to the distal tendon end was 0.6 cm. There were 5 cases underwent microsurgical repair where both artery and nerve divided. One case of only tendon displacement was presented. The dorsal protective splint was kept for 5 weeks on average. The results of the following tests were measured: active & passive range of motion, grip strength test, key pinch and pulp pinch test. Results: The follow-up period on average was 11 months, in the range from 2 to 20 months. There was no case of re-rupture, but tenolysis was performed in 1 cases. In all 6 cases, the average active range of motion of distal interphalangeal joint was 50.8 degree. The grip strength (ipsilateral/contralateral) was measured as 88.7% and the pulp pinch test was 79.2% as those of contralateral side. Flexion contracture was presented in 2 cases (15 degree on average) and there was no quadrigia effect found. Conclusion: Despite short length of tendon from the insertion site in FDS rupture in zone 1a and distal parts of zone 1b, sufficient functional recovery could be expected with the tendon to tendon repair using the modified loop suture technique.