• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제18권9호
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• pp.347-355
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• 2017

본 연구의 목적은 골반 교정이 중년 여성의 만성 요통과 척추 골반 지표들에 미치는 영향을 규명하는데 있다. 이를 위하여 만성 요통이 있는 중년 여성 38명을 실험군(20명)과 무처치 대조군(18명)에 무선 할당하여 실험군에게는 골반 교정을 주 4회, 8주 간 시술하였다. 시술 전과 8주 후에 요통은 시각적 상사 척도와 Oswestry 요통 장애 지수로 측정하였고, 그 외 요부 유연성, 염증인자인 혈중 C-reactive protein (CRP) 및 척추 골반 지표들을 평가하였다. 처치 8주 후 대조군에 비하여 골반 교정군에서 요통 강도, 요통 장애 지수 및 요부 유연성 모두가 유의하게 향상되었으며, 혈중 CRP의 유의한 변화는 없었다. 척추 골반 지표들을 분석한 결과 골반 교정군에서 대조군에 비해 요추전만각, 천골경사 및 골반균형지표는 유의하게 변화된 반면, 골반입사각의 변화가 뚜렷하지 않았다. 따라서 골반 교정은 요통 환자의 통증 경감과 기능 향상에 효과적일 것이며, 척추 골반 정렬의 변화의 결과일 것이다.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.116-126
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• 2018

목적: 본 연구는 7년 이상 기능한 임플란트의 생존율과 평균 변연골 수준에 영향을 미치는 요인을 분석하고자 하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 92명의 환자에서 178개의 임플란트를 대상으로 하였다. 임상적 및 방사선학적 검사를 통해 임플란트 관련 요인(임플란트 직경, 임플란트 길이, 상부 보철물 고정 유무), 환자 관련 요인(성별, 흡연, 치태지수, 유지 치주치료 순응도) 및 수술 관련 요인(술자 숙련도, 골재생술 시행 유무)을 조사하였다. 구내 표준 방사선 촬영 이 후 각 임플란트의 근심 및 원심 변연골 수준은 이미지 분석 소프트웨어 프로그램을 사용하여 측정하였다. 결과: 임플란트의 생존율은 94.94%였고, 평균 변연골 흡수는 $0.89{\pm}1.05mm$였다. 임플란트 길이와 치태지수는 임플란트 생존율과 통계적으로 유의하였다(P < 0.05). 흡연과 골재생술 시행 유무는 변연골 흡수와 통계적으로 유의하였다(P < 0.05). 결론: 본 연구에서 7년 이상 기능한 임플란트는 양호한 생존율과 변연골 수준을 보였다. 임플란트의 장기적인 유지를 위해서는 임플란트의 길이, 치태조절에 유의하며 변연골 수준의 유지를 위해서는 골재생술의 신중한 적용, 흡연의 조절이 필요하다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제61권4호
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• pp.494-502
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• 2018

Objective : The loosening of pedicle screws (PS) is one of the frequent problems of spinal surgery in the patients with osteoporosis. Previous studies had revealed that intermittent injection of teriparatide could reduce PS loosening by improving bone mass and quality when their patients took parathyroid hormone for a considerable duration before surgery. However, although the teriparatide is usually used after spine surgery in most clinical situations, there was no report on the efficacy of teriparatide treatment started after spine surgery. The purpose of this retrospective study was to examine the efficacy of teriparatide treatment started immediately after lumbar spinal surgery to prevent pedicle screw loosening in patients with osteoporosis. Methods : We included 84 patients with osteoporosis and degenerative lumbar disease who underwent transforaminal interbody fusion and PS fixation and received parathyroid hormone or bisphosphonate (BP) postoperatively. They were divided into teriparatide group (daily injection of $20{\mu}g$ of teriparatide for 6 months, 33 patients, 172 screws) and BP group (weekly oral administration of 35 mg of risedronate, 51 patients, 262 screws). Both groups received calcium (500 mg/day) and cholecalciferol (1000 IU/day) together. The screw loosening was evaluated with simple radiographic exams at 6 and 12 months after the surgery. We counted the number of patients with PS loosening and the number of loosened PS, and compared them between the two groups. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using visual analog scale (VAS) and Oswestry disability index (ODI) preoperatively, and at 12 months after surgery. Results : There was no significant difference in the age, sex, diabetes, smoking, bone mineral density, body mass index, and the number of fusion levels between the two groups. The number of PS loosening within 6 months after surgery did not show a significant difference between the teriparatide group (6.9%, 12/172) and the BP group (6.8%, 18/272). However, during 6-12 months after surgery, it was significantly lower in the teriparatide group (2.3%, 4/172) than the BP group (9.2%, 24/272) (p<0.05). There was no significant difference in the number of patients showing PS loosening between the teriparatide and BP groups. The teriparatide group showed a significantly higher degree of improvement of the bone mineral density (T-score) than that of BP group (p<0.05). There was no significant difference in the pre- and post-operative VAS and ODI between the groups. Conclusion : Our data suggest that the teriparatide treatment starting immediately after lumbar spinal fusion surgery could reduce PS loosening compared to BP.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제69권1호
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• pp.24-30
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• 2010

Background: A novel 2009 influenza A (H1N1) virus emerged and disseminated to all over the world. There are few reports on the clinical characteristics of patients with complications. We describe the clinical features of pneumonia in adult patients hospitalized, who have novel influenza infection. Methods: There were 43 adult patients enrolled into the study with pneumonia of 528 hospitalized patients confirmed influenza A (H1N1) virus infection by real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction testing, between 24 August 2009 and 31 January 2010. The clinical data of patients with pneumonia were collected retrospectively. Results: There were 22 of 43 (51.2%) influenza patients with pneumonia that had higher risk factors for complications. Compared to 28 patients with influenza A (H1N1) viral pneumonia and 15 patients, who had isolated bacteria from cultures, those with mixed viral and bacterial pneumonia were significantly more likely to have unilobar consolidations on chest radiographs (53.3 vs. 10.7%, p<0.01) and higher scores of pneumonia severity index (PSI; 90 [66~100] vs. 53 [28~90], p=0.04). Six patients required mechanical ventilation support in an Intensive Care Unit and were more likely to have dyspnea (83.3 vs. 29.3%, p=0.02) and low levels of $PaO_2$ (48.3 [37.0~70.5] vs 64.0 [60.0~74.5] mm Hg, p=0.02) and high levels of pneumonia severity index (PSI) score (108.0 [74.5~142.8] vs. 56.0 [40.5~91.0], p=0.03). Conclusion: The majority of pneumonia patients infected with novel influenza improved. Chest radiographic findings of unilobar consolidations suggest that mixed pneumonia is more likely. Initial dyspnea, hypoxemia, and high levels of PSI score are associated with undergoing mechanical ventilation support.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.607-622
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• 2004

Recently epidemiologic studies have indicated that the patients with periodontitis may have increased risk of ischemic cardiovascular events, and have suggested the important roles of blood cytokines and acute reactant proteins in the systemic infection and inflammatory response. Periodontitis and coronary heart disease (CHD) may share the common risk factors and the genetic mechanism associated with interleukin(IL)-1A, B and RA genotype may be involved in the production of IL-1. This study was aimed to investigate the relationship between angiographically defined CHD and periodontitis as chronic Gram-negative bacterial infection and to determine whether the IL-1 gene polymorphism is associated in both diseases. Patients under the age of 60 who had undergone diagnostic coronary angiography were enrolled in this study. Subjects were classified as positive CHD (+CHD, n=37) with coronary artery stenosis more than 50% in at least one of major epicardial arteries, and negative CHD (-CHD, n=30) without significant stenosis. After recording the number of missing teeth, periodontal disease severity was measured by means of plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), bleeding on probing (BOP), probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), and radiographic bone loss around all remaining teeth. Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) was collected from the 4 deepest periodontal pockets and assessed for cytokine ($IL-1{\beta}$, IL-6, IL-1ra, tumor necrosis $factor-{\alpha}$, and prostaglandin $E_2$). Additionally, blood CHD markers, lipid profile, and blood cytokines were analyzed. IL-1 gene cluster genotyping was performed by polymerase chain reaction and enzyme restriction using genomic DNA from buccal swab, and allele 2 frequencies of IL-1A(+4845), IL-1B(+3954), IL-B(-511), and IL-1RA(intron 2) were compared between groups. Even though there was no significant difference in the periodontal parameters between 2 groups, GCF level of $PGE_2$ was significantly higher in the +CHD group(p<0.05). Correlation analysis showed the positive relationship among PD, CAL and coronary artery stenosis(%) and blood $PGE_2$. There was also significant positive relationship between the periodontal parameters (PI, PD, CAL) and the blood CHD markers (leukocyte count, C-reactive protein, and lactic dehyrogenase). IL-1 gene genotyping showed that IL-1A(+3954) allele 2 frequency was significantly higher in the +CHD group compared with the -CHD group (15% vs. 3.3%, OR 5.118,p=0.043). These results suggested that periodontal inflammation is related to systemic blood cytokine and CHD markers, and contributes to cardiovascular disease via systemic inflammatory reaction. IL-1 gene polymorphism might have an influence on periodontal and coronary heart diseases in Korean patients.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.21-28
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• 2021

전산화단층촬영장치 (computed tomography, CT)는 다른 방사선 촬영 장치와 비교하면 피폭이 많다는 문제점이 있다. 이러한 피폭을 감소하기 위하여 저선량 촬영을 하게 되면 영상에 잡음이 증가하게 된다. 이를 보완하기 위해 환자의 피폭선량은 감소시키면서 영상의 화질을 향상하는 다양한 잡음 제거 알고리즘이 개발되었으며, 그 중 우수한 시간 분해능을 가진 CT 장치에 효과적으로 적용할 수 있는 median modified Wiener filter (MMWF) 알고리즘이 제시되었다. 본 연구의 목적은 MMWF 알고리즘의 마스크 크기를 최적화하고, 기존의 알고리즘들에 대한 MMWF 알고리즘의 잡음 제거의 우수성을 보는 것이다. MATLAB 프로그램을 이용하여 획득한 Gaussian 잡음이 부가된 MASH 팬텀 복부 영상들로부터 각각의 마스크 크기가 설정된 MMWF 알고리즘을 적용한 후 root mean square error (RMSE), peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR), coefficient correlation (CC) 그리고 universal image quality index (UQI) 값을 비교하였다. 그 결과 5 × 5 마스크 크기에서 RMSE 값이 가장 낮고, PSNR, CC, UQI 값이 가장 높았다는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, 최적화된 마스크 크기로 Gaussian 필터, median 필터, Wiener 필터에 대한 MMWF의 RMSE, PSNR, CC, UQI 값을 비교하였으며 그 결과 MMWF 알고리즘에서 가장 개선된 RMSE, PSNR, CC, UQI 값을 얻을 수 있었다.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.427-434
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• 2019

목적: 본 연구의 목적은 단일 술자가 시행한 슬관절 부분 치환술의 장기 임상적, 방사선적 결과 및 생존율을 분석하는 것이다. 또한 치환물의 생존에 영향을 미치는 인자를 분석하고 그에 따른 생존 곡선을 비교하는 것이다. 대상 및 방법: 1982년 12월부터 1996년 1월까지 시행된 슬관절 부분 치환술 99예를 대상으로 하였다. Modular II 10예, Microloc 44예, Allegretto 45예였다. 평균 추시기간은 16.5년이었다. 임상적 평가로 술 전, 술 후 1년, 최종 추시 hospital for special surgery(HSS) 점수와 관절운동범위를 조사하였다. 방사선적 평가로 술 전, 술 후 2주, 최종 추시 대퇴 경골각을 조사하였다. Kaplan-Meier 생존 분석을 이용하여 생존율을 분석하였다. Cox 비례위험모형을 이용하여 나이, 성별, 체질량 지수, 술 전 진단, 치환물의 종류 중 생존에 영향을 미치는 요인을 조사하였다. 생존에 영향을 미치는 인자에 따라 군을 나누어 생존 곡선을 비교하였다. 결과: 전체 HSS 점수는 평균 술 전 57.7점, 술 후 1년 92.7점, 최종 추시 79.1점이었다(p<0.001). 관절운동범위는 평균 술 전 134.3도, 술 후 1년 138.4도, 최종 추시 129.3도였다(p<0.001). 전체 대퇴 경골각은 평균 술 전 내반 0.8도, 술 후 2주 외반 4.1도, 최종 추시 외반 3.0도였다(p=0.003). 전체 생존율은 5년 91.8%, 10년 82.9%, 15년 71.0%, 20년 67.0%였다. 부분 치환술의 생존에 영향을 미치는 요인은 환자의 나이와 치환물의 종류였다. 나이가 높을수록 실패 위험이 낮았으며(hazard ratio=0.933), Microloc 사용 시 Modular II와 Allegretto에 비해 위험률이 높았다(hazard ratio=0.202, 0.430, respectively) 60세 미만군의 생존 곡선이 60세 이상 군에 비해 의미 있게 낮았다(p=0.003). Microloc 사용군의 생존 곡선이 Modular II와 Allegretto 사용군에 비해 낮았다(p=0.025). 결론: 고정형 치환물을 사용한 슬관절 부분 치환술의 장기 임상적, 방사선적 결과 및 생존율은 만족스러웠다. 부분 치환물의 장기 생존을 위해 적절한 환자와 치환물의 선택이 중요할 것이다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.107-114
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• 2001

Objectives : To compare jaw bone density of young adults (control group) and post-menopausal women(experimental group) in periapical and panoramic film. Materials and Methods : The bone mineral density values of lumbar and femur were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry(DEXA) and T scores of lumbar were obtained. T scores were classified into 3 group (T<-2.5, $-2.5{\leqq}T<-1$, $-1{\leqq}T$). Radiographic densities of alveolar bones were measured from interdental bones of premolar, molar areas in the maxilla and mandible and expressed into copper step wedge thickness by Scion $Image^{(R)}$ program. We considered these values of step wedge thickness as bone density of alveolar bone. Panorama mandibular index(PMI) was calculated by the method that the height of the inferior cortex of the mandible was divided by the height from the lower border of the mandible to the superior edge of the mental foramen. Bone density of alveolar bone and PMI were analysed statistically. Results : There were significant differences in bone mineral density of lumbar and femoral neck between control and experimental groups. There were also significant differences in bone density of premolar and molar area of jaw between control and experimental groups by MANOVA test. When considered lumbar T variables, there was only difference in interdental bone density of maxillary molar area between control and experimental group, but there was interaction. Interdental bone density of experimental group was appeared higher in $-1{\leqq}T$ group and lower in T<-2.5 group than control group. There was significant difference in PMI between control and experimental groups, but there was also inter action, thus, PMI of experimental group was appeared higher in $-1{\leqq}T$ group and lower in T<-2.5 group than control group. Conclusion : There were significant differences of alveolar density and cortical bone thickness between young men and post-menopausal women in periapical and panoramic film. These differences were dependent on lumbar T.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.531-545
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• 1998

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the clinical and microbiological effects of scaling and root planing combined with local application of 2% minocycline gel to patients with moderate to advanced chronic adult periodontitis. 27 healthy patients with moderate to advanced chronic adult periodontitis were enrolled in the study. The quadrants that had 2 or more teeth with $5{\sim}8mm$ probing pocket depth and radiographic evidence of alveolar bone loss were selected and divided into test side and control side according to the splitmouth design. All patients received standardized oral hygiene instructions at the beginning of the study. Subsequently scaling and root plaining was performed on all remaining teeth until 0 week. The 2% minocycline gel was applied to periodontal pocket at 0, 1, 2, 3week in the test side. The normal saline was irrigated subgingivally for about 30 seconds in the control side. The clinical and microbiological analysis was carried out at 0, 4, 8, and 12weeks. The results of this st udy were as follows; 1.2% minocycline gel delivered subgingivally as an adjunct to scaling and root planing provided benefit in reducing sulcular bleeding index and pocket depth than the use of normal saline. 2. The relative proportion of cocci and non-motile bacteria was increased in the test and control groups with time, and there was no statistically significantdifference between two groups. 3. The proportion of spirochetes was slowly reduced in the control group, but, inthe test group, they were remarkably reduced from the 4th week, and there was a statistically significant difference between two groups. 4. In both groups, the relative proportion of motile rods was notably decreasedat the beginning of the study, and remained until 12th week in the test group,but, in the control group, they were slowly increased from the 4th weekand finally similar to that of the initial examination. In conclusion, local application of 2% minocycline gel may be effective in the clinical and microbiological aspects as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in periodontal disease sites.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.89-96
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• 2014

경추관절의 부정렬로 인한 두부전방자세를 가진 대상자에게 관절가동술을 적용 후 경추관절의 자세변화와 기능에 영향을 미치는지 알아보고자 한다. 대상자들은 경상북도 G대학 학생 39명 중 경부관절가동술그룹 20명, 가동술을 적용하지 않은 그룹 19명을 나누어서 실시하였으며, 대상자들은 방사선 사진 촬영을 한 후 그 중 경추전만각(cervical lordosis angle)이 $21^{\circ}C$이하이고, 머리의 전방무게부하(anterior weight bearing, AWB)가 15mm이상이며, 경추 신전 관절가동범위(extension ROM)가 $70^{\circ}C$ 이하인 대학생을 선별하여 자발적 동의를 구하였다, Mulligan 기법(1995) 중 SNAGS로 경추 신전과 굴곡 운동을 주당 3회, 4주간 통증이 있는 관절을 치료사가 지속적인 종속활주운동(sustained accessory glide)을 적용하는 동안 환자가 능동적으로 관절운동을 각 회마다 천천히 8회 정도 적용하였다. 측정 방법은 방사선 검사와 경부장애지수를 통해 실시하였다. 실험 결과 두부전방자세 대상자에게 경부관절가동술 적용 후 경부관절가동술군에서 경부의 AWB와 ARA, 굴곡신전 범위 변화, NDI에 대한 변화가 있음을 알 수 있었다. 대조군에서는 거의 변화가 없었다. 결론적으로 관절가동술 적용이 경부관절의 자세개선을 향상시키는데 영향을 미친 것으로 나타났고, 또한 두경부의 기능개선에서도 도움이 된 것으로 나타났다.