• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2021

Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Chuna manual therapy(CMT) in the treatment of rotator cuff disorder. Methods We searched th following nine online databases without language restriction (MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane library, Ebscohost, CNKI, RISS, NDSL, KMBASE, and KISS) to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that used CMT in the treatment of rotator cuff disorder. The methodological quality of each RCT was assessed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Results Four RCTs were included. in the meta-analysis. CMT resulted in a significant reduction in symptoms in these trials. However, there was a high risk of bias in the RCTs. Conclusions We reviewed RCTs that studied the effects of CMT for rotator cuff disorder. While the studies indicate that CMT has favorable effects on rotator cuff disorder. But the risk of bias for most of the studies was high. Therefore, high-quality studies are required to make further conclusions.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.209-217
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• 2014

Most studies on the pathophysiology, natural history, diagnosis by imaging and outcomes after operative or nonoperative treatment of rotator cuff tear have focused on those of full-thickness tears, resulting in limited knowledge of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. However, a partial-thickness tear of the rotator cuff is a common disorder and can be the cause of persistent pain and dysfunction of the shoulder joint in the affected patients. Recent updates in the literatures shows that the partial-thickness tears are not merely mild form of full-thickness tears. Over the last decades, an improved knowledge of pathophysiology and surgical techniques of partial-thickness tears has led to more understanding of the significance of this tear and better outcomes. In this review, we discuss the current concept of management for partial-thickness tears in terms of the pathogenesis, natural history, nonoperative treatment, and surgical outcomes associated with the commonly used repair techniques.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.173-179
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• 2009

목적: 견봉의 형태가 부위별로 변화한다는 가설하에 자기공명영상에서 사 시상면을 통해 부위별 견봉의 형태를 분석한 뒤 회전근 개 질환과 견봉의 형태가 연관이 있는 사 시상면을 찾고, 단순방사선 사진과 자기공명영상간의 견봉의 형태를 비교 분석해 보았다. 대상 및 방법: 견관절 자기공명영상 검사를 하고 회전근 개 질환으로 관절경 수술을 받은 71명을 대상군으로 하고 자기공명영상 검사상 회전근개 질환이 없는 16명을 대조군으로 하였다. 사 시상면 영상에서 견봉의 외측단부터 4 mm까지 단면을 S1, 그 내측 8 mm, 12 mm 부분을 S2, S3로 정하고, 각 사 시상면에서 견봉의 형태를 제1형:편평형, 제2형:만곡형, 3형:갈고리형으로 형태를 파악하고 변화여부를 확인하였다. 회전근 개 질환을 점액낭염, 부분층 파열, 전층 파열로 경중도를 나누고, 견봉의 형태가 이러한 경중도를 반영하는 사 시상면을 찾아보았고, 각 사 시상면의 견봉의 형태와 단순방사선 사진에서의 견봉의 형태를 비교하였다. 결과: 54명 (76.1%)에서 견봉 형태 변화를 보였으며 (p<0.001), S1, S2에서 같고 S3에서 달라지는 경우가 22건 (31%)으로 가장 많았다. S1영상에서는 제1형 (49.3%), S2에서는 제2형 (53.5%), S3에서는 제3형 (49.3%)이 가장 많았다. S1, S2영상에서 견봉 형태와 질환의 경중도 사이에 유의한 연관성이 있었다 (p=0.001, 0.022). 단순방사선과 자기공명영상간의 결과는 통계적으로 유의하게 일치하지 않았다 (p>0.05). 결론: 견봉의 형태는 사 시상면마다 변하였고, 자기공명영상의 사 시상면 영상 중 외측(S1, S2) 단면에서의 형태가 회전근 개 질환의 임상 증상과 관련성이 많음을 확인하였다. 단순 방사선 영상과 자기공명영상에서 통계적인 일치성은 없었다.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.72-78
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• 2012

회전근 개는 비교적 좁은 견봉하 공간에 위치하며 신체의 다른 관절에서와 마찬가지로 노화에 따른 구조적인 변화를 겪게 된다. 일단 회전근 개 파열이 발생하면 파열된 건의 자연 치유는 기대하기 힘들며 다양한 요인들이 이 질환의 경과에 관여한다. 파열된 건 섬유는 지속적인 긴장 하에 놓여 파열의 크기는 시간이 흐를수록 증가하는 것이 보통이고 전형적으로 파열부의 퇴축이 진행된다. 영상 검사상의 소견과 증상의 발현과는 서로 상관 관계가 크지 않고, 견봉하 점액낭염 또는 관절와 상완 관절의 정상적인 역학에 변화가 초래되어 증상이 발생한다. 회전근 개 질환의 병인과 관련하여 많은 의견들이 있다. 회전근 개 질환이 실제 동일 경과를 밟는 일관된 양상을 보이기 보다는 각기 다른 경과를 보이는 이 질환의 다양성 때문에 그 병인과 관련된 다양한 관점이 있음을 부분적으로 설명하게 해 준다. 회전근 개 질환의 발병 원인은 노화에 따른 퇴행성 변성으로 대표되는 내인성 요인과 역학적 요인, 즉 외인성 요인으로 구분하여 설명하고 있으며, 이들은 서로 상호 작용을 하면서 질환을 진행시키는 것으로 보인다. 회전근 개 질환의 성공적인 치료를 위해서는 회전근 개의 구조, 기능, 병태 생리, 그리고 이 질환의 자연 경과에 대한 이해가 필수적이라 할 수 있다.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.11-20
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• 2018

Objectives To systematically explore the effects of acupuncture treatment for rotator cuff disorders and review the clinical trials. Methods We searched 9 electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane central, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure [CNKI], Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information [KISTI], National Digital Science Library [NDSL], Korean studies Information Service System [KISS], Research Information Sharing Service [RISS], Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System [OASIS]) to find randomized controlled trials that used acupunture treatment for rotator cuff disorders. We assessed the designs of the randomized controlled trials and the method of acupuncture treatment according to the Standards for Reporting Interventions in Clinical Trials of Acupuncture (STRICTA). The methodological quality of randomized controlled trials were assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias (RoB) tool. Results Total 5 trials were reviewed. 4 out of 5 randomized clinical trials reported meaningful effects of acupuncture treatments compared to control group. However risk of bias seemed high. Conclusions Although the results suggest that acupuncture treatment has favorable effects for rotator cuff disorders, most of the studies included methodologically high risk of bias. Thus, well designed randomized clinical trials which evaluate the effects of acupuncture treatment for rotator cuff disorders should be encouraged.

• 대한방사선과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한방사선과학회 1992년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.117-118
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• 1992

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.206-210
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• 2015

Background: Assessment of the clinical outcomes after rotator cuff repair is essential for their effectiveness on treatment. The Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society devised the Korean Shoulder Scoring System (KSS) for patients with rotator cuff disorder. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the availability of the KSS for assessment of clinical outcomes in patients after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and for comparison with other appraisal scoring systems. Methods: A total of 130 patients with partial-thickness or full-thickness rotator cuff tear who underwent arthroscopic repair using a single row or double row suture bridge technique were enrolled. The average follow-up period was 25.9 months. All patients were classified according to various factors. Comparison within corresponding categories was performed, and the correlation between the KSS and other shoulder assessment methods including University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Constant and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score was analyzed. Results: Total score of the KSS response had increased from 59.6 preoperatively to 88.96 at last follow-up. All KSS domains, including function, pain, satisfaction, range of motion, and muscle power had improved up to 24 months postoperatively. Statistical significance was observed mainly in preoperative measurements with number and size of torn tendons, and greater than or equal to grade 3 of fatty infiltration. The KSS was best correlated with the UCLA scoring system in both preoperative (r=0.785) and postoperative (r=0.951) measurements. Conclusions: The KSS was highly reliable and valid as a discriminative instrument, and it showed strong correlation with ASES and UCLA scoring systems.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.185-190
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• 2017

Objectives : The research was conducted for the use of HT1 in the shoulder disease through correct acupuncture. Methods : (1) The contents were compared through reviewing literature. (2) The literature was studied in conjunction with the shoulder pathology and anatomical structures. Results : (1) The location of HT1 is described as 'in the axilla, over the axillary artery' in many literature, and the depth of HT1 is as shallow as 1 cm. The WHO standard also follows this. (2) There were many references to 'in the axilla, between the big muscles' in later generations, but there were mixed opinions about the exact muscle names. Based on the acupunctural review and the musculoskeletal study, the big muscles are considered to be 'Pectoralis major' and 'Latissimus dorsi'. (3) Among the muscles constituting the rotator cuff, applying acupuncture on HT1 is essential for 'Subscapularis m.'. Therefore, it is effective to stimulate 'Subscapularis m.' to a depth of 1.5 to 4 cm. Conclusions : The accurate acupoint of HT1 enables various uses of flank, armpit, shoulder and arm diseases as well as cardiopathy. Especially, it helps to treat the muscles through safe and effective acupuncture in shoulder rotator cuff disorder.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2021

Background: The presence of an acromial spur implies a rotator cuff disorder due to impingement between the acromial spur and the rotator cuff. The purpose of the study was to observe acromial spurs using ultrasonography and to compare measurements between plain radiographs and sonograms. Methods: We retrospectively enrolled 51 consecutive patients with acromial spurs, which were interpreted on preoperative plain radiographs (supraspinatus outlet view and 30° caudal tilt) and preoperative sonograms. The ultrasonography transducer was held vertically and continuously moved laterally, which corresponded to the long axis of the long head of the biceps. The distance from the most distal margin of the original acromion to the most projected point of the acromial spur was measured. Results: No significant difference was found between the plain radiograph and ultrasonography measurements (p=0.186). A moderate to strong correlation was detected between the ultrasonography and supraspinatus outlet-view measurements (r=0.776, p=0.000). Conclusions: Anteriorly projected acromial spurs were well-visualized by ultrasonography. No discrepancy in acromial spur length was detected between the use of plain radiography (supraspinatus outlet view and 30° caudal-tilt view) and ultrasonography. The correlation coefficients between the plain radiography and ultrasonography measurements exceeded 0.7.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.109-119
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• 2014

Objectives : The aim of this study is to observe clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of inpatients admitted to a Korean medicine hospital for shoulder pain based on magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) findings. Methods : 28 patients with MRI data were included. Data on MRI findings, duration of pain, and treatment effects were collected. To measure treatment outcomes, verbal numerical rating scale(VNRS), range of motion(ROM), and a clinical condition grading system were used. Results : 1. The patient population was 75.0 % female and 39.3 %(n=11) belonged to the 51~60-year-old age group. In the under 40 population, 1 or less MRI findings were found. 2. As for the type of disorder, 82.1 % of the patients were diagnosed with 'Supraspinatus lesion', 39.3 % with 'subacromial-subdeltoid(SA-SA) bursitis', and 28.6 % with 'Adhesive capsulitis' 3. Numerous correlations could be made between duration of pain and MRI findings. 'rotator cuff full thickness tear' was more prevalent in acute shoulder pain patients, and 'Adhesive capsulitis' in chronic patients. 4. VNRS and ROM at the time of discharge had significantly improved as compared to VNRS and ROM at the time of admission. 5. As for correlation between MRI findings and clinical condition grade, patients diagnosed with 'rotator cuff partial tear' reported to be in 'good' condition or better whereas those with 'rotator cuff full thickness tear' reported to be in 'fair' condition or worse. Conclusions : Patients admitted to a Korean Medicine hospital for shoulder pain had varying degrees of severity as shown on MRI. Almost all lesions responded well to Korean medicine treatment.