• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.264-271
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• 2013

Purpose: We aimed to analyze the effect of fixation tightness of the syndesmotic screw and its indwelling period on the recurrence of the syndesmosis widening after screw removal and the clinical outcomes. Materials and Methods: Forty consecutive patients with acute syndesmotic injury were retrospectively reviewed. The tibiofibular clear space is measured by digitalized measurement tool on serial radiographs. We analyzed the effect of time from trauma to fixation, syndesmotic screw indwelling duration, and fixation methods. Residual symptoms at the last follow up were evaluated. The student t-test, correlation test, and chi-square test were used for statistical analysis. Results: Eighteen ankles (45%) had recurrent syndesmosis widening (greater than 5% compared to the contralateral side). Seven patients had pain and five had limitation of motion in the ankle joint. Fixation tightness had significant effect on reducing the recurrence while the severity of the initial widening, time to fixation, and duration of fixation did not affect the outcome. Conclusion: Tight fixation of syndesmotic screw is essential for achieving final syndesmotic stability and reducing recurrence.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.206-214
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• 2014

목적: 내부 원추형 연결형태 임플란트에서 지대주 나사의 좌면각도가 연결부의 기계적 안정성에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위함이다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 원추형 연결구조 티타늄 임플란트와 시멘트 유지형 지대주, 텅스텐 카바이드 코팅된 티타늄 합금 지대주 나사를 사용하였다. 좌면각도가 $45^{\circ}$와 $90^{\circ}$를 갖는 지대주와 지대주 나사를 제작하여 30 Ncm 조임회전력으로 지대주를 체결한 후 하중을 가하고 체결 및 하중 부여에 따른 침하량을 측정하였다(n = 5). 유압식 피로시험기에 임플란트를 고정하고 스테인리스 스틸 금속관을 지대주에 합착하였다. 이 후 반복 하중을 가한 후 풀림토크 변화량을 측정하고, 압축굽힘강도와 피로강도를 측정하였다(n = 5). 결과: 지대주 침하량은 지대주나사 체결 시 가장 크게 나타났으며(P < 0.05), 나사체결과 하중부여에 따른 총 침하량은 $45^{\circ}$군보다 $90^{\circ}$군에서 더 크게 측정되었다(P < 0.05). 반복하중 부여 후 풀림 토크, 그리고 최대 압축굽힘강도와 피로강도는 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다(P > 0.05). 결론: 본 실험조건하에서 지대주 나사머리의 원추형 설계가 지대주의 총 침하량을 약간 감소시키는 효과를 나타냈으나, 연결부의 전체적인 기계적 안정성에 미치는 영향은 크지 않을 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.199-209
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• 2010

The locking compression plates-distal femur(LCP-DF) are being widely used for surgical management of the extra-articular complex fractures of the distal femur. They feature locking mechanism between the screws and the screw holes of the plate to provide stronger fixation force with less number of screws than conventional compression bone plate. However, their biomechanical efficacies are not fully understood, especially regarding the number of the screws inserted and their optimal configurations. In this study, we investigated effects of various screw configurations in the shaft and the condylar regions of the femur in relation to structural stability of LCP-DF system. For this purpose, a baseline 3-D finite element (FE) model of the femur was constructed from CT-scan images of a normal healthy male and was validated. The extra-articular complex fracture of the distal femur was made with a 4-cm defect. Surgical reduction with LCP-DF and bone screws were added laterally. To simulate various cases of post-op screw configurations, screws were inserted in the shaft (3~5 screws) and the condylar (4~6 screws) regions. Particular attention was paid at the shaft region where screws were inserted either in clustered or evenly-spaced fashion. Tied-contact conditions were assigned at the bone screws-plate whereas general contact condition was assumed at the interfaces between LCP-DF and bone screws. Axial compressive load of 1,610N(2.3 BW) was applied on the femoral head to reflect joint reaction force. An average of 5% increase in stiffness was found with increase in screw numbers (from 4 to 6) in the condylar region, as compared to negligible increase (less than 1%) at the shaft regardless of the number of screws inserted or its distribution, whether clustered or evenly-spaced. At the condylar region, screw insertion at the holes near the fracture interface and posterior locations contributed greater increase in stiffness (9~13%) than any other locations. Our results suggested that the screw insertion at the condylar region can be more effective than at the shaft during surgical treatment of fracture of the distal femur with LCP-DF. In addition, screw insertion at the holes close to the fracture interface should be accompanied to ensure better fracture healing.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제58권6호
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• pp.578-581
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• 2015

A rigid spino-pelvic fixation to anchor long constructs is crucial to maintain the stability of long fusion in spinal deformity surgery. Besides obtaining immediate stability and proper biomechanical strength of constructs, the S2 alar-iliac (S2AI) screws have some more advantages. Four Korean fresh-frozen human cadavers were procured. Free hand S2AI screw placement is performed using anatomic landmarks. The starting point of the S2AI screw is located at the midpoint between the S1 and S2 foramen and 2 mm medial to the lateral sacral crest. Gearshift was advanced from the desired starting point toward the sacro-iliac joint directing approximately $20^{\circ}$ angulation caudally in sagittal plane and $30^{\circ}$ angulation horizontally in the coronal plane connecting the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS). We made a S2AI screw trajectory through the cancellous channel using the gearshift. We measured caudal angle in the sagittal plane and horizontal angle in the coronal plane. A total of eight S2AI screws were inserted in four cadavers. All screws inserted into the iliac crest were evaluated by C-arm and naked eye examination by two spine surgeons. Among 8 S2AI screws, all screws were accurately placed (100%). The average caudal angle in the sagittal plane was $17.3{\pm}5.4^{\circ}$. The average horizontal angle in the coronal plane connecting the PSIS was $32.0{\pm}1.8^{\circ}$. The placement of S2AI screws using the free hand technique without any radiographic guidance appears to an acceptable method of insertion without more radiation or time consuming.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.561-568
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• 2008

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Currently, many implant systems are developed and divided into two types according to their joint connection: external or internal connection. Regardless of the connection type, screw loosening is the biggest problem in implant-supported restoration. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to assess the difference in stability of abutment screws between the external and internal hexagonal connection types under cyclic loading. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Each of the 15 samples of external implants and internal abutments were tightened to 30 N/cm with a digital torque gauge, and cemented with a hemispherical metal cap. Each unit was then mounted in a $30^{\circ}$ inclined jig. Then each group was divided into 2 sub-groups based on different periods of cyclic loading with the loading machine (30 N/ cm - 300 N/cm,14 Hz: first group $1{\times}10^6$, $5{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading; second group $3{\times}10^6$, $3{\times}10^6$ for a total cyclic loading of $6{\times}10^6$) The removal torque value of the screw before and after cyclic loading was checked. SPSS statistical software for Windows was used for statistical analysis. Group means were calculated and compared by ANOVA, independent t-test, and paired t-test with ${\alpha}$=0.05. RESULTS: In the external hexagonal connection, the difference between the removal torque value of the abutment screw before loading, the value after $1{\tims}10^6$ cyclic loading, and the value after $1{\times}10^6$, and additional $5{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading was not significant. The difference between the removal torque value after $3{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading and after $3{\times}10^6$, and additional $3{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading was not significant. In the internal hexagonal connection, the difference between the removal torque value before loading and the value after $1{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading was not significant, but the value after $1{\times}10^6$, and additional $5{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading was reduced and the difference was significant (P < .05). In addition, in the internal hexagonal connection, the difference between the removal torque value after $3{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading and the value after $3{\times}10^6$, and additional $3{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading was not significant. CONCLUSION: The external hexagonal connection was more stable than the internal hexagonal connection after $1{\times}10^6$, and additional $5{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading (t = 10.834, P < .001). There was no significant difference between the two systems after $3{\times}10^6$, and additional $3{\times}10^6$ cycles.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.197-200
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• 2005

We performed lateral ankle ligament reconstructions using Achilles allograft on patients who had failed previous Brostrom repair. The bone plug is fixed with an interference screw into the calcaneus, the tendon graft is passed through a fibular tunnel, and then anchored into the talus with the biotenodesis screw. The graft is strong enough to maintain joint stability until graft incorporation and remodeling occurs. In patients with chronic failed lateral ankle instability requiring graft for ligament reconstruction, this technique allows anatomic reconstruction without the need to sacrifice autogenous peroneal tendons.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.653-664
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• 2007

Statement of problem: The screw detorque value is a measure of the preload remaining in the screw just before detorquing. Purpose: This study evaluated the effect of different screw tightening sequences and tightening methods on detorque values for a well-fitting implant superstructure. Material and method: An implant superstructure that connected directly to four implants (Astra Tech) was fabricated on a fully edentulous mandibular acrylic resin model. Six well-fitting dental stone casts were made with a pickup impression of the superstructure from the acrylic resin model. To evaluate the effect of three screw tightening sequences (1-2-3-4, 2-4-3-1, and 2-3-1-4) and two tightening methods (2-step and 1-step) on the stability of screw joint, the detorque values for a well-fitting implant superstructure were measured twice after screw tightening using 20 Ncm. Detorque values were analyzed using multi-way analysis of variance and two-way analysis of variance at a .05 level of significance. Results: 1. The mean detorque values for three screw tightening sequences were 12.3 Ncm, 12.6 Ncm, and 12.0 Ncm, respectively. 2. The mean detorque values for two screw tightening methods were 12.0 Ncm, and 12.2 Ncm, respectively. 3. The mean of mimimum detorque values for three screw tightening sequences and for two tightening methods were 10.6 Ncm, 11.1 Ncm, 10.5 Ncm, and 9.8 Ncm, respectively. 4. No statistically significant differences among the variables of screw tightening sequence and tightening method were found (p>.05) for detorque values and for mimimum detorque values. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, the screw tightening sequence and tightening method did not have a significant effect on the detorque values for a well-fitting implant superstructure.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.370-378
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• 2016

목적: Biomet 3i 시스템과 Astra 시스템의 내측 연결형 임플란트 고정체에 국내에서 제작된 맞춤형 CAD-CAM 지대주를 체결하여 구성 성분 간의 적합성과 나사의 안정성을 평가하고자 하였다. 재료 및 방법: 24개 3i 임플란트 중 12개의 임플란트에 기성 지대주를 연결하고, 나머지 임플란트에는 맞춤형 CAD-CAM 지대주를 연결하여 각각 Group 1과 Group 2로 분류하였다. 동일 개수와 동일한 방법으로 Astra 임플란트를 각각 Group 3와 Group 4로 분류하였다. 각각의 고정체에 지대주를 장착하여 각 계면 사이의 적합성을 micro-CT로 관찰하고 초기 풀림 토크를 측정한 후 평가하였다. 결과: 고정체-지대주의 접촉길이는 Group 1과 Group 2 사이 뿐만 아니라 Group 3와 Group 4 사이에도 유의한 차이가 없었다(Mann-Whitney test, P>.05). 하지만, 지대주와 나사의 계면 및 고정체와 나사의 계면에서 Group 2와 Group 4가 Group 1와 Group 3에 비해 각기 더 큰 접촉양상을 보여주었다(Mann-Whitney test, P<.05). 또한, Group 2와 Group 4가 Group 1과 Group 3에 비해 각기 더 낮은 나사의 초기 풀림 토크를 기록하였다(Student t-test, P<.05). 결론: CAD-CAM지대주는 임상에 적용할 만한 적합성을 지니고 있으나, 광범위한 임상 적용을 위해서는 풀림 토크가 향상되어야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.276-283
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• 2013

연구 목적: 본 연구에서는 기성 지대주와 맞춤형CAD-CAM 지대주의 적합성 및 나사 사이의 안정성 대해 알아보고자 한다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 오스템 임플란트 시스템을 이용하였다. 동일회사에서 제작된 기성 지대주(Transfer abutment, Osstem Implant Co. Ltd, Busan, Korea) 및 맞춤형CAD-CAM 지대주(CustomFit abutment, Osstem Implant Co. Ltd, Busan, Korea)와 국내 외주 제작된 맞춤형CAD-CAM 지대주(Myplant, Raphabio Co., Seoul, Korea)를 5개씩 선택, 제작하였으며 나사는 각 회사에서 제공되는 것을 사용하였다. 제조사의 지시에 따라 고정체와 지대주를 30 Ncm으로 조인 후 초기 풀림 토크를 3회 반복 측정한 후 통계 분석하였다(${\alpha}=.05$). 고정체-지대주 연결체를 에폭시 레진에 매몰 후 습식 절삭 및 연마하여 계면 사이의 적합성을 FE-SEM으로 관찰하였다. 결과: 지대주의 초기 풀림 토크 값은 각각 기성 지대주(Transfer abutment)에서 $26.0{\pm}0.30Ncm$, 동일 회사에서 제작된 맞춤형CAD-CAM 지대주(CustomFit abutment)에서 $26.3{\pm}0.32Ncm$, 외주로 제작된 맞춤형CAD-CAM 지대주(Myplant abutment)에서 $24.7{\pm}0.67Ncm$였다. 국내 외주 제작된 맞춤형CAD-CAM 지대주에서 유의적으로 낮은 초기 풀림 토크 값을 보였으며(P=.027), 고정체-지대주 계면에서 변연 간극이 관찰되었다. 결론: 본 실험의 한계 내에서 국내 외주 제작된 맞춤형CAD-CAM 지대주는 동일 회사에서 제작된 기성 지대주나 맞춤형CAD-CAM 지대주에 비해 더 낮은 나사 안정성 및 적합성을 보인다고 볼 수 있다.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.361-365
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• 2021

골반골 골절은 고에너지 손상이며 주변 조직 및 장기의 손상이 동반되는 경우가 흔하다. 골반 외상 환자에서 적절한 치료가 제공되지 않으면 사망률이 높아지므로 수상 초기에 적극적인 치료를 요하게 된다. 하지만 광범위한 수술을 시행하기에는 환자의 상태가 허락되지 않는 경우가 많아서 최소 침습적인 수술을 고려하게 된다. 치골의 경피적 고정은 피부 절개를 크게 하지 않고도 골반의 전방부 안정성을 획득할 수 있는 방법으로 비교적 쉽게 적용할 수 있어 여러 문헌에서 소개되고 있다. 그러나 대부분의 문헌에서는 비전위성 골절에 대한 나사 고정을 기술하고 있으며 전위성 골절을 경피적 나사 고정으로 치료할 때 비구의 관절면을 침범하지 않는 위치로 나사를 삽입하는 것이 어려운 점은 간과되고 있다. 저자는 치골의 전위성 골절의 경피적 나사 고정 시 구부러진 유도핀을 이용하여 관절면의 침범을 피하면서 유관나사를 쉽게 삽입할 수 있었기에 본 술식을 소개하고자 한다.