• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.257-263
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• 2013

Open reduction and internal fixation is currently considered as a gold standard of treatment in most of the intra-articular calcaneal fractures. Among various different approaches, extensile lateral approach is the most popular since it provides good exposure to the subtalar joint. However, wide skin incision followed by extensive soft tissue dissection leading to increased risk of wound breakdown is the most serious drawback. Sinus tarsi approach, a minimal invasive technique to approach the subtalar joint and reduce the intra-articular calcaneal fractures, provides good clinical outcome and less wound complications compared to the extensile lateral approach. This article introduces the surgical technique and review of the literature regarding the sinus tarsi approach.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.16-20
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• 2018

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and radiographic results of surgical treatment for patients with sinus tarsi pain due to accessory talar facet impingement. Materials and Methods: Between July 2013 and July 2015, nine patients who underwent surgery for the accessory talar facet impingement were reviewed. The mean follow-up period was 18.6 months (12~36 months), and the mean age was 33.1 years (19~60 years). Previous trauma history, duration of symptom, and types of surgery were analyzed. The clinical results were evaluated using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score and visual analogue scale (VAS). Radiographic results were assessed using Meary's angle, calcaneal pitch angle, heel alignment angle, and heel alignment ratio. Results: All patients had evident trauma history prior to the initial symptom. The mean duration of symptoms was 25.6 months (6~120 months). Four patients received only accessory anterolateral talar facet (AALTF) excision, and four patients received medial sliding calcaneal osteotomy (MSCO). One patient underwent both AALTF excision and MSCO. The AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score was significantly improved from 73 (62~77) preoperatively to 93 (67~100) postoperatively. The VAS score was decreased from 6 (5~7) preoperatively to 1 (0~5) postoperatively. The Meary's angle and calcaneal pitch angle showed no significant difference after surgery. The heel alignment angle and ratio increased from $-3.6^{\circ}$ ($-10^{\circ}{\sim}5^{\circ}$) and 0.22 (-0.15~0.6) preoperatively to $2.8^{\circ}$ ($1^{\circ}{\sim}5^{\circ}$) and 0.42 (0.3~0.6) postoperatively, respectively. Conclusion: If there is persistent sinus tarsi pain in patients with hindfoot valgus, accessory talar facet impingement caused by AALTF could be considered as a cause of chronic sinus tarsi pain.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.60-67
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• 2024

Purpose: Sinus tarsi syndrome (STS) is caused by various pathologies. However, the exact etiology of STS remains controversial. This study evaluated the imaging and arthroscopic findings of patients who underwent surgical treatment after conservative treatment for STS failed. Materials and Methods: Between December 2014 and August 2018, 20 patients (21 cases) who underwent surgical treatment for STS were included in the study. The clinical results were analyzed using the visual analog scale (VAS) and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot functional scale. The radiographic results were analyzed using Meary's angle, calcaneal pitch angle, and hindfoot alignment angle. The pathologic conditions of sinus tarsi were confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and subtalar arthroscopy. Synovitis, bone edema, and accessory anterolateral talar facet (AALTF) were evaluated on MRI. Synovial thickening, cartilage damage, interosseous talocalcaneal ligament (ITCL) and cervical ligament rupture, soft tissue impingement, AALTF, and accessory talar facet impingement (ATFI) were evaluated by subtalar arthroscopy. Results: The mean duration of symptoms was 28.7 months (4~120). All patients showed significant improvement in the VAS and AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scale. Significant improvements in hindfoot alignment angle and Meary's angle postoperatively were noted in patients who underwent medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy. MRI confirmed synovitis in all patients, AALTF in 19 cases (90.5%), and ATFI with bone edema in seven cases (33.3%). In subtalar arthroscopy, pathologic conditions were observed in the following order: synovitis in 21 cases (100%), AALTF in 20 cases (95.2%), ITCL partial rupture in nine cases (42.9%), and soft tissue impingement in seven cases (33.3%). All cases had two or more pathological conditions, and 15 (71.4%) had three or more. Conclusion: In cases of STS that do not respond to conservative treatment, a comprehensive examination of the lesions of the tarsal sinus and lesions around the subtalar joint is essential.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.247-256
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• 2012

Purpose: This study was performed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of operative treatment using mini-open sinus tarsi approach for displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures. Materials and Methods: We studied 18 cases (16 patients) of intraarticular calcaneal fractures who were treated with sinus tarsi approach by same surgeon. The mean age of patients was 44.8 years, and mean follow-up period was 17.2 months. The measurement of B$\ddot{o}$hler angle, Gissane angle, the degree of articular surface depression, and the period to union were performed through preoperative and postoperative radiographs. The clinical evaluation was performed according to hindfoot score of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and scale of the Creighton-Nebraska health foundation (CNHF). Results: B$\ddot{o}$hler angle and Gissane angle had improved significantly from preoperative average $9.8^{\circ}$, $117.6^{\circ}$to average $22.4^{\circ}$, $113.4^{\circ}$ immediate postoperatively, and had maintained to average $21.8^{\circ}$and $114.2^{\circ}$ at the last follow-up. The degree of articular surface depression had improved significantly from preoperative average 5.2 mm to 1.2 mm at the last follow-up. All cases achieved bone union, and the period to union was average 10.5 weeks. AOFAS score was average 86.2 points at the last follow-up. There were 7 excellent, 9 good, and 2 fair results according to the CNHF scale. Therefore, 16 cases (88.8%) achieved satisfactory results. Conclusion: The minimally invasive sinus tarsi approach using headless compression screw seems to be an effective surgical method for displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures, because of the possibility of accurate restoration of articular surface and the low risk of postoperative soft tissue complications.

• 대한관절경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한관절경학회 2006년도 제15차 추계학술대회 심포지움
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• pp.126-127
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• 2006

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.131-137
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• 2005

The extensor digitorum brevis (EDB) muscle island flap is a reliable, safe method for coverage of foot and ankle. There are many variation in approach such as curvilinear, zigzag, L-shaped or vertical longitudinal incision for exposure of the EDB muscle. These approaches use only single incision excluding the distal incision for exposure of the distal tendon. Since dorsalis pedis artery vascular bundle and sinus tarsi branch of the lateral tarsal artery both requires careful dissection, single incision alone may cause not only difficulty in exposure but also skin sloughing at donor site. So we tried to modify the approach into two parallel longitudinal incision, one for dorsalis pedis vascular bundle and the other for sinus tarsi branch exposure. The author treated 9 patient with EDB muscle flap. We used single incision in six patients, and two parallel incision in three patients. All the flap survived. In two parallel incision group, dissection was more easy and rapid. So we would like to suggest that two parallel longitudinal incision approach is better method than the single incision technique for exposure of the EDB muscle flap.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.224-233
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• 2021

목적: 종골 골절 후 발생하는 부정유합으로 인해 체부의 폭이 증가하면 후족부 외측의 통증이 발생한다. 외측벽 돌출을 줄이기 위해 저자들이 고안한 K-강선(Kirschner wire) 지지대의 정복 유지 효과를 임상 및 영상학적 결과로 후향적으로 평가해 보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2015년 1월부터 2017년 12월까지 전위된 관절 내 종골 골절 환자 중 정복 유지를 위해 K-강선 지지대를 사용한 환자 22명(A군)과 K-강선 지지대를 사용하지 않은 환자 중 A군 환자와 1:2로 짝지은 44명의 환자들(B군)을 대상으로 하였다. 모든 수술은 확장된 족근동 접근법으로 시행되었으며 유관나사와 Steinmann 핀, K-강선을 이용한 내고정술을 시행하였다. 술 후 임상적 평가로는 미국족부족관절학회의 족관절-후족부 수치와 수술 후 운동능력의 회복 정도를 비교하였다. 영상학적 결과는 Böhler 각, Gissane 각, 종골의 높이와 폭, 관절 내 함몰 정도와 종골 외측벽의 돌출 정도를 비교하였다. 또한 두 군의 환자에서 수술 후 발생한 합병증도 분석해 보았다. 결과: 임상적 결과는 두 군 간에 유의미한 차이가 없었다(p=0.924, p=0.961). 영상학적으로 Böhler 각, Gissane 각, 종골의 높이와 폭, 관절 내 함몰 정도에는 유의한 차이가 없었지만(p=0.170, p=0.441, p=0.230, p=0.266, p=0.400), 종골 외측벽의 돌출 정도는 A군이 평균 1.78 mm, B군이 4.95 mm로 유의한 차이가 있었다(p=0.017). B군에서 비복 신경 포착과 통증을 동반한 외골종의 빈도는 더 많았지만 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다(p=0.293, p=0.655). 결론: 임상적 평가 및 영상학적 평가의 대부분과 두 군의 합병증 비교에서 유의한 차이는 없었으나 종골 외측벽의 돌출 정도에 있어서는 A군에서 우수한 결과를 보였다. 저자들이 고안한 K-강선 지지대 수술법은 전위된 관절 내 종골 골절에서 외측벽 돌출의 정복 유지에 효과적인 수술 방법이 될 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.71-75
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• 2006

Purpose: To evaluate the results of treatments by percutaneous Acutrak screw fixation for intra-articular tongue type fracture of calcaneus, especially in elderly patient or patients with underlying disease including diabetes mellitus. Materials and Methods: Seven cases with intra-articular tongue type fracture of calcaneus, from November 2003 to February 2005, were reviewed. There were 6 males and 1 female with 65 years old mean age (range: $61{\sim}71$ years old). The average follow-up period was 16 months (range: $10{\sim}25$ months). Two Steinmann pins were used for closed reduction. After closed reduction was done like Essex-Lopresti's method, two Acutrak screws were inserted. The third Acutrak screw was inserted at the sustentaculum tali away from sinus tarsi to fix the primary fracture line. The patients were evaluated with Salama scale, the extent of recovery of Bohler angle, state of subtalar joint. Results: Clinical results according Salama scale were excellent in 5 cases, and good in 2 cases. Average preoperative Bohler angle was $13^{\circ}$ (range: $12{\sim}15^{\circ}$). Average postoperative Bohler angle was 31o (range: $23^{\circ}-40^{\circ}$). There were no soft tissue complications. There were two mild subtalar arthritis. Conclusions: We think that percutaneous Acutrak screw fixation is a good option for tongue type fracture of calcaneus in elderly patient or patients with underlying disease including diabetes mellitus.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.143-149
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• 2013

Purpose: Open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneal fracture using plate has been used. While numerous plates have been manufactured, most of the conventional plates are designed for westerners, realistically the size is larger for Korean. The domestic products, on the other hand, often have the undesirable screw holes and path. Therefore, we measured the radiologic parameter of Korean calcaneus for providing the plate and screw hole placements. Materials and Methods: We measured the outer lines and angles with over the 20 years old 291 females and 322 males. A: Length of inferior plane of calcaneus, B: Length of anterior plane of calcaneus, C: Length from line A to sinus tarsi, D: Length from line A to posterior point of posterior facet, E: Length from line A to calcaneal tuberosity, F: Length of posterior facet, G: Length from anterior point of line A to C, H: Length from line C to line D, a: Angle between A and B, b: Gissane angle, c: Bohler angle, d: Calcaneal pitch angle using Marosis m-view$^{(R)}$. Results: Mean A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H were 63.6, 26.4, 23.2, 43.7, 40.5, 26.9, 12.8, 18.1 mm. Mean a, b, c, d angle were 105.8, 122.4, 32.4, $20.5^{\circ}$. Male's calcaneus is significantly bigger than female's (p<0.001). Conclusion: AP calcaneus length 63.6 mm, maximal height 43.7 mm is considered to be helpful in making the Korean calcaneal plate.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.107-112
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• 2013

발목 병변을 관찰하는 단순 방사선촬영은 여러 가지가 있다. 그 중에서 Ankle Broden법은 발꿈치뼈(Calcaneus) 및 발목뼈(Ankle Joint)의 결합상태와 발목뼈의 발꿈치뼈 골절(Calcaneus Fracture), Subtentaculum Tali Frature를 관찰하기 위하여 촬영을 한다. 이 촬영법은 전 후면과 측면뿐 아니라, 사면 상(oblique view)이나 축 상(axial view)의 촬영을 하며 잦은 부상이 발생하는 목말뼈 발꿈치뼈간, 발꿈치뼈 발배뼈간 결합상을 보기 위해 주로 촬영을 한다. 본 연구는 석고처치 환자들은 발목관절이 영상에 잘 묘출되기가 어렵기 때문에 발목뼈 사이의 관계 및 연부조직의 구조적 변화와 Subtalar joint, Calcaneus Fracture, Subtentaculum Tali Frature에 따른 목말뼈 발꿈치뼈의 골 결합 (talocalcaneal coalition)을 관찰하기 위한 Harris-Beath View($30^{\circ}{\sim}55^{\circ}$) 촬영 시 평가에 유용한 발목뼈의 결합상을 얻을 수 있는 각도를 알아보고자 하였다. 연구의 진행은 40명의 환자에게서 획득한 영상을 평가하였으며, 평가결과 $25^{\circ}$의 촬영상은 목말밑 관절(subtalar joint)이 열려져 분리되지 않았고 또한, Subtentaculum Tali Frature에 중복되어 보였다. $30^{\circ}$의 촬영상은 발꿈치뼈 골절(Calcaneus Fracture), Subtentaculum Tali Frature, 목말밑관절(subtalar joint과 후방 관절면의 앞부분이 가장 잘 나타나고 Calcaneo Navicularcoalition, Talocal Canealcoalition, Naviculo Cuneiform coalition의 결합상태가 명확하게 보였다. $35^{\circ}$의 촬영상은 목말밑관절(subtalar joimt), 목말뼈(talus), 발뒤꿈치뼈의 뒤쪽관절면이 명확하고 발목발꿈치관절(talocalcaneal joint)의 분리정도가 좋고 발목뼈굴(sinus tarsi)이 넓게 나타나며 좋은 평가가 되었다. $45^{\circ}$영역에서는 연부조직과 석고 분리를 판별할 수 있었고 가쪽복사와 뼈 밀도가 명확하게 보였다. $35^{\circ}$에 비해 발꿈치뼈(Calcaneus)이 분리되었지만 영상이 왜곡되어 보였다. Calcaneus, Subtentaculum Tali Frature는 $25^{\circ}$에서 $1.20{\pm}0.414$, $30^{\circ}$에서는 $2.47{\pm}0.516$, $35^{\circ}$에서는 $2.87{\pm}0.352$, $45^{\circ}$에서는 $2.27{\pm}0.458$로 나타났고 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 나타났다(p<0.05). 왜곡의 정도를 포함시키면 $30^{\circ}$영역의 왜곡이 적게 나타났고, $40^{\circ}$ 영역은 심한 왜곡현상을 보였다. 따라서 Ankle(Broden)촬영에서 $30{\sim}35^{\circ}$상이 가장 좋은 영상이었으며, $30{\sim}40^{\circ}$상에서는 Calcaneus Fracture, Subtentaculum Tali Frature의 진단에 가장 좋은 영상을 묘출하였다.