• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.45-54
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• 2019

Background: Profound anesthesia with adequate duration is required in periodontal flap surgery, which involves the manipulation of both hard and soft tissues. The anterior middle superior alveolar (AMSA) injection may be an alternative to multiple injections required for this purpose in the maxilla. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of AMSA injection using computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery (CCLAD) system to anesthetize buccal hard tissue (BHT), buccal soft tissue (BST), palatal hard tissue (PHT), and palatal soft tissue (PST) around the maxillary teeth. Methods: Thirty-five patients who were indicated for open flap debridement in a whole maxillary quadrant were given AMSA injection using the CCLAD. The effectiveness of anesthesia was evaluated using subjective and objective parameters around each tooth. Supraperiosteal infiltrations were administered to complete the surgery wherever the AMSA injection was ineffective. Results: The AMSA injection was more effective on the palatal tissues than on the buccal tissues, as 94.14% of PST and 87.89% of PHT sites were anesthetized compared to 49.22% and 43.75% of BHT and BST sites, respectively. There was no significant difference in the frequency of anesthesia around the anterior and posterior teeth. The PHT was significantly more anesthetized (P = 0.003) in males than in females. Conclusions: The AMSA injection using CCLAD is highly effective on palatal tissues and could be used as a first-line anesthesia for periodontal flap surgery. However, its effect on buccal tissues is less predictable, with supraperiosteal infiltration often required to supplement the AMSA injection.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제10권7호
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• pp.77-85
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• 2019

본 연구목적은 청소년의 인터넷 사용 수준이 구강증상에 미치는 영향을 분석하고자 제14차(2018년) 청소년건강행태온라인조사자료를 이용하여 60,040명을 대상으로 분석하였다. 인터넷 사용 수준이 구강증상에 미치는 영향요인을 로지스틱 회귀분석한 결과 먹을 때 치아 아픔 증상경험, 치아가 쑤시고 욱신거림 증상, 잇몸통증 증상에서는 스트레스가 높은 경우, 일일잇솔질횟수가 없을 경우, 통증의 인지가 높았다. 또한 인터넷 사용시간은 적을수록, 주관적 건강인지, 수면만족도는 높을수록, 흡연, 음주경험이 없을수록 통계적으로 유의하게 낮았다. 결론적으로 청소년의 과도한 인터넷 사용을 완화시키는 보건교육은 적절한 건강행위를 가능하게 할 수 있을 것으로 사료되고 이러한 구강증상을 예방할 수 있는 보건교육프로그램 개발에 도움을 주고자 한다.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.103-111
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• 2019

Purpose: Patients with taste complaints presenting with various abnormal perceptions and alterations in gustatory function are often encountered in dental clinics. Since taste perception is thought to be influenced by numerous factors including neurological and psychological factors, the gustatory profiles of patients complaining of taste abnormalities should be very different. However, the gustatory profiles based on the clinical subtypes of taste complaints have not been fully studied. This study aimed to better understand the gustatory profiles depending on the clinical subtypes of taste complaints. Methods: Clinical data from 169 patients with complaints of altered taste were retrospectively collected to analyse their clinical and gustatory profiles. These complaints were subdivided into hypergeusia, hypogeusia, and dysgeusia for each taste quality according to the clinical types of these complaints. The gustatory profiles were then established by analysing the detection and recognition thresholds for each taste quality depending on the clinical subtypes of taste complaints. Results: Clinical analysis revealed that patients with taste complaints had widely diverse clinical profiles. There were significant differences between males and females with taste complaints in the prevalence rates of symptoms like dry mouth, tongue coating, and burning sensation. While hypogeusia (76.3%) was the most frequent type of taste complaint, it was revealed that the taste thresholds were not always consistent with the patient's description of gustatory symptoms. Conclusions: Patients with taste complaints exhibited diverse clinical profiles with sex differences. Considering the diversity of the taste complaints, the quantitative gustatory testing methods can be valuable to differentially evaluate the presence and intensity of altered taste in patients with these complaints.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2019

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the optimal doses of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide (TA) in the treatment of oral lichen planus (OLP). Methods: A randomized clinical trial was performed. Sixty-two lesions of OLP were received 12 mg (group A) or 20 mg (group B) of TA intralesionally weekly for 2 weeks. Subjective symptoms, lesion size, favorable conversion of clinical subtypes, and clinical response were evaluated at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 4. Results: After two consecutive injections of TA, group B showed significant reduction in burning sensation and reticular area (p<0.01). Favorable conversion and complete response were greater in group B. Mild oral candidiasis was developed in group B (10.7%). Conclusions: A 20-mg injection of TA was much more effective compared with 12-mg injection of TA in the treatment of OLP.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.202-209
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• 2022

Background: The purpose of our study was to investigate short-term outcomes of two-stage reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) with an antibiotic-loaded cement spacer for shoulder infection. Methods: Eleven patients with shoulder infection were treated by two-stage RTSA following temporary antibiotic-loaded cement spacer. Of the 11 shoulders, nine had pyogenic arthritis combined with complex conditions such as recurrent infection, extensive osteomyelitis, osteoarthritis, or massive rotator cuff tear and two had periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). The mean follow-up period was 29.9 months (range, 12-48 months) after RTSA. Clinical and radiographic outcomes were evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS) score for pain, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, subjective shoulder value (SSV), and serial plain radiographs. Results: The mean time from antibiotic-loaded cement spacer to RTSA was 9.2 months (range, 1-35 months). All patients had no clinical and radiographic signs of recurrent infection at final follow-up. The mean final VAS score, ASES score, and SSV were significantly improved from 4.5, 38.6, and 29.1% before RTSA to 1.7, 75.1, and 75.9% at final follow-up, respectively. The mean forward flexion, abduction, external rotation, and internal rotation were improved from 50.0°, 50.9°, 17.7°, and sacrum level before RTSA to 127.3°, 110.0°, 51.8°, and L2 level at final follow-up, respectively. Conclusions: Two-stage RTSA with antibiotic-loaded cement spacer yields satisfactory short-term clinical and radiographic outcomes. In patients with pyogenic arthritis combined with complex conditions or PJI, two-stage RTSA with an antibiotic-loaded cement spacer would be a successful approach to eradicate infection and to improve function with pain relief.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.57-64
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• 2022

Background: There are various conservative treatment options for lateral epicondylitis (LE). The aim is to evaluate pain, daily functioning, and complications after ultrasound-standardized autologous blood injections in patients with LE. Methods: For this prospective cohort study, consecutive patients (>18 years) diagnosed with LE were included. Autologous blood was injected using a medical device containing an injection disposable with 12 small needles (Instant Tennis Elbow Cure [ITEC]) device. Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE), subjective elbow score (SES), palpation and provocation pain, satisfaction, and complications of treatment were measured at baseline and two months after treatment. Paired t-tests and Fisher's exact tests were used for calculating the difference between pre- and post-treatment outcomes. Results: Fifty-five elbows were analyzed. Mean time between pre- and post-treatment was 11.1 weeks (standard deviation [SD], 8.9 weeks). The mean PRTEE score decreased from 68.2 (SD, 15.7) before surgery to 53.2 (SD, 25.9; p<0.001) after. The mean SES improved from 36.9 (SD, 20.8) to 51.7 (SD, 27.4; p<0.001). Despite this improvement, only 44.7% of patients showed relevant clinical improvement in PRTEE, and 37.3% showed significant clinical improvement based on SES. Four patients reported a complication and the injection disposable failed three times. Conclusions: Ultrasound-standardized autologous blood injection using the ITEC device is not an effective tool in reducing symptoms related to LE. This study showed that only half of all patients experienced a positive effect. In this heterogeneous cohort of patients, we showed no added value of ultrasound standardization.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.554-560
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• 2022

Background Hypertrophic scars cause aesthetic concerns and negatively affect the quality of life. A gold standard treatment for hypertrophic scars has not been established due to various responses of modalities. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive and affects scar remodeling by fibroblast regulation. This study investigated the effectiveness of ESWT for hypertrophic scars. Methods Twenty-nine patients were enrolled. All patients underwent ESWT once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. Their scars were assessed using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS), erythema index, melanin index, and scar pliability before treatment and again 4 weeks after treatment completion. Results Thirty-four hypertrophic scars in this study had persisted for between 6 months and 30 years. Most scars developed after surgical incision (55.88%). The chest and upper extremities were the predominant areas of occurrence (35.29% each). Most of the POSAS subscales and total scores were significantly improved 4 weeks after treatment (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the pain, itching, and pigmentation subscale were improved. The pliability, melanin index, and erythema index were also improved, but without significance. The patients were satisfied with the results and symptoms alleviation, although subjective score changes were insignificant. No serious adverse events were found. The patients reported pruritus in 62.5% and good pain tolerance in 37.5%. Subgroup analyses found no differences in scar etiologies or properties at different parts of the body. Conclusion The ESWT is a modality for hypertrophic scar treatment with promising results. Most of POSAS subscales were significantly improved.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.29-43
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• 2015

Objective : The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics of patients' self-perceived health in traditional Korean medical facilities. Method : This research was conducted based on the survey on patients whom have visited traditional Korean medical facilities in 2011 by the Ministry of Health and Welfares and Korean Institute for Health and Social Affairs. Using a sample of 3,931 (1,180 male and 2,751 female) outpatients' self-perceived health based on the data from usage and consumption of Korean Medicine. 'Healthy', 'Fair', and 'Poor Health' were used to measure patients' self-perceived health status. The data was analyzed by frequency, t-test, cross correlation analysis and multiple logistics regression analysis using the SPSS program package. Results : Sex(P<0.001), age(P<0.001), marital status(P<0.001), education(P<0.001), employment status(P<0.001), occupation(P<0.001), health insurance(P<0.001) and income level(P<0.0001) showed statistical significance. Main Treatment Facilities(P<0.001), experience of taking Korean medicine(P=0.032), experience of receiving acupuncture treatment(P<0.001), number of visits(P<0.001), medical expense (P=0.005), and subjective health status after the treatments showed statistical significance for Korean herbal medicine(P=0.038), acupuncture (P=0.001), cupping therapy(P=0.006), oriental physiotherapy(P=0.003), and treatment satisfaction(P<0.001). For subjective health status based on suffering disorders in the past three months, the response of poor health was higher in the group suffering recent illnesses. Statistical significance was seen in hypertension (P=0.002), arthritis(P<0.001), lumbar pain(P<0.001), diabetes mellitus(P=0.001), stroke(P<0.001), hwa-byung (P=0.001), gastric disorders(P=0.021), common cold(P<0.001), ankle sprain(P<0.001), muscular injury(P<0.001), lumbar sprain(p=0.009) and fracture(P=0.03). Also the number of diseases during the past three months showed statistical significance(P<0.001). Statistical significance was also seen in Level of knowledge(P<0.001), route of information(P<0.001), reliability of Korean medicine(P=0.003), insurance coverage(P=0.005), medical costs(P<0.001), and future willingness to use Korean medicine(P<0.001). As a result of the multiple logistics regression analysis, risks of subjective poor health statistically increased in female population, elderlies, medicaid beneficiaries, less educated, higher medical expense, and more disorders during the past three months. Conclusion : Patients' self-perceived health status has significant differences with each variables such as sex, age, marital status, education, health insurance, medical expense, number of diseases.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제11권10호
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• pp.355-369
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• 2011

본 연구는 치과기공사의 호흡기 질환의 자각증상과 관련되는 작업요인을 알아보기 위해 서울시, 경기도 지역의 치과기공사 300명을 대상으로 설문조사 데이터를 SPSS WIN 18.0 프로그램을 이용하여 분석하였다. 그 분석결과 연구 대상자의 평소 기침 호소율은 성별, 현재 흡연유무, 총 기공경력, 주당 근무일수 항목에서 유의한 차이가 있었고, 둘째, 연구대상자의 평소 가래 호소율은 주당 근무일수 항목에서만 유의한 차이가 있었다(P<0.05). 셋째, 연구대상자의 가래나 담이 지속되는 호소율은 주당 근무일수, 통증 증상 호전을 위해 필요한 조치 항목에서 유의한 차이가 있었고, 넷째, 연구대상자의 평소 코막힘, 코감기 호소율은 성별, 연령, 주당 근무일수, 업무 중 휴식시간 항목에서 유의한 차이가 있었다(P<0.05). 다섯째, 연구 대상자의 평소 숨참 호소율은 성별, 운동정도, 운동 평균시간, 주된 업무 항목에서 유의한 차이가 있었고, 여섯째, 연구 대상자의 폐질환 증상으로 인한 결근 경험율은 주된 업무 항목에서만 유의한 차이가 있었다(P<0.05).

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.206-214
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• 2020

본 연구는 만성허리통증자를 대상으로 주관적 허리부위 불안정성 요소(SLIF)와 호흡패턴변화(RPC), 배부운동성(AM) 간의 상관성을 조사하고자 하였으며, 만성허리통증(CLBP)을 가진 36명의 성인이 본 연구에 참여하였다. 대상자들은 28개 항목의 SLIF 양성반응 조사 후, 양성반응 수(PRN)에 따라 3개 그룹으로 나뉘었다. 노력성호흡운동과 운동조절훈련 동안에 총 12개의 비생리학적 호흡패턴변화를 관찰과 촉지를 통해 조사하였고, 3가지의 호흡패턴변화[갈비가로막 호흡패턴변화(CDRPC), 호흡정지변화(BHC), 전체 호흡패턴변화(TRPC)] 점수를 산출하였다. 배부 운동성 변화는 줄자를 이용하여 몸통의 칼돌기(AM1)와 10^th 갈비뼈(AM2) 수준에서 최대 흡기와 호기 사이의 둘레 길이 차이로 조사하였다. SLIF의 양성 반응수에 따라 RPC 점수와 AM을 비교하고, 이들의 상관성을 분석하였다. 그 결과, SLIF 양성반응수는 CDRPC 점수, BHC 점수, 전체 RPC 점수와 양의 상관성을, AM1과 AM2와는 음의 상관성을 나타내었다. 본 연구결과에 기초하여, SLIF 검사의 양성결과 조합은 CLBP자의 비생리적 호흡패턴변화에 대한 예측 변수가 될 수 있고, 이러한 임상적 예측은 평가시간의 절약과 함께 효율적 치료접근에 도움이 될 수 있다.