• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.67-72
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• 2008

Purpose: The hand is frequently affected area in high voltage electrical burn injury as an input or output sites. Electrical burn affecting the hand may produce full thickness necrosis of the skin and damage deep structures beneath the eschar, affecting the tendon, nerve, vessel, even bone which result in serious dysfunction of the hand. As promising methods for the reconstruction of the hand defects in electrical burn patients, we have used the peroneal perforator free flaps. Methods: From March 2005 to June 2006, we applied peroneal perforator free flap to five patients with high tension electrical burn in the hand. Vascular pedicle ranged from 4cm to 5cm and flap size was from $4{\times}2.5cm$ to $7{\times}4cm$. Donor site was closed primarily.Results: All flaps survived completely. There was no need to sacrifice any main artery in the lower leg, and there was minimal morbidity at donor site. During the follow-ups, we got satisfactory results both in hand function and in aesthetic aspects.Conclusion: The peroneal perforator flap is a very thin, pliable flap with minimal donor site morbidity and is suitable for the reconstruction of small and medium sized wound defect, especially hand with electrical burn injury.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.56-60
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• 2022

The most common cause of foot drop is lumbar degenerative disc herniation, particularly at L4/5. We present a rare case of spinal cord injury accompanied by a thoracolumbar lesion that presented with bilateral foot drop. A 69-year-old male patient presented with sudden-onset severe bilateral leg pain and bilateral foot drop. Radiologic findings revealed T12 spondylitis compressing the conus medullaris. He had undergone vertebroplasty for a T12 compression fracture after a fall 6 months before. A physical examination showed bilateral foot drop, paresthesia of both L5 dermatomes, increased deep tendon reflex, and a positive Babinski sign. An acute bilateral L5 root lesion and a conus medullaris lesion were suspected based on electromyography. A surgical procedure was done for decompression and reconstruction. After the operation, bilateral lower extremity muscle strength recovered to a good grade from the trace grade, and the patient could walk without a cane. The current case is a very rare report of bilateral foot drop associated with T12 infectious spondylitis after vertebroplasty. It is essential to keep in mind that lesions of the thoracolumbar junction can cause atypical neurological symptoms. Furthermore, understanding the conus medullaris and nerve root anatomy at the T12-L1 level will be helpful for treating patients with atypical neurological symptoms.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.12-20
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• 2010

Purpose: Industrial punch accidents involving fingers cause segmental injuries to tendons and neurovascular bundles. Although multiple-level segmental amputations are not replanted to regain function, most patients with an amputated finger want to undergo replantation for cosmetic as much as functional reason. The authors describe four cases of digital amputation by an industrial punch that involved the reinstatement of the amputated finger involving a joint and neurovascular bundle. Amputated segments were replanted to restore amputated surfaces and distal segments. Methods: A single institution retrospective review was performed. Inclusion criteria of punch injuries requiring replantation were applied to patients of all demographic background. Injury extent (size, tissue involvement), operative intervention, pre- and postoperative hand function were recorded. Result: Four cases of amputations were treated at our institute from 2004 to 2008 from industrial punch machine injury. Average patient age was 32.5 years (25~39 years) and there were three males and one female. Sizes of amputated segments ranged from $1.0{\times}1.0{\times}1.2\;cm^3$ to $3{\times}1.5{\times}1.6\;cm^3$. Tenorrhaphy was conducted after fixing fractured bone of the amputated segments with K-wire. Proximal and distal arteries and veins were repaired using the through & through method. The average follow-up period was thirteen months (2~26 months), and all replanted cases survived. Osteomyelitis occurred in one case, skin grafting after debridement was performed in two cases. Because joints were damaged in all four cases, active ranges of motion were much limited. However, a secondary tendon graft enhanced digit function in two cases. The two-point discrimination test showed normal values for both static and dynamic tests for three cases and 9 mm and 15 mm by dynamic and static testing, respectively, in one case. Conclusion: Though amputations from industrial punch machines are technically challenging to replant, our experience has shown it to be a valid therapy. In cases involving punch machine injury, if an amputated segment is available, the authors recommend that replantation be considered for preservation of finger length, joint mobility, and overall functional recovery of the hand.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.128-133
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• 2004

목적: 경골 Inlay 방법으로 자가 골-슬개건-골을 이용한 후방 십자 인대 재건술의 합병증을 알아 보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1994년 9월부터 2004년 1월까지 경골 Inlay방법으로 후방 십자 인대 재건술을 시행한 57명 58예를 대상으로 수술의 합병증에 대해 분석하였다. 남자가 50명, 여자는 7명이며, 평균 연령은 35세(15$\~$73세)였다. 후방 십자 인대 단독 손상은 28예, 슬관절내 동반 손상이 있는 경우가 30예였다. 원인 별로는 교통 사고가 39예로 가장 많았고, 운동 손상이 7예, 넘어진 손상이 7예, 기타 5예였다. 추시 검사는 술 후 4주, 3개월, 6개월, 1년째 외래 방문을 하게 하였다. 분석 방법은 슬관절의 안정성을 측정하기 위해서 KT-2000TM 슬관절 계측기 및 긴장 방사선 촬영을 사용하였고, Lysholm Knee Score와 임상적 합병증을 평가하였다. 결과: 수술 전 Lysholm Knee Score는 평균 43.2점에서 최종 추시상 87.9점으로 향상되었다 $KT-2000^{TM}$ 슬관절 계측기 검사 상 수술 전 평균 8.75 mm(6.2$\~$l4.3 mm)에서 최종 추시상 3.41 mm (2.1$\~$l0.6 mm)로 향상되었다. 수술 중 합병증으로 슬와 동맥 파열과 동반된 구획 증후군이 1예에서 발생되었으며, 슬개골 골절 1예, 20$^{\circ}$ 이상의 굴곡 운동 범위 감소가 2예, 근위 경골부의 고정 나사가 경골 전면부에 돌출되는 경우가 2예에서 있었다. 수술 후 합병증으로 동요 관절이 11예, 슬개골 골절이 1예, 슬관절의 신전 운동 범위 제한이 5예 및 굴곡 운동 범위 제한이 13예에서 관찰되었으며, 슬관절 주위 통증 21예, 무릎을 꿇을 때 통증이 8예 관찰되었다 결론: 경골 Inlay 방법으로 자가 골-슬개건 -골을 이용한 후방 십자 인대 재건술의 다양한 합병증이 발생되어 수술 및 수술 후 재활시 세심한 주의가 요구된다.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.122-127
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• 2008

목적: 자가 골-슬개건-골을 이용한 관절경적 인대 재건술시 발생하는 수술 후 합병증의 종류와 빈도를 분석하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 내외측 반월상 연골 파열을 동반하지 않고 순수 전방 십자 인대 파열로 자가 골-슬개건-골을 이용하여 관절경적 전방 십자 인대 재건술을 시행한 172예를 대상으로 하였다. 평가는 Lysholm knee score와 KT-2000 arthrometer, 방사선사진, 이학적 검사를 통한 슬관절의 불안정성등을 이용하였으며, 추가적으로 슬관절 주위 동통, 부종, 슬관절의 운동 범위 제한, 연발음, 슬개골 주위의 감각 이상, 무릎을 꿇을 시 동통 등을 관찰하였다. 결과: 추시 기간은 평균 49.8개월이었으며, 연구 대상은 172명으로 남자가 146명(84.9%) 여자가 26명(15.1%)이었다. 수술당시 평균 연령은 34.4세였다. Lysholm knee score는 술 전 평균 51.9점으로 최종 추시시 평균 90.8점으로 향상되었으며 우수가 83%, 양호가 11%, 보통이 4%, 불량이 2%였다. 합병증으로는 슬관절 주위 동통이 24예(13.9%), 부종 12예(7%), 연발음 45예 (26.2%), 슬개골 주위의 감각 이상 52예(30%), 무릎을 꿇을 시 동통이 65예(38%), 신전 제한 10예(5.8%), 굴곡 장애가 13예(8%), 슬개골 골절 2예(1.2%)등 이였다. 결론: 골-슬개건-골을 이용한 관절경적 전방 십자 인대 재건술 후 임상적으로 만족할 만한 결과를 얻었으나 술후 추시 상 다양한 합병증이 발생하여 수술 술기상의 문제점에 대해 고찰이 요구되며 장기적인 추시가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.129-133
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• 2013

Background A pneumatic tourniquet is generally used to achieve a bloodless operation field in hand surgery. However, this has changed with tumescent solution-based wide-awake surgery. This study is a preliminary prospective case series study to elaborate the formula and indications of the tumescent technique in hand surgery without a tourniquet. Methods Seven patients (age range, 4 months to 37 years) underwent hand or upper extremity surgery for conditions such as nerve palsy, electric burn defect, fingertip injury, contracture, constriction ring syndrome, or acrosyndactyly. A "one-per-mil" tumescent solution (epinephrine 1:1,000,000+20 mg lidocaine/50 mL saline) was used to create a bloodless operating field without a tourniquet. Observation was performed to document the amount of solution injected, the operation field clarity, and the postoperative pain. Results The "one per mil" epinephrine solution showed an effective hemostatic effect. The tumescent technique resulted in an almost bloodless operation field in the tendon and in the constriction ring syndrome surgeries, minimal bleeding in the flap and contracture release surgeries, and acceptable bleeding in acrosyndactyly surgery. The amount of solution injected ranged from 5.3 to 60 mL. No patient expressed significant postoperative pain. Flap surgeries showed mixed results. One flap was lost, while the others survived. Conclusions Epinephrine 1:1,000,000 in saline solution is a potential replacement for a tourniquet in hand surgery. Further studies are needed to delineate its safety for flap survival.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.209-217
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• 2013

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical availability of the pendulum test (through reliability and validity) using a NK table attached electrogoniometer for spasticity measurement in patients with brain lesions. METHODS: Thirty-one stroke and traumatic brain injury subjects participated in the study. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to verify the test-retest reliability of spasticity measures of the pendulum test. Pearson's product correlation coefficient was used to examine the validity of the pendulum test through the amplitude of the deep tendon reflex (DTR) test known for objective and quantitative measure of spasticity. RESULTS: In these results, the test-retest reliability was showed significantly high correlation between pendulum tests (ICCs=.95~.97, p<.01). There were significant negative correlations between the amplitude of the DTR test and all measures of spasticity of the pendulum test(r=-.77~-.85, p<.01). CONCLUSION: Thus, it is possible to use the pendulum test using a NK table as an objective measure of spasticity, rather than other expensive equipment, which is more complicated to use. Further studies are needed to explore the therapeutic effects of spasticity using a newly designed pendulum test equipment in this study.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.100-104
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• 2005

A soft tissue defect of the lower leg or foot presents a challenging problem. Reconstructive surgeon should be armed at all points of wound site, tendon and bone exposure, injury of major vessel and so on in the lower limb. We reconstructed the defects of lower legs and feet of 25 patients between February, 1997 and December, 2003. Applying reversed adipofascial flap with skin graft on a soft tissue defect of the lower leg or foot is challenging. We did a comparative study of 25 reversed adipofascial flaps with 51 free flaps. All 25 cases of reverse adpofascial flap reconstruction were successful except for a partial loss of skin graft in 3 occasions. The reversed adipofascial flap had a merit of a short operation time and hositalization, a high success rate and minimum complications. Besides major vessels in the lower leg are better preserved and donor morbidity is minimal. However, the flap is unmerited in reconstructing a hug hallowed defect and in the leg with poor blood circulation and once previous surgery. The operators may consider the feasible substitution of reversed adipofascial flap for free flap before applying in the lower leg.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.258-262
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• 2003

Avulsion fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity is an uncommon injury. Usually it occurs from indirect trauma, and can be seen in old patients with osteoporosis or in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Follow-up studies showed healing of the fracture in most cases, but skeletal deformity may develop in some cases. Therefore we should take plain X-ray evaluations in diabetic patients with foot and ankle pain, even though there have been no definite trauma history. Four cases of calcaneus avulsion fracture were treated operatively in diabetic patients, and reported.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.226-231
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• 2009

목적: 외상 후 발생한 양측성의 견관절 잠긴 후방탈구는 매우 드물며, 국내문헌에 이에 대한 수술적 치료에 대한 보고는 없다. 대사 및 방법: 외상 후 발생한 양측성의 견관절 잠긴 후방 탈구 1예에서 관혈적 정복술 후 우측에 대해 소전자 이전술, 좌측에 대해 견갑하건 이전술을 시행하였다. 결과 및 결론: 수술 후 24개월간 추시하여 만족스러운 임상적 및 방사선학적 결과를 얻어 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.