• PNF and Movement
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.171-183
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• 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare universal goniometry (UG), which is commonly used in clinical practice to measure the range of motion (ROM) of finger joints with a wearable soft sensor glove, and to analyze the reliability to determine its usefulness. Methods: Ten healthy adults (6 males, 4 females) participated in this study. The metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP), interphalangeal joint (IP), and proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) of both hands were measured using UG and Mollisen HAND soft sensor gloves during active flexion, according to the American Society for Hand Therapists' measurement criteria. Measurements were taken in triplicate and averaged. The mean and standard deviation of the two methods were calculated, and the 95% limits of agreement (LOA) of the measurements were calculated using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Bland-Altman plot to examine the reliability and discrepancies between the measurements. Results: The results of the mean values of the flexion angles for the active range of motion (AROM) of the finger joints showed large angular differences in the finger joints, except for the MCP of the thumb. In the inter-rater reliability analysis according to the measurement method, the ICC (2, 1) value showed a low level close to 0, and the mean difference by the Bland-Altman plot showed a value greater than 0, showing a pattern of discrepancy. The 95% LOA had a wide range of differences. Conclusion: This study is a preliminary study investigating the usefulness of the soft sensor glove, and the reliability analysis showed a low level of reliability and inconsistency. However, if future studies can overcome the limitations of this study and the technical problems of the soft sensor glove in the development stage, it is suggested that the measurement instrument can show more accurate measurement and higher reliability when measuring ROM with UG.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.134-140
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• 2004

목적: 불안정성 무지수근중수관절의 손상을 가진 환자에서 전방사상 인대의 재건술을 권장하고 있다. 전방사상 인대손상을 요측수근굴근건을 이용해 치료받은 2명의 환자들의 기능적 결과를 후향적 연구하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 전방사상인대 파열로 대능형중수관절의 불안정성을 지닌 2명의 환자가 요측수근굴건이식을 통해 재건술을 시행받았고 이환자들을 2년간 추시 분석하였다. 결과: 2년후의 추시 결과는 이들 모두 상당한 통증과 증상의 완화를 보였다. 건측에 비해 악력은 90$\%$로 회복되었다. 환자들은 주관적인 호전을 보였으며 "만약 이처럼 다친다면 다시 이러한 수술을 받을 것이다."라고 말했다. 결론: 이러한 손상에 대한 향상된 지식 을 통해 조기 진단과 정확한 진단이 가능해 환자가 적절히 처치될 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.111-122
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• 1990

To investigate the relationship of skeletal maturity among the normal occlusion group and each malocclusion groups, the author used hand and wrist X-ray of 133 Korean 13 year old boys (normal occlusion 30, Class I malocclusion 35, Class II malocclusion 35 and Class III malocclusion 33) and assessed their skeletal maturity. In this study, fourteen skeletal maturity stages were selected from; Radius, Hamate, Pisiform, Ulnar sesamoid of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the first thumb, proximal phalanges of the first, second and third finger, middle and distal phalanx of the third finger. The difference of skeletal maturity of each malocclusion groups in relative to normal occlusion group and that of each malocclusion groups were analyzed. The findings of this study can be summerized as follows: 1. Average skeletal maturity stage of each groups were MP3cap stage in normal occlusion group, H-2 stage in Class I malocclusion group, midstage between S and H-2 stage in Class II malocclusion group, MP3cap stage in Class III malocclusion group. 2. There was no significant difference in skeletal maturity of Class I malocclusion and Class III malocclusion groups in relative to normal occlusion group. 3. There was significant retardation of skeletal maturity in Class II malocclusion group in relative to normal occlusion group. 4. There was no significant difference in skeletal maturity between Class I and Class II malocclusion groups. 5. There was no significant difference in skeletal maturity between Class I and Class III malocclusion groups. 6. There was significant retardation of skeletal maturity in Class II malocclusion group in relative to Class III malocclusion group.

• 대한견주관절학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한견주관절학회 2008년도 제16차 학술대회
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• pp.164-164
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• 2008

The beach-chair traction position is designed to allow the use of traction while allowing the surgeon to orient the shoulder in an upright position and convert to an open procedure, if necessary. The patient is placed in the beach-chair position under general anesthesia. A three-point shoulder holder (Arthrex, Naples, Florida) is attached to the rail of the operating table on the same side as the surgeon, whereas it is placed on the side opposite the surgeon in the lateral decubitus position. A shoulder traction and rotation sleeve (Arthrex) are affixed to the arm following the manufacturer's instructions. Positioning the thumb toward the closed side of the sleeve ensures a field for the anterior portion of the rotator cuff and prevents the tendency of the suspension apparatus to place the arm in internal rotation. The arm is maintained in 30 to 40 degree abduction and 30 to 40 degree flexion by controlling the length and height of the bar and the location of the universal clamp. The universal clamp allows multiple planes of adjustment to control abduction and forward movement of the arm. The sleeve is attached to the longitudinal traction cable using a sterile hook, and a lateral strap is secured around the proximal portion of the sleeve to the overhead traction cable to ensure a field for glenohumeral reconstruction. The use of a lateral strap permits ideal shoulder positioning for improved access to the anterior and inferior glenohumeral joint. The lateral strap can be released or removed to widen the subacromial space during subacromial decompression or rotator cuff repair. A 10-lb weight is attached to the longitudinal traction cable for an average-sized person.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.65-71
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• 2009

Purpose: Numerous investigators demonstrated that adaptative changes were induced by motor skill acquisition in the central nervous system. We investigated the changes of neuroelectric potential following motor learning with serial reaction time task in young healthy subjects, using electroencephalography (EEG). Methods: Twelve right-handed normal volunteers were recruited, who have no history of neurological dysfunction and were given to written the informed consent. All subjects were assigned to flex to extend the wrist joint or flex the thumb for pressing the matched button as quickly and accurately as possible, when one of five colored lights was displayed on computer screen (red, yellow, green, blue, white). EEG was measured, whenfive types simulations ware presented randomly with equal probabilities of 20% in total 200 times at the pre and post test. And they were scheduled for 30 minutes practice session during two consecutive days in the laboratory. Results: The results showed that the reaction time at the post test was significantly reduced, compared to one of the pre test in serial reaction time task. In EEG map analysis, the broaden bilateral activation tended to be changed to the focused contralateral activation in the frontoparietal area. Conclusion: These findings showed that acquisition of motor skill led to product more fast motor execution, and that motor learning could change cortical activation pattern, from the broaden bilateral activation to the focused contralateral activation. Thus we concluded that the adaptative change was induced by motor learning in healthy subjects.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.753-760
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• 2015

Background A number of conditions can alter a person's fingernail configuration. The ratio between fingernail width and length (W/L) is an important aesthetic criterion, and some underlying diseases can alter the size of the fingernail. Fingernail curvature can be altered by systemic disorders or disorders of the fingernail itself. Although the shape and curvature of the fingernail can provide diagnostic clues for various diseases, few studies have precisely characterized normal fingernail configuration. Methods We measured the W/L ratio of the fingernail, transverse fingernail curvature, hand length, hand breadth, and distal interphalangeal joint width in 300 volunteers with healthy fingernails. We also investigated whether age, sex, height, and handedness influenced the fingernail W/L ratio and transverse fingernail curvature. Results In women, fingernail W/L ratios were similar across all five fingers, and were lower than those in men. The highest value of transverse fingernail curvature was found in the thumb, followed by the index, middle, ring, and little fingers. Handedness and aging influenced transverse fingernail curvature, but not the fingernail W/L ratio. Fingernails were flatter on the dominant hand than on the non-dominant hand. The radius of transverse fingernail curvature increased with age, indicating that fingernails tended to flatten with age. Conclusions Our quantitative data on fingernail configuration can be used as a reference range for diagnosing various diseases and deformities of the fingernail, and for performing reconstructive or aesthetic fingernail surgery.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.259-267
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• 2004

De Quervain's disease is caused by stenosing tenosynovitis of the first dorsal compartment of the wrist. The first dorsal compartment at the wrist includes the tendons of the abductor pollicis longus (APL) and the extensor pollicis brevis (EPB). Patients with De Quervain's usually report pain at the dorsolateral aspect of the wrist with referral of pain toward the thumb and/or lateral forearm. This condition responds well to nonsurgical treatment. Objective : The aim of this study was to find out the therapeutic effect of the Cervus elaphus Herbal-acupuncture in the treatment of patients with De Quervain's Disease. Design : A prospective study of Cervus elaphus Herbal-acupuncture was conducted. Setting : The study was conducted in the Kang-nam Oriental Hosp. of Dong-Guk University. Patients : The study comprised 4 patients with De Quervain's Disease. Methods : We investigated 4 cases patients the De Quervain's Disease. We evaluated wrist function that before and after Cervus elaphus Herbal-acupuncture treatment by VAS score, tenderness and Finkelstein test. the treatment is operated every other day. Results : Pain reduction(VAS) was found out in the case treated with Cervus elaphus Herbal-acupuncture. Conclusions : Clinical results show that Cervus elaphus Herbal-acupuncture has a good analgesic effect in De Quervain's Disease.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.98-103
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• 2010

목적: 슬개골 재발성 탈구 환자에 있어 관절경 보조하의 외측 유리술 및 내측부 중첩술의 결과를 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 재발성 슬개골 탈구로 수술적 치료를 받은 20 명의 환자, 21례를 대상으로 하였다. 남자가 4 명, 여자가 16명이고 평균연령 20.2세였다. 모든 환자가 외상의 병력이 있었고 평균 추시 기간은 19개월이었다. 수술 결과의 평가는 Lysholm점수와 Kujala슬관절 점수를 이용하였고, 방사선 사진상 congruence angle, lateral patellofemoral angle을 측정하였고, 전산화 단층촬영에서 tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance를 측정하였다. 결과: 단순 방사선 사진상 congruence angle은 술전 중위값 $16.5^{\circ}$ (범위, $0.0{\sim}+34^{\circ}$) 에서 추시 시 $-6.4^{\circ}$ (범위, $-19{\sim}10^{\circ}$), lateral patellofemoral angle은 술전 중간값 -4.5도(범위, $-8{\sim}+6^{\circ}$)에서 $4.0^{\circ}$ (범위, $2.0{\sim}10^{\circ}$)로 호전되었다(p=0.034). Lysholm 점수는 수술 전 중위값 70점(범위, 63~81점)에서 최종 추시 시 중위값 88점(범위, 80~95점)이었다(p=0.341). Kujala 슬관절 점수는 수술 전 중위값 72점(범위,65~80점)에서 수술 후 중위값 87점(범위, 80~92점)으로 호전되었다. (p=0.024). 재발성 탈구는 총 2례에서 발생하였으며 1례는 thumb to forearm검사 양성이었던 경우로 재탈구 되어 내측 슬개대퇴인대 재건술을 시행하였다. 결론: 관절경적 외측 유리술 및 내측부 중첩술은 대퇴슬개관절의 골성 부정정렬이 없는 경우에서 시행하여 좋은 결과를 얻을 수 있었지만, 관절 이완이 심한 환자에서는 좀 더 주의가 필요하다고 사료된다.