• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.110-115
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• 2019

Purpose: This study analyzed the clinical and radiological results of Reudi-Allgower type II and III open tibia pilon fracture patients who underwent plate fixation after the recovery of a soft tissue injury after external fixation. Materials and Methods: From 2010 to 2015, this study analyzed 14 patients who were treated for open tibial pilon fractures and could be followed up at least one year. The mean age was 49 years and the average follow-up period was 19 months. An emergency operation was performed for external fixation and open wounds, and secondary surgery was performed for definitive fixation using a plate. The radiological and clinical evaluations were analyzed retrospectively. Complications, such as post-traumatic osteoarthritis and wound infections were also analyzed. Results: The mean duration between two-staged surgery was 21 days and the mean bone union time was 9.2 months. Three cases of delayed union and one case of nonunion were reported. The malunion did not occur in all cases. The average American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score was 68 points. A limitation of the ankle motion occurred in all cases. In four cases, wound infections due to initial open wounds occurred; one patient underwent a below the knee amputation due to chronic osteomyelitis. Post-traumatic arthritis occurred in 10 cases. Conclusion: Severe comminuted tibial plateau open fractures of Reudi-Allgower type II and III, which are high-energy injuries that result in extensive soft tissue damage, have a higher incidence of complications, such as ulcer problems and osteomyelitis, than closed tibia plateau fractures. Post-traumatic arthritis is the most common complication of tibia plateau open fractures, and staged surgery is recommended because of the relatively satisfactory clinical results.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.75-81
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• 2020

경골 고평부 골절로 인하여 수술을 경험한 환자 2명을 대상으로 관절가동 추나, 근막 추나, 침, 한약 치료를 시행한 결과 무릎관절 가동범위가 증가하고, 통증이 감소하고, 근력이 증가한 결과를 얻었다.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.188-196
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• 2004

The objective of this paper is to propose a new technology of the orthopaedic surgery using the combination of reverse engineering (RE) based on CT data and rapid prototyping (RP). The proposed technology utilizes symmetrical characteristics of the human body and capability of the combination of RE and RP, which rapidly manufactures three-dimensional parts from CT data. The original .stl data of injured extents are generated from the mirror transformation of .stl file fur uninjured extents. The physical shape before injuring is manufactured from RP using the original .stl data. Subsequently, pre-operative planning, such as a selection of proper implants, preforming of the implant, a decision of fixation locations and an insert position for the implant, an estimation of the invasive size, and pre-education of operators are performed using the physical shape. In order to examine the applicability and the efficiency of the proposed surgical technology, various case studies, such as a distal tibia commented fracture, a proximal tibia plateau fracture and an iliac wing fracture of pelvis, are carried out. From the results of case studies, it has been shown that the proposed technology is an effective surgical tool of the orthopaedic surgery reducing the operational time, the operational cost, the radiation exposure of the patient and operators, and morbidity. In addition, the proposed technology could improve the accuracy of operation and the speed of rehabilitation.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.187-198
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• 2001

저자들은 1991년 1월부터 1997년 12월까지 7년간, 수술적으로 치료한 경골과 골절 환자 중 최단 1년에서 최장 8년까지 장시 추시 관찰이 가능했던 29예를 대상으로 치료 예후에 관여하는 인자를 조사하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 20대부터 40대까지가 15명(51.7%)을 차지해 활동기 연령층에서 발생 빈도가 높았고, Schatzker의 분류에 의해 2형 골절이 11예(37.9%)로 가장 많았다. 동반 연부 조직 손상은 18예(62.1%)에서 발생되었으며, 외측 반월상 연골 손상이 6예(33.3%), 내측 측부 인대손상이 4예(22.2%)로 많았다. Blokker 평가 기준에 의해 29예 중 23예(79.3%)가 양호하였다. 2. 불량한 결과와 관련 있는 요인으로는 30대 이전의 연령층, 고 에너지 손상의 Schatzker 분류 IV형 이상의 골절, 전방 십자 인대 손상과 반월상 연골 손상 등의 동반 손상이었다. 또한 각 골절의 양상과 손상의 정도에 따라 골절면의 정확한 해부학적 정복과 견고한 내고정을 시행하여, 조기에 슬관절 운동을 시행하여야 슬관절의 기능을 향상시킬 수 있을 것으로 사료되었다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.163-169
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• 2013

Purpose: This study was conducted to confirm the anatomic conformity of the new periarticular locking plates designed by Zimmer on Korean adult bones and to identify the structures at risk during the application of these implants. Methods: The study was performed on the humerus, radius, and tibia of 10 adult cadavers(6 males and 4 females) procured from the cadaveric lab of our hospital. Anteroposterior (AP) and lateral X-rays were taken to confirm that the cadavers were free of any unusual lesions or anatomic variations. We used the 3.5-mm proximal humerus plate, 2.7-mm distal radius plate, 3.5- and 5.0-mm proximal tibia plates, and 3.5-mm distal tibia plate developed by Zimmer, Inc. (Zimmer periarticular locking plate). The longest plate from each group was used to confirm anatomical conformity. Standard approaches were used for each area, and soft tissue was retracted in order to pass the plate beneath the muscle. The position of the plate was confirmed using standard AP and lateral view X-rays. After this procedure had been completed, the region was dissected along the length of the implant to determine the conformity of the implant to bone and the penetrations of screws into the articular surface or violations of any vital structures, such as nerves, blood vessels, or tendons. Results: Excellent anatomical conformity was observed with Zimmer periarticular locking plates for Korean adults. The tibial nerve and the posterior tibial artery were found to be structures at risk when applying a distal tibial plate. Conclusion: Additional posterolateral fixation is recommended when dealing with cases of tibial plateau fracture when the fracture line extends to the posterolateral cortex. We recommend taking proper views using 10~15 degrees of internal rotation to ensure correct screw length and, thus, avoid penetration of vital structures and tendons.