• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.19-22
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• 2016

Purpose: We compared the results of total ankle arthroplasty in patients with preoperative varus deformity of more than $20^{\circ}$ with those of patients with varus deformity less than $20^{\circ}$. Materials and Methods: From January 2005 to January 2013, 9 ankles with preoperative varus deformity of more than $20^{\circ}$ (varus group) and 31 ankles with varus deformity less than $20^{\circ}$ (control group) underwent total ankle arthroplasty. Clinical results were evaluated using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, and radiographic results were assessed using tibiotalar varus angle in standing anteroposterior radiographs taken preoperatively and at the last follow-up. Results: The mean duration of clinical follow-up was 42.8 months (14~60 months). The AOFAS score was improved by a mean 47.0 points in the varus group and 37.6 points in the control group. Statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups (p=0.041). Tibiotalar varus angle measured at the last follow-up radiograph was $2.5^{\circ}$ in the varus group and $1.0^{\circ}$ in the control group and the difference was not statistically significant (p=0.820). Conclusion: Satisfactory clinical and radiographic results can be achieved in patients with varus deformity more than $20^{\circ}$ by precise bone resection and soft tissue release.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제10권8호
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• pp.603-610
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• 2016

체중부하 상태에서의 족관절 검사 시 양측 족관절을 동시 촬영 했을 때와 편측 족관절을 나누어 각각 촬영 했을 때, 족관절염의 평가에 해당되는 측정값들의 변화에 대해 알아보고자 한다. 양측을 동시촬영 할 때, 다리를 모아 촬영하게 됨으로 Tibia axis축이 기울게 되고, 족관절의 external rotation으로 인해 족관절의 각도와 joint space의 왜곡이 발생하게 된다. 양측 족관절 동시촬영과 편측 족관절을 나누어 촬영한 영상을 PACS system 이용하여 족관절 평가에 이용되는 TAS, TT, TMM, JSW, Tibiotalar joint, Fibulotalar joint의 측정값을 구한 후 통계 분석 하였다. 각도 측정에 있어, 체중부하 양측 족관절 동시 촬영한 검사의 오른쪽 족관절의 TAS, TT, TMM 측정값은 $87.24^{\circ}$, $6.44^{\circ}$, $26.67^{\circ}$ 이였으며 편측을 나누어 촬영한 오른쪽 족관절의 TAS, TT, TMM은 $88.93^{\circ}$, $2.41^{\circ}$, $19.77^{\circ}$ 였다. 양측 족관절 동시촬영의 왼쪽 족관절 TAS, TT, TMM의 측정값은 $87.25^{\circ}$, $5.71^{\circ}$, $23.92^{\circ}$ 였으며 편측을 나누어 촬영한 왼쪽 족관절의 TAS, TT, TMM은 $88.75^{\circ}$, $3.19^{\circ}$, $21.45^{\circ}$ 였다. 양측 족관절을 동시촬영한 검사와 편측을 나누어 촬영한 족관절과의 비교 시, 양측을 동시 촬영한 검사에서 족관절 평가의 중증도 비율이 높게 나타났으며, 자세로 인한 측정값의 왜곡을 확인할 수 있었다. 반면 너비 측정에서 JSW, Tibiotalar joint는 검사 자세로 인한 측정값들 간의 유의성은 없었지만, Fibulotalar joint 의 양측 족관절 동시 검사에서 오른쪽 0.98mm 왼쪽 1.22mm 로 나타났고, 한쪽씩 촬영한 오른쪽 족관절에서는 1.6mm 왼쪽 1.22mm로 측정 자세로 인한 측정값의 유의한 차이를 보였다. 따라서 족관절염 평가를 위한 체중부하 족관절 검사시 양측을 동시에 검사하기 보다는 각각의 족관절을 나누어 촬영하는 것이 족관절염 평가값에 왜곡을 최소화 하며, 측정값의 정확성을 높일 수 있다.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.93-98
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• 2003

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to investigate an occurrence of valgus deformity of ankle joint after vascularized fibular graft in children. Materials and Methods : Four children under 15 years who were surgically treated with vascularized fibular graft were studied. The age of the patients was from 4 years to 13 years, the follow-up period was from 24 months to 108 months. The causes of vascularized fibular graft were open fracture (1 case), congenital psuedarthrosis (2 cases), hypoplastic ulna (1 case). The tibiofibular synostosis was done in 3 cases and not in 1 case. We measured the tibiotalar angle and bimalleolar angle at immediately postoperative and final radiography, and checked ankle motion, pain, and instability of ankle joint. Results : The A-P mortise angle was not different between initial and final radiography in all cases. The intermalleolar angle increased in all cases at the final radiography. There were no pain, instability and limitation of ankle motion. Conclusion: We consider the tibiofibular synostosis can prevent from ankle valgus deformity after vascularized fibular graft in children.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.20-30
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• 2016

Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) recovers the alignment of the knee joint, but fails to automatically restore the alignment and function of the hip and ankle joints. It may affect the alignment and stability of the knee joint, therefore therapeutic intervention in hip and ankle joint is necessary for the rehabilitation process after TKA. Objects: The aim of this study was to comparison of the effects of the two exercise methods on the coronal plane alignment after TKA. This study conducted an experiment by dividing subjects into a lower extremity isometric co-contraction group (LEIC) and a quadriceps isolated isometric contraction (QIIC) group. Methods: A total of 37 subjects were randomly assigned to the LEIC ($n_1$=19) or the QIIC ($n_2$=18). Exercise was applied to five times per week for three weeks, starting on the eighth day after surgery. Range of motion exercises were performed as a common intervention and then each group performed quadriceps isometric contraction exercises with 10 sets of 5 repetitions. Radiological imaging was performed prior to surgery, one month and six months after surgery. In addition, the hip-knee-ankle angle (HKA) and tibiotalar angle (TTA) were measured. Results: The HKA was close to neutral in the LEIC rather than the QIIC (p<.05). The LEIC showed varus and the QIIC exhibited valgus TTA (p<.05). In a comparison of HKA and TTA over time, there was no significant change in either group (p>.05). According to the comparison of the TTA before surgery, the LEIC showed significant changes in the varus direction (p<.05), while there was no significant change in the QIIC (p>.05). Conclusion: The LEIC method triggered changes in the TTA and brought the HKA close to the neutral. Thus, LEIC is more effective than QIIC in creating stability in the coronal plane alignment of the knee and ankle joints after TKA.