• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.231-237
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• 2023

Background: In the past decade, the number of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) procedures has steadily increased. Patients over 65 years of age comprise the vast majority of recipients, and outcomes have been well documented; however, patients are opting for definitive surgical treatment at younger ages.We aim to report on the effects of age on the long-term clinical outcomes following aTSA. Methods: Among the patients who underwent TSA, 119 shoulders were retrospectively analyzed. Preoperative and postoperative clinical outcome data were collected. Linear regression analysis (univariate and multivariate) was conducted to evaluate the associations of clinical outcomes with age. Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox regression analyses were performed to evaluate implant survival. Results: At final follow-up, patients of all ages undergoing aTSA experienced significant and sustained improvements in all primary outcome measures compared with preoperative values. Based on multivariate analysis, age at the time of surgery was a significant predictor of postoperative outcomes. Excellent implant survival was observed over the course of this study, and Cox regression survival analysis indicated age and sex to not be associated with an increased risk of implant failure. Conclusions: When controlling for sex and follow-up duration, older age was associated with significantly better patient-reported outcome measures. Despite this difference, we noted no significant effects on range of motion or implant survival. Level of evidence: IV.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.245-252
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• 2021

Background: In patients with total elbow arthroplasty (TEA), the soft-tissue around the elbow can be vulnerable to soft-tissue complications. This study aims to assess the outcomes after soft-tissue reconstruction following TEA. Methods: We retrospectively included nine adult patients who underwent soft-tissue reconstruction following TEA. Demographic data and disease characteristics were collected through medical chart reviews. Additionally, we contacted all four patients that were alive at the time of the study by phone to assess any current elbow complications. Local tissue rearrangement was used for soft-tissue reconstruction in six patients, and a pedicle flap was used in three patients. The median follow-up period was 1.3 years (range, 6 months-14.7 years). Results: Seven patients (78%) underwent reoperation. Four patients (44%) had a reoperation for soft-tissue complications, including dehiscence or nonhealing of infected wounds. Five patients (56%) had a reoperation for implant-related complications, including three infections and two peri-prosthetic fractures. At the final follow-ups, six patients (67%) achieved successful wound healing and two patients had continued wound healing issues, while two patients had an antibiotic spacer in situ and one patient underwent an above-the-elbow amputation. Conclusions: This study reports a complication rate of 78% for soft-tissue reconstructions after TEA. Successful soft-tissue healing was achieved in 67% of patients, but at the cost of multiple surgeries. Early definitive soft-tissue reconstruction could prove to be preferable to minor interventions such as irrigation, debridement, and local tissue advancement, or smaller soft-tissue reconstructions using local tissue rearrangement or a pedicled flap at a later stage.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.113-119
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• 2018

Background: This study was undertaken to evaluate the positional relationship between planes of the glenoid component (the scapular plane and the perpendicular plane to the glenoid) and its surrounding structures. Methods: Computed tomography (CT) images of both shoulders of 100 patients were evaluated using the 3-dimensional CT reconstruction program ($Aquarius^{(R)}$; TeraRecon). We determined the most lateral scapular bony structure of the scapular plane and measured the shortest distance between the anterolateral corner of the acromion and the scapular plane. The distance between the scapular plane and the midpoint of the line connecting the posterolateral corner of acromion and the anterior tip of the coracoid process (fulcrum axis) was also evaluated. The perpendicular plane was then adjusted to the glenoid and the same values were re-assessed. Results: The acromion was the most lateral scapular structure of scapular plane and perpendicular plane to the glenoid. The average distance from the anterolateral corner of the acromion to the scapular plane was $10.44{\pm}5.11mm$, and to the plane perpendicular to the glenoid was $9.55{\pm}5.13mm$. The midpoint of fulcrum axis was positioned towards the acromion and was measured at $3.90{\pm}3.21mm$ from the scapular plane and at $3.84{\pm}3.17mm$ from the perpendicular plane to the glenoid. Conclusions: Our data indicates that the relationship between the perpendicular plane to the glenoid plane and its surrounding structures is reliable and can be used as guidelines during glenoid component insertion (level of evidence: Level IV, case series, treatment study).

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.24-28
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• 2019

Background: Glenoid baseplate location is important to good clinical outcomes of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA). The glenoid vault is the determining factor for glenoid baseplate location, but, to date, there are no reports on the effect of central cage location within the glenoid vault on RTSA outcomes when using the $Exactech^{(R)}$ $Equinoxe^{(R)}$ Reverse System. The purpose of this study was to determine the appropriate cage location in relation to the glenoid vault and monitor for vault and/or cortex penetration by the cage. Methods: Data were retrospectively collected from the Samsung Medical Center (SMC) and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH). Patients who underwent RTSA between November 2016 and February 2018 were enrolled. Glenoid vault depth, central cage location within the vault were examined. Inferior glenoid rim-center distance, inferior glenoid rim-cage distance, and center-cage center distances were collected. Results: Twenty-two patients were enrolled. Three SNUBH patients had inappropriate central cage fixation (33.3%) versus 4 SMC patients (30.8%). All cage exposures were superior and posterior to the glenoid vault. Mean center-cage distance was 5.0 mm in the SNUBH group and 5.21 mm in the SMC group. Center-prosthesis distance was significantly longer in the inappropriate fixation group than in the appropriate fixation group (p<0.024). Conclusions: To ensure appropriate glenoid baseplate fixation within the glenoid vault, especially in a small glenoid, the surgeon should place the cage lower than usually targeted, and it should overhang the inferior glenoid rim.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.105-108
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• 2020

Stress fractures of the acromion and scapular spine are well-known complications following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. However, these fractures in patients with massive rotator cuff tear or cuff tear arthropathy are extremely rare, and the pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of these fractures are poorly understood. We report a case of bilateral stress fracture of the posterior angle of the acromion in a patient with massive rotator cuff tear and discuss the pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, and treatment with a review of the literature.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.73-83
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• 2013

목적: 심한 회전근 개 부전을 동반한 관절와 상완 관절염 환자나 가성 마비 환자들에 대한 치료로 역형 견관절 전치환술 시행한 후 최소 3년 추시 결과를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2007년 7월부터 2010년 7월까지 본원에서 역형 견관절 전치환술을 시행 받은 13명(남자: 3명, 여자: 10명)의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 추시 기간은 평균 54.2개월(37~74개월)이었으며, 임상적 결과는 동통에 대한 VAS 점수, 능동적 관절 운동 범위, ASES 평가 방법, Korean 견관절 평가 방법을 이용하였으며, 수술 중 및 수술 후 합병증에 대해서 분석하였다. 결과: 총 13예 중 지연성 심부 감염을 제외한 11예의 동통에 대한 VAS 점수는 술 전 평균 7.5(6~10)점에서 술 후 1.5(0~4)점으로, 능동적 전방 거상은 $42.7(10{\sim}100)^{\circ}$ 에서 $129.1(110{\sim}180)^{\circ}$ 로, ASES 점수는 32.9(11.7~46.7)점에서 80.2(58.3~95.0)점으로, KSS 점수는 36.8(24~47)점에서 78.4(61~92)점으로 호전되었다. 합병증으로는 다양한 정도의 관절와 절흔이 총 13예 중 12예, 수술 중 관절와 골절 1예, 일시적인 신경 손상이 2예 발생하였고, 지연성 심부 감염이 2예 발생하여 재수술이 필요하였다. 결론: 역형 견관절 전치환술은 최소 3년의 추시 결과, 심한 회전근 개 부전을 동반한 관절와 상완 관절염 환자나 가성 마비 환자들에 대해 효과적인 치료 방법의 하나로 생각된다. 그러나, 술 후 재수술이 필요한 지연성 심부 감염 등의 심각한 합병증과 수술 술기와 관련한 합병증의 발생 가능성을 고려해 볼 때 숙련된 의사에 의해 매우 신중하게 시행 되어져야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.37-43
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• 2003

Purpose: To evaluate the results in patients who received total elbow replacement for posttraumatic destroyed or unreduced elbow joint. Materials and Methods: Six patients with posttraumatic destroyed, or unreduced elbow joint, who were nearly impossible to move actively and had pain and grossly unstable joint, were followed up average 42 months. 3 cases were soft tissue injuries and bone defects which were caused by severe comminuted fracture, 1 was a nonunion with comminuted fracture, and 2 were unreduced elbow joint. Total elbow replacement was performed average 10 months after the injury. All the cases were used by semiconstrained prosthesis, and the results were estimated by Mayo elbow perfomance score. Results: Pain was decreased in all the cases postoperatively. Average ranges of motion were improved with active extension 20° and flexion 120°. Mayo elbow performance scores were pain 42.5 points, range of motion 17.5 points, stability 8.3 points, function 19.2 points and totally 87.5 points, and final results were 3 excellent and 3 good. Loosening of prosthesis was not found in all the cases by final follow-up radiograph. Conclusicon: Semiconstrained TER can be used as a effective treatment improving pain and active ranges of motion caused by posttraumatic destroyed or unreduced elbow joint, however, long term follow-up is needed because early loosening of TER can be occurred due to severe bone defects.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.105-110
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• 2011

목적: 견관절 역행성 인공관절 치환술의 합병증을 이해하고 이에 대한 최신의 예방 및 치료 방법을 고찰하는 것이 본 논문의 목적이다. 대상 및 방법: 기존의 구속형 인공관절 기구 (구-소켓 관절 혹은 역행성 구형 관절 디자인)는 견갑골의 외측에 회전 중심이 유지되어 제한된 관절 운동과 관절와 기구에 발생한 과도한 회전력으로 인해 조기 해리를 유발하여 실패해왔다. Grammont 역행성 인공관절 기구는 삼각근이 작용하는 새로운 생역학적 환경을 도입하여 회전근개 결손을 보상할 수 있도록 해준다. 결과: 임상적 경험이 생역학 개념에 부응하면 역행성 인공관절은 회전근 개 결손 견관절 환자에서 $90^{\circ}$이상의 능동적 거상을 회복하게 한다. 그러나 외회전은 특히 소원근 지방침윤 내지 결손이 있는 환자들에서는 종종 제한이 남는다. 내회전 역시 역행성 인공관절 후에는 거의 회복되지 않는다. 삼각근에 충분한 긴장을 회복하지 못하면 인공관절 불안성이 초래된다. 결론: 인공관절 치환술 후 재수술에서 그 결과는 예측가능성이 떨어지고, 합병증 및 재치환술 비율이 더 높음을 인지해야만 한다. 합병증을 인지하고 예방하기 위해서는 명확한 정의와 평가 지침을 포함한 표준화된 감시 장치가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.191-204
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• 2023

Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the humeral head is a rare, yet detrimental complication. Left untreated, humeral head AVN frequently progresses to subchondral fracturing and articular collapse. Cases of late-stage humeral head AVN commonly require invasive procedures including humeral head resurfacing, hemiarthroplasty, and total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) to improve clinical outcomes. However, in cases of early-stage AVN, core decompression of the humeral head is a viable and efficacious short-term treatment option for patients with pre-collapse AVN of the humeral head to improve clinical outcomes and prevent disease progression. Several techniques have been described, however, a percutaneous, arthroscopic-assisted technique may allow for accurate staging and concomitant treatment of intraarticular pathology during surgery, although further long-term clinical studies are necessary to assess its overall outcomes compared with standard techniques. Biologic adjunctive treatments, including synthetic bone grafting, autologous mesenchymal stem cell/bone marrow grafts, and bone allografts are viable options for reducing the progression of AVN to further collapse in the short term, although long-term follow-up with sufficient study power is lacking in current clinical studies. Further long-term outcome studies are required to determine the longevity of core decompression as a conservative measure for early-stage AVN of the humeral head.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.418-426
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• 2019

목적: 고령의 탈구가 동반된 회전근 개 대파열 및 광범위 파열에서 상완골두 탈중심화의 특징을 분석하고자 한다. 또한 견관절 불안 정성 및 치료에 대해서도 살펴보고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2005년 5월부터 2017년 2월까지 65세 이상의 견관절 탈구가 동반된 회전근개 대파열 및 광범위 파열의 45명, 45견 관절 A군과 탈구를 동반하지 않은 회전근 개 대파열 및 광범위 파열의 45명, 45견관절 B군을 대상으로 하였다. 평균 연령은 각각 73.2세, 72.1세였으며 평균 추시 기간은 각각 30.7개월, 31.3개월이었다. A군의 21예(46.7%)에서 관절경적 회전근 개 봉합술만을 시행 받았고 8예(17.8%)에서 회전근 개 봉합술과 함께 전방 관절와순 복원술을 시행 받았다. 16예(35.6%)에서 회전근 개 파열 관절병증으로 역행성 인공관절 전치환술을 시행 받았다. B군의 45예(100%)에서 관절경하 회전근 개 봉합술을 시행 받았다. 저자들은 두 군의 술 전 자기공명영상에서 상완골두 중심부이탈과 상완골두 상승을 측정하였다. 두 군의 시각통증등급 점수, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) 점수 및 University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) 점수가 각각 분석되었다. 결과: A군과 B군의 상완골두 중심부이탈은 평균 후방 7.41 mm와 평균 후방 2.02 mm (p=0.03)였고, 상완골두 상승은 평균 상방 6.66 mm와 평균 상방 2.44 mm (p=0.02)였다. A군과 B군의 ASES 점수는 술 전 평균 32.8점과 평균 33.4점에서 술 후 평균 77.1점(p=0.02)과 78.1점(p=0.02)이었고, 두 군 사이에 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다(p=0.18). UCLA 점수는 술 전 평균 13.1점과 12.8점에서 술 후 평균 28.9점(p=0.02)과 29.5점(p=0.01)으로 향상되었으며. 두 군 사이에 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다(p=0.15). 결론: 65세 이상 고령의 회전근 개 대파열 및 광범위 파열에서 견관절 탈구가 있는 환자들은 없는 환자들보다 술 전 자기공명영상에서 상완골두 중심부이탈과 상완골두 상승이 더 크게 측정되었다. 이러한 측정 방법은 견관절 불안정성을 예상하는 데 도움을 줄 수 있다. 되도록 조기에 회전근 개 봉합술을 시행하며, 전방 관절와순 복원술, 역행성 인공관절 전치환술 등의 다른 치료도 동시에 적극적으로 고려되어야 한다.