• 한국초등과학교육학회지:초등과학교육
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.103-111
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• 1998

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship among spatial ability, learning styles, visual-perception- recall abiltiy, and the conceptual construction of the earth and moon's motion. Four paper-and-pencil tests were used to measure students' cognitive variables. Spatial ability was measured by Spatial Visualization Test, visual-perception-recall ability was measured by Rey's Figure which also have used to test visual- perception-recall ability of right-temporal lobes, and VVT were used to investigate students' learning styles. further, the test of concept construction was consisted of 15 items about the earth and moon's motion developed by researcher One hundred and twenty-seven 6th-, one hundred and sixteen 7th-, eighty-seven 9th-grade, ninety-three college students were participated in the investigation of the effects of age and learning style on conceptual construction. In the analysis of students' performances, spatial ability, visual-perception-recall ability, and conceptual achievement showed an increasing pattern with grading. In addition, visual learner's conceptual achievement showed a significantly higher score on conceptual test than verbal learner's(p<0.05). The results of the present study supported tile hypothesis that learning styles would differently influence to learning atmospheric concepts by students'learning styles. This study also indicated to be considered the students' spatial ability in learning atmospheric concepts.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.271-287
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• 2021

Background: Postoperative pain management is crucial for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). There have been many recent clinical trials on post-TKA peripheral nerve block; however, they have reported inconsistent findings. In this meta-analysis, we aimed to comprehensively analyze studies on post-TKA analgesia to provide evidence-based clinical suggestions. Methods: We performed a computer-based query of PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and the Web of Science to retrieve related articles using neurothe following search terms: nerve block, nerve blockade, chemodenervation, chemical neurolysis, peridural block, epidural anesthesia, extradural anesthesia, total knee arthroplasty, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and others. After quality evaluation and data extraction, we analyzed the complications, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, patient satisfaction, perioperative opioid dosage, and rehabilitation indices. Evidence was rated using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach. Results: We included 16 randomized controlled trials involving 981 patients (511 receiving peripheral nerve block and 470 receiving epidural block) in the final analysis. Compared with an epidural block, a peripheral nerve block significantly reduced complications. There were no significant between-group differences in the postoperative VAS score, patient satisfaction, perioperative opioid dosage, and rehabilitation indices. Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate that the peripheral nerve block is superior to the epidural block in reducing complications without compromising the analgesic effect and patient satisfaction. Therefore, a peripheral nerve block is a safe and effective postoperative analgesic method with encouraging clinical prospects.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.221-228
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• 2015

Background: The The purpose of this study was to make a comparative analysis of the clinical outcomes after the operative treatment of refractory medial epicondylitis between the suture anchor group and the non-suture anchor group. Methods: We enrolled 20 patients (7 men and 13 women) with recalcitrant medial epicondylitis who were able to receive operative treatment in a minimum of an 18-month follow-up. The mean age was 48.6 years (range, 36-59 years). The patients were allocated into either the suture anchor group (7 patients) or the non-suture anchor group (13 patients). We evaluated clinical outcomes using the visual analog scale (VAS), the pain grading system of Nirschl and Pettrone, and postoperative grip strength. Results: The VAS score decreased from 8.8 to 2.0 for the suture anchor group and from 8.6 to 1.3 for the non-suture anchor group (p=0.16). The postoperative grip strength was 95%, 93% of the non-treated arm in both groups (p=0.32). The postoperative satisfaction level was good in 5 patients and fair in 2 for the suture anchor group and excellent in 5 patients, good, in 4, and fair, in 4 for the non-suture anchor group (p=0.43). The clinical outcomes did not show a statistically significant difference between the two groups. Conclusions: We found that patients with recalcitrant medial epicondylitis were treated reliably with satisfactory clinical outcomes whether or not suture anchors were used. We believe the use of suture anchors when more than 50% of the tendon origin is affected provides an effective and favorable treatment modality.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.112-120
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• 2022

Background: The prognostic factors for patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears (RCTs) include tear size, muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration. However, the influence of early coexisting degenerative changes on RCT outcomes is unappreciated. The purpose of this study was to calculate the impact that pre-existing partial glenohumeral cartilaginous changes have on patients undergoing arthroscopic RCT repair. Methods: A study of 54 patients undergoing arthroscopic RCT repair was undertaken. The presence of co-existing patches of glenohumeral degenerative cartilaginous changes and RCT size was recorded at surgery. Pre- and postoperative outcomes were assessed using traditional (Oxford Shoulder Score [OSS], 5-level EuroQol-5D [EQ-5D-5L] questionnaire and EuroQol visual analog scale [EQ-VAS]) and patient-centric re-formatted prisms. Outcomes were assessed as an entire dataset, and sub-group analysis was performed according to the grade of co-existing arthritis and tear size. Results: Significant improvements (p<0.05) in clinical outcomes were recognized when assessed using either the traditional or reformatted prisms (average % improvements in OSS, EQ-5D-5L and EQ-VAS were 47%, 33% and 43%, respectively; average improvements in pain, function, and psychological well-being were 48%, 33% and, 29%, respectively). Positive gain was noted in all sub-groups of arthritic grading and tear size. Conclusions: Good clinical outcomes can be achieved following RCT repair even in the presence of local partial degenerative cartilage changes and advancing tear size. These benefits are patient-centered but require RCT repairability.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.484-492
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• 1999

목적: 안구제거술 후 삽입한 hydroxyapatite 안구보충물 내로의 혈관 신생 여부의 평가에 $^{99m}Tc$-MDP 골신티그라피의 임상적 유용성에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 안구적출술이나 안구내용물 제거술의 방법을 이용하여 안구 제거 후 hydroxyapatite 보충물을 삽입한 24명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다(여자 7명, 남자 17명, 연령 분포 $12{\sim}78$세, 평균 연령 36세, 안구적출술 12명, 안구내용물 제거술12명) Hydroxyapatite 보충물 삽입 후 $3{\sim}33$주($3{\sim}10$주 사이에 4명, $11{\sim}20$주 사이에 10명, $21{\sim}33$주 사이에 10명) 사이에 $^{99m}Tc$-MDP 골신티그라피를 시행하였다. 방사능 섭취 정도는 육안적으로 안구보충물과 비교(nasal bridge) 및 반대측 안구와 비교하여 안구 보충물이 비교보다 강할 경우 등급 4, 같을 경우 등급 3, 비교와 반대측 안구 사이일 경우 등급 2, 그 이하일 경우 등급 1로 하였다. 또한 골신티그라피 정면 영상에서 관심영역을 안구 보충물과 반대측 안구에 같은 크기로 설정하여 방사능 계수 비(H/N ratio)를 구하였다. 검사 시기와 방사능 섭취의 등급 분류, 방사능 계수 비와 안구 고정술 후 성공여부와의 관계를 분석하였다. 결과: 등급 2 이상, 방사능 계수 비가 1.56 이상인 환자 중 추적 관찰할 수 없었던 2명을 제외한 19명 모두에서 천공 시 출혈을 확인하였고, 의안과 연결하여 안구 고정술을 시행하였다. 방사능 섭취 정도를 육안적 분류 방법과 정량적 측정 방법에 의한 결과는 두 방법 모두 통계적으로 유의하였고 검사 시기와 방사능 계수 비 사이에 각각 유의한 상관관계가 있었으나 수술 방법에 따른 차이는 보이지 않았다. 결론: $^{99m}Tc$-MDP 골신티그라피의 방사능 섭취 등급 분류와 방사능 계수 비는 안구고정술의 시기 결정에 도움을 주었다. 안구적출술과 안구내용물제거술의 수술 방법 차이에 관계없이 안구고정술을 위한 첫 검사 시기는 안구보충물삽입 후 $11{\sim}20$주 사이가 좋을 것으로 생각되며, 등급 2, 방사능 계수 비 1.56 이상인 경우에는 안구 고정술을 시행하여 좋은 결과를 기대할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.