• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.18-22
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• 2001

Most of Danis-Weber type B fracture has an oblique fracture plane proximal posteriorly to distal anteriorly. In these cases, the lateral plate has become widely accepted. However some limitation to the use of the lateral plate exist. The plate must be bent accurately and the screws in the distal fragment must be unicortical to avoid penetration into the joint, predisposing it to poor fixation in the osteoporotic bone. In 1982, Brunner and Weber introduced the antiglide plate for fixation of the shaft oblique fracture of the distal fibula, but it has not widely used. The author reviewed 21 cases treated by antiglide plate fixation from March, 1995 to March, 1999 which could be follow-up more than 1 year. We analysed the result radiographically and clinically using Ankle-Hindfoot scale(100 % total) of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society. The results obrained were as follows: 1. All fracture were united at average 8 weeks clinically and radiographically. 2. According to the Ankle- Hindfoot scale, 8 cases were above 90 points, 11 cases were beet ween 80 and 89 points and two cases were below 80 points. 3. One case had an injury to intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.156-160
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• 2002

Purpose: To analyze the clinical outcome of triple arthrodesis for the posttraumatic arthritis after calcaneal fractures. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 22 posttraumatic arthritis patients who underwent a triple arthrodesis from March 1991 to May 1998. The mean duration of follow up was 74 months(range, 36-123 months). The pain, function and alignment were evaluated by the modified ankle-hindfoot scale of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society(AOFAS) clinically and the union rate, the duration of union and the degenerative change of adjacent joints radiographically were evaluated. Results: The mean duration from injury to arthrodesis was 33 months (range, 12-132 months). The AOFAS score improved from 36.4 points(range, 14-64) preoperatively to 67.6(range, 25-90) postoperatively. The union rate was 90.1% radiographically, the mean duration of union was 14.3 weeks(range, 12-21 weeks) and the degenerative change in the adjacent joint was showed in 12 patients(54.5%). There were 2 cases of talonavicular nonunion, one superficial wound infection and one partial skin necrosis. Conclusion: Triple arthrodesis for posttraumatic arthritis after calcaneal fractures is a useful method for relief of pain and correction of posttraumatic hindfoot deformity, as an evidenced by the satisfactory clinical outcome. Although a high prevalence of subsequent arthritis of the ankle and midtarsal joint was noted radiographically, we found that it was not clinically relevant.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.202-207
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiological and clinical outcomes of tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis using retrograde compressive intramedullary nail for patients with complex hindfoot problems, including Charcot arthropathy, osteonecrosis of talus, combined arthritis of the ankle and subtalar joint, failure of previous ankle arthrodesis, and failed total ankle arthroplasty. Materials and Methods: Eighteen consecutive patients (10 men and 8 women) with an average age of 54 years (range, 42~72 years) underwent tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis using retrograde compressive intramedullary nail fixation. The mean duration of follow-up was 16 months (range, 12~23 months). Radiological evaluation included assessment of the union status of ankle and subtalar joints. Clinical evaluations included visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain and patient satisfaction, and postoperative complications were analyzed. Results: Radiological union was achieved in 14 ankle joints (77%) and 16 subtalar joints (88%) at an average of 16 weeks (range, 14~40 weeks) and 14 weeks (range, 12~24 weeks), respectively. The preoperative VAS were 4.6 (range, 4~8) at rest and 8.2 (range, 7~10) during walking, and the postoperative VAS were 2.2 (range, 0~3) and 4.6 (range, 4~6), respectively (p<0.05). There were 6 nonunions (4 ankle joints and 2 subtalar joints), 3 tibia fractures, 2 delayed union of ankle joints, and 2 breakage of the implant. Conclusion: Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis using retrograde compressive intramedullary nail may be considered as a viable option in patients with complex hindfoot problems.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.133-140
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• 2021

Purpose: This paper reports the surgical treatment results of open calcaneal fractures performed at the author's clinics focusing on open calcaneal fractures to help understand the appropriate treatment and realistic outcomes. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on 22 cases out of 30 patients who visited the hospital from February 2009 to December 2019 and were followed up for more than one year. In open fractures, the fracture was classified using the Gustilo-Anderson classification and was evaluated using the soft tissue status at the time of visit. Intra-articular calcaneal fractures were classified using Sanders classification. The radiological parameters were measured for the Böhler angle, Gissane angle, calcaneal length, height, and width before and after surgery, and at the last follow-up. The clinical outcomes were evaluated using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scale and investigated complications. In addition, statistical analysis of the incidence and associated factors of posttraumatic arthritis was conducted. Results: In all cases, the surgical treatment was performed by minimally invasive surgery. The AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scale conducted for a clinical evaluation of the final follow-up was averaged 72.5 points. In the classification of open fractures, the Gustilo-Anderson classification type IIIA was the most common, and the Sanders type III was the most common. Of the 22 cases after surgery, 15 cases had complications, 11 cases had posttraumatic arthritis, eight cases had an infection, and 4 cases had both complications. Only the Sanders classification showed a statistically significant correlation with the incidence of posttraumatic osteoarthritis (p-value 0.032). Conclusion: In treating open calcaneal fractures, internal fixation by a minimally invasive approach showed relatively satisfactory results. However, follow-up research will be needed, including the results of a long-term follow-up through a large number of cases and comparative studies with other surgical methods.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.321-335
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• 2020

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of neck traction and foot type on plantar pressure distribution during walking. Method: Total of 24 data were collected from women working with a computer for more than 6 hours every day. Three groups by foot type were divided: Pes Planus, normal foot, and Pes Cavus. Depending on the foot type and cervical traction, plantar pressure variables were measured; CA, MF, PP, and CT. Each variable was divided into 12 masks. MANOVA was performed for the difference of plantar pressure variables by foot type, and a paired t-test was performed for the cervical traction within groups. Results: The total CA decreased in the Pes Planus (p<.001) and Pes Cavus (p<.05) groups. MF increased in the big toe (p<.01) and 2nd toe (p<.05) of the normal foot, and MF-3rd metatarsal decreased (p<.01). The MF-2nd toe (p<.01) and 3rd toe (p<.05) of Pes Cavus decreased. The PP decreased in 2nd toe (p<.05), 3rd toe (p<.01), and 4th toe (p<.05) of the Pes Cavus. In normal foot, the PP-3rd metatarsal (p<.05) and PP-4th metatarsal (p<.01) reduced. In Pes Planus, PP decreased in the hindfoot (p<.05). In Pes Cavus group wearing a neck-tractor, the CT-hindfoot increased (p<.05). Conclusion: There was a significant change in the plantar pressure change by foot type after neck traction. When walking with a neck-tractor, the heel impact was alleviated in the Pes Planus, and the Pes Cavus showed the smooth and effective propulsion in the push-off. Overall, weight acceptance was effectively performed when walking with neck-traction. It was also found that the neck-tractor corrects the alignment of the neck, thereby creating a more stable gait pattern.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.171-176
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• 2022

Purpose: This study reports on a series of patients with chronic lateral ankle instability that underwent the Brostrom procedure with suture tape augmentation and allowed early unrestricted weight-bearing in a simple stirrup brace. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on 36 patients (22 males and 14 females of mean age 34 years [range 23~48 years]) with chronic lateral ankle instability treated using the Brostrom procedure using suture tape augmentation and inferior extensor retinaculum reinforcement with a fiber-wire connected to a SwiveLock screw inserted into the talus. When possible, patients started unrestricted weight-bearing in a stirrup brace from the third postoperative day. Demographics and functional outcomes, including American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot, visual analogue scale (VAS), and satisfaction scores, were recorded. In addition, varus stress radiographs obtained before and 24 months after surgery were compared. Patients were followed for a mean 29 months (range 25~40 months). Results: Mean AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scores increased from 51 points preoperatively to 92 points at final follow-up, and mean VAS decreased from 6.8 to 1.2 points. Mean patient satisfaction scores were 8.7 at 12 months and 9.6 at 24 months. Stress radiographs demonstrated that talar tilt decreased from a mean 18 degrees preoperatively to 7 degrees at 24 months. Conclusion: Early unrestricted weight-bearing in a stirrup brace following the Brostrom procedure with suture tape augmentation is a successful protocol for treating chronic lateral ankle instability.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.206-213
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• 2005

목적: 거골 박리성 골연골염에서 관절경적 단순 변연 절제술과 다발성 천공술을 이용한 치료의 유효성을 평가하고 그 결과를 비교하여 보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1997년 9월부터 2003년 12월까지 거골의 박리성 골연골염으로 진단되어 관절경적 수술을 시행한 후 1년 이상 추시가 가능했던 환자 29명(남자 21명, 여자 8명)을 대상으로 하였으며, 14명의 환자는 변연 절제술(I 군)을, 15명의 환자는 다발성 천공술(II군)을 시행하였다. 환자의 평균 나이는 34.4세(I군 33.8세, II군 37.5세)였고, 평균 추시기간은 43.2개월(I군 46.4개월, II군 40.1개월)이었다. 수술 전 단순 방사선 사진과 자기공명영상 검사를 촬영하고 관절경을 통해 병변의 진행 정도를 확인하였고, Ankle-hindfoot 점수와 주관적 및 객관적 기능 점수를 측정하여 그 결과를 비교하였다. 결과: 병변의 위치는 내측이 20예(I군 7예, II군 13예) 외측이 6예(I군 5예, II군 1예1)였으며 내외측에 모두 병변이 있는 경우가 3예(I군 2예, II군 1예)가 있었다. 병변의 진행정도는 Berndt 와 Harty의 분류상 II기가 4예(I군 4예, II군 0예), III기가 19예(I군 9예, II군 10예), IV기가 6예(I군 1예, II군 5예)였다. Ankle-hindfoot 점수는 술전 $53.9{\pm}5.2$점(I군 $53.1{\pm}2.7$점, II군 $54.6{\pm}6.8$점)에서 술후 $82.3{\pm}8.8$점(I군 $85.1{\pm}8.5$점, II군 $80.7{\pm}8.5$점)으로 향상되었으며, 주관적 및 객관적 기능 점수는 술전 $50.2{\pm}9.7$점(I군 $49.6{\pm}10.5$점, II군 $50.7{\pm}9.2$점)에서 술후 $83.8{\pm}8.6$(I군 $84.6{\pm}7.7$점, II군 $83.0{\pm}9.6$점)으로 향상되었다. 두 군 간의 비교에서 유의한 차이는 보이지 않았다. 결론: 관절경적 변연 절제술과 다발성 천공술은 두 군 모두에서 만족할만한 결과를 얻었으며 두 군 사이에 임상적 결과의 차이는 없었다.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.39-44
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• 2007

목적: 저자들은 각종 질환이나 외상에 대해 거골하 관절경술을 시행한 환자를 대상으로 그 결과를 분석하여 거골하 관절경의 적응증과 그 유용성에 대하여 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2002년 9월부터 2005년 8월까지 본원에서 거골하 관절경을 시행하고 1년 이상 추시가 가능하였던 54명, 57예를 대상으로 하였다. 환자의 성별은 남자 43예, 여자 14예였고, 평균 연령은 40세, 평균 추시 기간은 18개월이었다. 술전 진단은 족근 동 증후군 19예, 퇴행성 관절염 13예, 종골 골절 10예, 관절 섬유화 5예, 삼각골 증후군 3예, 거골 골절 3예, 거종 결합 3예, 종골 종양 1예였다. 결과의 분석은 술전 및 술후 AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scale과 환자의 만족도를 조사하여 평가하였으며 그 외 거골하 관절경술로 인한 합병증의 유무를 조사하였다. 결과: 관절경술은 활액막 절제술 23예, 거골하 관절 유합술 13예, 진단적 관절경술 11예, 유착 박리술 5예, 유리체 제거술 4예, 삼각골 제거술 3예, 관절경적 골절 정복술 1예가 시행되었으며 이중 4예에서 두 가지 수술이 병행되었다. 동반된 질환으로는 족관절의 충돌 증후군이 17예, 만성 족관절 불안정성이 11예, 거골의 골연골 병변이 7예 관찰되었으며, 이에 대해 족관절 관절경술 25예, 변형 Brostrom 수술 11예 등의 동반 술식이 시행되었다. AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scale은 거골하 관절 유합술을 시행한 군에서는 술전 33점에서 술후 77점으로 향상되었으며, 그 이외의 군에서는 술전 69점에서 술후 89점으로 향상되었다. 환자의 만족도는 42예에서 만족, 4예에서 불만족을 표시하여 91%의 만족도를 나타내었으며 특별한 합병증은 발견되지 않았다. 결론: 적절한 적응증에 대해 시행한 거골하 관절경술은 관절에 대한 손상을 가능한 줄이면서 병변을 정확하게 치료할 수 있는 장점을 가진 유용한 술식이나 기법의 숙달을 위한 노력 이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.522-529
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• 2018

목적: 본 연구에서는 아킬레스건 파열 시 초음파 유도하 경피적 아킬레스건 봉합술과 개방적 봉합술의 임상적 결과에 대하여 비교, 분석하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2015년 1월부터 2017년 2월까지 아킬레스건 파열로 초음파 유도하 경피적 봉합술을 시행 받은 12예(A군)와 개방적 봉합술을 시행 받은 18예(B군)를 대상으로 하였다. Arner-Lindholm scale, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score, Achilles tendon total rupture score (ATRS), 수술 후 만족도(전반적/미용적)에 대한 visual analogue scale(VAS), 한쪽 발꿈치 들기 가능 시기로 임상적 평가를 하였고, 그 외 합병증에 대해 평가하였다. 결과: 각 군별 평균 Arner-Lindholm scale, AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score (A군: 92.3점/B군: 91.6점), ATRS (A군: 88.9점/B군: 87.6점), 한쪽 발꿈치 들기 가능 시기(A군: 3.75개월/B군: 3.65개월)는 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었으나(p=0.884, p=0.755, p=0.983, p=0.645) 수술 후 결과에 대한 전반적, 미용적 만족도는 B군(8.2/6.7)에 비해 A군(9.1/9.9)에서 유의하게 높았다(p=0.035, p=0.001). A군에서 2예의 봉합부위 신연(elongation)을 보였고, B군에서 1예의 심부 감염으로 인한 재파열과 1예의 천부 감염을 보였다. 결론: 초음파 유도하 경피적 봉합술은 개방적 봉합술과 비교할 때 비슷한 임상적 결과를 제공할 뿐 아니라 더 높은 주관적, 미용적 만족도와 함께 비복 신경 손상 등의 합병증을 최소화할 수 있는 결과를 보여 아킬레스건 파열의 치료에 있어 유용하게 고려될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.157-163
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• 2021

목적: 아킬레스건의 황색종은 드물게 발생하며 증상이 심할 경우 수술적 치료가 필요한 경우가 있다. 전 절제술 후 재건술은 높은 수술의 숙련도를 요하며 다양한 합병증에 대한 우려가 있다. 본 연구에서는 양측 아킬레스건에 발생한 거대 황색종에 대해 자가 아킬레스건을 보존하는 쐐기형 절제술 후 추시 결과를 분석하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2010년 7월부터 2018년 5월까지 양측 아킬레스건에 발생한 황색종 환자 5명에 대해 자가 아킬레스건을 보존하는 쐐기형 절제술을 시행하였다. 평균 나이는 49세(범위, 40-55세)였고 추시 기간은 평균 21.4개월(범위, 12-31개월), 남자는 3명, 여자는 2명이었다. 수술 후 발생한 합병증을 기록하였으며 족관절 운동 범위, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society(AOFAS) ankle/hindfoot score, 치료 만족도 시각적 척도(visual analogue scale for overall satisfaction), single-limb heel raise 가능 여부, 그리고 직장으로의 복귀 시간을 측정하여 수술 후 임상적인 평가를 시행하였다. 결과: 1명에서 열개창(wound dehiscence)이 발생하였으며 추가적인 수술적 치료 없이 호전되었다. 마지막 추시에서 모든 환자들의 족관절의 운동 범위는 정상이었으며 AOFAS ankle/hindfoot score는 평균 91점(범위, 85-96점)이었고 치료 만족도 시각적 척도는 8-10점의 분포를 보였다. 직장으로의 복귀는 평균 27.6일(범위, 17-58일)이었으며 모든 환자는 single-limb heel raise가 가능하였다. 결론: 아킬레스건에 황색종이 발생하였을 경우 자가 아킬레스건을 보존하며 시행하는 쐐기형 절제술은 좋은 수술적 치료가 될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.