• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.212-221
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• 2008

The total hip replacement (THR) has been used as the most effective way to restore the function of damaged hip joint. However, various factors have caused some side effects after the THR. Unfortunately, the success of the THR have been decided only by the proficiency of surgeons so far. Hence, It is necessary to find the way to minimize the side effect caused by those factors. The purpose of this study was to suggest the definite data, which can be used to design and choose the optimal hip implant. Using finite element analysis (FEA), the biomechanical condition of bone cement was evaluated. Stress patterns were analyzed in three conditions: cement mantle, procimal femur and stem-cement contact surface. Additionally, micro-motion was analyzed in the stem-cement contact surface. The 3-D femur model was reconstructed from 2-D computerized tomography (CT) images. Raw CT images were preprocessed by image processing technique (i.e. edge detection). In this study, automated edge detection system was created by MATLAB coding for effective and rapid image processing. The 3-D femur model was reconstructed based on anatomical parameters. The stem shape was designed using that parameters. The analysis of the finite element models was performed with the variation of parameters. The biomechanical influence of each parameter was analyzed and derived optimal parameters. Moreover, the results of FE A using commercial stem model (Zimmer's V erSys) were similar to the results of stem model that was used in this study. Through the study, the improved designs and optimal factors for clinical application were suggested. We expect that the results can suggest solutions to minimize various side effects.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.175-182
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• 2023

Purpose: This study aims to compare patients in whom fixation failure occurred via cut-out (CO) or cut-through (CT) in order to determine patient factors and radiographic parameters that may be predictive of each mechanism. Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study includes 18 patients with intertrochanteric (IT) hip fractures (AO/OTA classification 31A1.3) who underwent treatment using a single lag screw design intramedullary nail in whom fixation failure occurred within one year. All patients were reviewed for demographics and radiographic parameters including tip-to-apex distance (TAD), posteromedial calcar continuity, neck-shaft angle, lateral wall thickness, and others. Patients were grouped into cohorts based on the mechanism of failure, either lag screw CO or CT, and a comparison was performed. Results: No differences in demographics, injury details, fracture classifications, or radiographic parameters were observed between CO/CT cohorts. Of note, a similar rate of post-reduction TAD>25 mm (P=0.936) was observed between groups. A higher rate of DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) confirmed osteoporosis (25.0% vs. 60.0%) was observed in the CT group, but without significance. Conclusion: The mechanism of CT failure during intramedullary nail fixation of an IT fracture did not show an association with clinical data including patient demographics, reduction accuracy, or radiographic parameters. As reported in previous biomechanical studies, the main predictive factor for patients in whom early failure might occur via the CT effect mechanism may be related to bone quality; however, conduct of larger studies will be required in order to determine whether there is a difference in bone quality.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.115-123
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• 2003

연구계획: 골반골의 악성골종양의 재건술에서 체외열처리를 이용한 재활용 자가골 이식술 및 인공 관절 치환술을 시행한 3례의 후향적 연구 연구목적: 골반골의 악성골종양의 재건술에서 체외열처리를 이용한 재활용 자가골 이식술 및 인공 관절 치환술이 골반골의 재건에 있어 그 유용성을 알아보고자 하였다. 증례: 증 례 1~20세 여자 환자로 3개월 전부터 시작된 우측 고관절부와 대퇴부 동통을 주소로 외부 병원에서 우측 장골에 소파술 및 골 시멘트 충전술 시행 후 악성 골종양으로 진단하에 술 후 방사선 치료 6회 시행 후 전원되어 우측 장골 광범위 절제술 및 섭씨 132도에서 2분간 열처리 후 자가골 재삽입술 시행하고 우측 고관절의 인공 관절 치환술 (ABG$^{(R)}$)을 병행하였다. 수술 당시 전이의 증거는 없었으며 술후 조직 병리 검사상 고분화 골육종 진단되었으며 술전 또는 술후 화학 요법은 시행하지 않았다. 증 례2~56세 여자 환자로 약 3개월 전부터 시작된 우측 대퇴부 동통으로 방사선 검사상 이상 발견되어 전원 후 절개 생검 시행하였다. 결과상 골육종 진단되어 우측 골반골 광범위 절제술 후 섭씨 6 5도 하에서 3 0분간 저온 열처리 후 자가골 삽입 고정술 시행하고 우측 고관절에 대하여 인공 관절 치환술 (ABG$^{(R)}$)을 병행하였다. 수술 당시 전이의 증거는 없었으며 술 후 조직 병리 검사상 고등급 섬유모세포형의 골육종이 진단되었다. 술후 화학 요법은 HDMTX, ADR, CDDP으로 시행하였다. 증 례 3~46세 여자 환자로 우연히 발견된 좌측 장골의 종괴로 연골육종 의심 하에 좌측 골반골 광범위 절제술 후 섭씨 65도 하에서 30분간 저온 열처리 후 자가골 삽입 고정술 시행하고 좌측 고관절에 대하여 인공 관절 치환술 (Protek$^{(R)}$)을 병행하였다. 수술 당시 전이의 증거는 없었으며 술후 조직 병리 검사상 II/III 등급의 연골육종이 진단되었다. 결과: 최종 추시상 각 증례의 종양학적 및 기능적 결과는 증례 1은 7년 추시상 국소적 재발이 없는 상태였으며 Ennecking 등에 따른 기능적 평가 지수에서 53%로 평가되었다. 방사선 추시상 약 1년에서 1년 6개월 사이에 골유합이 관찰되었으며 최종 추시시 장골의 재건 금속판의 파괴 소견이 보였으나 환자의 증상과 연관되지는 않았다. 증례 2는 3년 6개월 추시상 국소적 및 원격 재발이 없는 상태였으며 기능적 평가 지수는 60%로 평가되었다. 증례 3은 7개월 추시상 국소적 및 원격 재발이 없는 상태였으며 기능적 평가 지수는 63%로 평가되었다. 결론: 체외 열처리를 이용한 재활용 자가골 이식술 및 인공 관절 치환술을 시행한 3례에서 비교적 만족할만한 종양학적 및 기능적 결과를 보였으며 한국에서 동종 골 이식술이 어려운 점을 감안할 때 이 방법은 골반골을 재건하는데 한 방법이 될 수 있을 것이라 사료된다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.147-152
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• 2008

Objectives : Fluoridation of drinking water is known to decrease dental caries, particularly in children. However, the effects of fluoridated water on bone over several decades are still in controversy. To assess the risk of hip fracture related to water fluoridation, we evaluated the hip fracture-related hospitalizations of the elderly between a fluoridated city and non-fluoridated cities in Korea. Methods : Cheongju as a fluoridated area and Chungju, Chuncheon, Suwon, Wonju as non-fluoridated areas were chosen for the study. We established a database of hip fracture hospitalization episode based on the claims data submitted to the Health Insurance Review Agency from January 1995 to December 2002. The hip fracture hospitalization episodes that satisfied the conditions were those that occurred in patients over 65 years old, the injuries had a hip fracture code (ICD-9 820, ICD-10 S72) and the patients were hospitalized for at least 7days. A total of 80,558 cases of hip fracture hospitalization episodes were analyzed. Results : The admission rates for hip fracture increased with the age of the men and women in both a fluoridated city and the non-fluoridated cities (p<0.01). The relative risk of hip fracture increased significantly both for men and women as their age increased. However, any difference in the hip fracture admission rates was not consistently observed between the fluoridated city and the non-fluoridated cities. Conclusions : We cannot conclude that fluoridation of drinking water increases the risk of hip fracture in the elderly.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.62-69
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• 2024

Purpose: To assess current practice in the treatment of osteoporosis in patients who underwent treatment for hip fracture in South Korea. Materials and Methods: A survey of 97 members of the Korean Hip Society, orthopedic hip surgeons who administer treatment for hip fractures in South Korea, was conducted. The survey was conducted for assessment of demographic data and perceptions regarding the management of osteoporosis in patients who have undergone treatment for hip fracture. Analysis of the data was performed using descriptive statistical methods. Results: The majority of participants were between the age of 41 and 50 years, and 74% were practicing in tertiary hospitals. Testing for serum vitamin D levels (82%) was the most commonly performed laboratory test. Calcium and vitamin D were prescribed for more than 80% of patients by 47% and 52% of participants, respectively. Denosumab was the most commonly used first-line treatment option for osteoporosis in hip fracture patients. Bisphosphonate was most often perceived as the cause of atypical femoral fractures, and the most appropriate time for reoperation was postoperative 12 months. Teriparatide was most preferred after cessation of bisphosphonate and only prescribing calcium and vitamin D was most common in high-risk patients for prevention of atypical femoral fracture. Conclusion: The results of this study that surveyed orthopedic hip surgeons showed that most participants followed the current strategy for management of osteoporosis. Because the end result of osteoporosis is a bone fracture, active involvement of orthopedic surgeons is important in treating this condition.

• 대한근관절건강학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한근관절건강학회 1996년도 제4회 춘계학술대회
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• pp.110-121
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• 1996

It is well defined that osteoporosis is an age related disorder and associated with decreased bone mass. It is one of the most important disease lacing the aging population because of its association with fracture of the hip, vertebrae and distal radius. The disease provoke a significant economic burden and major public health problem of an elderly. The life-time risk of hip fracture in white women is approximately 15% which is equal to the combined risk of breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer. Despite its deleterious effect on women's health, knowledge of the epidemiology of osteoporosis in Korea is only beginning. 1970 in Korea has non as the crossover period between the chronic and an Infectious diseases. As the result, the infant mortality declined and an elderly population in Korea increased significantly in the past decade, The average life expectancy of women in Korea is now about 75 years. Thus, the majority of Korean women will spend approximately one-third of their life in the postmenopause state. Therefore, better understanding of bone metabolism and fracture incidence in Korean population is a great interest for the medical community as well as for public health. Currently, no population based epidemiologic data are available to support the incidence of osteoporotic fractures in Korea. However, available data suggest that significant declining of bone mineral density (BMD [g/$cm^2$]) has been occurring in Korean women after menopause. In same population, peak BMD was observed around 33-39 years of age and continue to decline thereafter. An accelerated bone losses occur after the menopause and the average loss is approximately 13% within 15 years from the menopause. The incidence of fracture was highly correlated with an age and bone mineral density. The mean age of menopause in Korean women was 47 years and this age appears to getting younger when analyzed by the birth cohort. An earlier menopausal age and increase life expectancy place Korean women at increase risk for osteoporosis and bone fracture. Korean or Asian women are no longer protected from the risk of bone fracture. Therefore, an early prevention or intervention schemes are essential before the outbreak of osteoporosis and/or fracture occurs in Korean or Asian women.

• 대한의용생체공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한의용생체공학회 1996년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.337-346
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• 1996

Debonding of cement-femoral stem interface has been suggested as a initial focus of loosening mechanism in many previous studies of cemented total hip replacement. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of debonding of cement-femoral stem interface to the bone-cement interface by using three-dimensional non-liner finite element analysis. Three cases of partial debonded, full debonded, full bonded cement-bone interface were modelled with partial bonding of distal 70mm from the tip of femoral stem. Each situation was studied under loading stimulating one-leg stanced gait of 68kg patient. The results showed that under partial and full debonded cement-stem interface condition the peak von Mises stress(3.1 MPa) were observed at the cement of bone-cement interface just under the calcar of proximal medial of femur, and sudden high peak stresses(3.5MPa) were developed at the distal tip of femoral stem at the lateral bone-cement interface in all 3 cases of bonding. The stresses were transfered very little to the cement of upper lateral bone-cement interface in partial and full debonded cases. Thus, once partial or full debonded cement-femoral stem interface occured, 3 times higher stress concentration were developed on the cement of proximal medial bone-cement interface than full bonded interface, and these could cause loosening of cemented total hip replacement. Clinically, preservation of more rigid cement-femoral stem interface may be important factor to prevent loosening of femoral stem.

• Biomaterials and Biomechanics in Bioengineering
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.11-23
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• 2020

Total hip prosthesis is used for the patients who have hip fracture and are unable to recover naturally. To de-sign highly durable prostheses one has to take into account the natural processes occurring in the bone. Finite element analysis is a computer based numerical analysis method which can be used to calculate the response of a model to a set of well-defined boundary conditions. In this paper, the static load analysis is based, by se-lecting the peak load during the stumbling activity. Two different implant materials have been selected to study appropriate material. The results showed the difference of maximum von Misses stress and detected the frac-ture of the femur shaft for different model (Charnley and Osteal) implant with the extended finite element method (XFEM), and after the results of the numerical simulation of XFEM for different was used in deter-mining the stress intensity factors (SIF) to identify the crack behavior implant materials for different crack length. It has been shown that the maximum stress intensity factors were observed in the model of Charnley.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.155-162
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• 1993

The human's biomechanical structure keeps an optimal state by adapting the original biomechanical structure according to a change in the physical environment. This phenomenon is believed to be the main cause of loosening of the total hip replacement which is used widely in these days. In this study the bone density change due to artificial hip joint, which is generally believed as bone-remodeling, was investigated by the finite element method. For this, 2-D FEM models with 4 nodal point elements were constructed for intact and implanted cases. The density was calculated by comparing the relative amounts of effective stress for these two cases. In this way, calculated new density values were used in the next step as input values and this procedure repeated until convergence was obtained. Severe density change was detected at the femoral cortex of the proximal-medial side as expected. Moreover, following surprising result was found from this analysis. Titanium alloy prosthesis showed less density change compared to stainless steel prosthesis at earlier stage, however, almost same amount of the density change was detected at final stage. It was also found that other design parameters could not significantly affect its density change.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제87권6호
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• pp.575-583
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• 2023

The postoperative period for a carrier of total hip prosthesis (THP), especially in the first months, remains the most difficult period for a patient after each operation, even if traumatologist surgeons want the relief and success of their operations. In this investigation, selected three of the daily activities for a wearer of total hip replacement (THR), such as sitting in a chair, lifting a chair, and going downstairs, and was performed a numerical simulation by finite elements based on experimental data by Bergmann (Bergmann 2001) in terms of effort for each activity. Different stresses have been extracted, and a detailed comparison between two activities with different induced stresses such as normal, tensile, and compressive shear stresses.