• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.48-59
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• 2024

Purpose: Research on rib fracture management has exponentially increased. Predicting fracture patterns based on the mechanism of injury (MOI) and other possible correlations may improve resource allocation and injury prevention strategies. The Chest Injury International Database (CIID) is the largest prospective repository of the operative and nonoperative management of patients with severe chest wall trauma. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the MOI is associated with the resulting rib fracture patterns. We hypothesized that specific MOIs would be associated with distinct rib fracture patterns. Methods: The CIID was queried to analyze fracture patterns based on the MOI. Patients were stratified by MOI: falls, motor vehicle collisions (MVCs), motorcycle collisions (MCCs), automobile-pedestrian collisions, and bicycle collisions. Fracture locations, associated injuries, and patient-specific variables were recorded. Heat maps were created to display the fracture incidence by rib location. Results: The study cohort consisted of 1,121 patients with a median RibScore of 2 (range, 0-3) and 9,353 fractures. The average age was 57±20 years, and 64% of patients were male. By MOI, the number of patients and fractures were as follows: falls (474 patients, 3,360 fractures), MVCs (353 patients, 3,268 fractures), MCCs (165 patients, 1,505 fractures), automobile-pedestrian collisions (70 patients, 713 fractures), and bicycle collisions (59 patients, 507 fractures). The most commonly injured rib was the sixth rib, and the most common fracture location was lateral. Statistically significant differences in the location and patterns of fractures were identified comparing each MOI, except for MCCs versus bicycle collisions. Conclusions: Different mechanisms of injury result in distinct rib fracture patterns. These different patterns should be considered in the workup and management of patients with thoracic injuries. Given these significant differences, future studies should account for both fracture location and the MOI to better define what populations benefit from surgical versus nonoperative management.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.19-28
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• 2008

Purpose : The objective of this study was to determine efficacy of sleep-dependent motor learning. Methods : This is a literature study with books and internet. We searched the PubMed, Science Direct, KISS and DBpia. Key words were Sleep-dependent, motor learning, RAM and LTP. Results : Procedural memory, like declarative memory, undergoes a slow, time-dependent period of consolidation. A process has recently been described wherein performance on some procedural task improves with the mere passage of time and has been termed "enhancement". Some studies have reported that the consolidation/enhancement of perceptual and motor skill is dependent on sleep. Specially, rapid-eye-movement(REM) sleep seems to benefit procedural aspects of memory. Conclusion : Motor learning is very important for CNS injury patients. And also distribution of practice sessions is important because REM sleep is to benefit procedural aspects of memory consolidation.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.66-75
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• 2004

연구목적: 교통사고 후 외상의 심각도와 정신과적인 증상들과의 관계를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법: 교통사고 후 장해평가나 감정의 목적으로 1994년부터 2003년까지 입원한 134명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 입원 시 기록과, 정신과적인 증상들, 심리검사로는 MMPI, BAI, BDI, K-WAIS을 평가하였다. 초진기록에 의한 외상심각도를 측정하고 맥브라이드 기준법에 의한 노동능력 상실률도 구하였다. 통계학적으로는 SPSS-10을 이용한 t-test와 Pearson correlation analysis를 시행하였다. 결 과: 외상의 심각도가 심하지 않을 경우에 오히려 자살시도가 더 많았다. 또 우울, 히스테리, 강박증, 및 반사회성척도의 점수가 높았다. 외상이 심하지 않은 경우에 집중력의 장애, 지남력의 장애, 지능의 저하가 더 심했다. 외상의 심각도와 증상을 가장하는 척도간의 관계는 없었다. 결 론: 교통사고 후 사고당시의 외상의 심각도가 정신과적 증상을 심하게 일으키는데 일치하는 것은 아니었다. 오히려 신체적 외상이 심하지 않았던 환자들이 정신의학적 증상이 심각한 경우가 많아서 신체적 손상의 정도에 기준을 두고 정신과적 증상의 평가를 섣불리 예측하는 것을 주의해야 할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.77-80
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• 2015

Acute Achilles tendon rupture is a frequent injury during sports and recreational activities. Treatments for Achilles tendon rupture have been controversial in recent decades. Traditionally the surgical treatment had benefit over nonsurgical treatment in terms of low rerupture rate and early functional restoration. Recently, nonsurgical treatment was found to show no statistically significant inferiority in re-rupture rate, functional outcome, and calf strength. Whereas, surgical treatment had some complications including adhesion, nerve injury, and infection. Nonsurgical treatment has been increasing due to functional rehabilitation with early weight bearing and restricted early motion. It focuses more attention on the course of caring for patients with deep discussion. There are open repair and minimally invasive repair in terms of surgical treatment. There are various techniques for minimally invasive repair of Achilles tendon, which has some advantages over the open repair. However, the optimal technique for minimally invasive repair has not been established. The number of suture strands is important regardless of suture technique.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.44-48
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• 2000

Weaver-Dunn's operation for acromioclavicular injury yields satisfactory results in most cases. Although clavicular prominence can recur, it is not frequently symtomatic, but it can cause serious impairment of shoulder function in young and active patients. The authors performed reconstruction of coracoclavicular ligament with an autogenous hamstring tendon graft in a 31 years old electrician with recurrence of clavicular prominence accompanied by pain and limitation of overhead activity. The hamstring tendon and two coracoclavicular sutures looped under the coracoid process were passed through holes in the clavicle and around the clavicle in overreduced position. Even though clavicular prominence recurred somewhat, the modified UCLA score by Rockwood improved to 17 from 11/20 at 2 years after operation and the patient had no restriction in working as an electrician. Symptomatic patient with recurrent clavicular prominence after Weaver-Dunn's operation can benefit from reconstruction of coracoclavicular ligament with a hamstring tendon.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.115-121
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• 2019

Background: Due to the diversification and advancement of research, researchers have become to deal with a variety of chemical and biological harmful materials in the laboratories of universities and research institutes and the risk has increased as well. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the social safety net for laboratory accidents by strengthening the compensation to the level comparable to that of Korean Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service, when the researchers become physically disabled by laboratory accidents. The purpose of this study is to secure researchers' health rights and to create a research environment where researchers can work with confidence by strengthening the compensation to the level comparable to that of Korean Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service. Method: We analyzed the laboratory accidents by year, injury type, severity of accident and disability grade with the 6 year data from 2011 to 2016, provided by Laboratory Safety Insurance. Based on the analysis result, we predicted the financial impact on Laboratory Safety Insurance if we introduce a compensation annuity by disability grade which is similar to Injury-Disease Compensation Annuity of Korean Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service. Result :As of 2011, the insured number of Laboratory Safety Insurance was approximately 700,000. The Average premium per insured was KRW 3,339 and there were 158 claims. Total claim amount was KRW 130 million, whereas the premium was about KRW 2.3 billion. The loss ratio was very low at 5.75%. If we introduce a compensation annuity by disability grade similar to Injury-Disease Compensation Annuity of Korean Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service, the expected benefit amount for 1 case of disability grade 1 would be KRW 1.6 billion, assuming 2% of interest rate. Given current premium, the loss ratio, the ratio of premium income to claim payment, is expected 41.4% in 2017 and 151.6% in 2026. The increased loss ratio due to the introduce of the compensation annuity by disability grade is estimated to be 11.0% in 2017 and 40.4% in 2026. Conclusion: Currently, laboratories can purchase insurance companies' laboratory safety insurance that meets the standards prescribed by Act on the Establishment of Safe Laboratory Environment. However, if a compensation annuity is introduced, it would be difficult for insurance companies to operate the laboratory safety insurance due to financial losses from a large-scale accident. Therefore, it is desirable that one or designated entities operate laboratory safety insurance. We think that it is more desirable for laboratory safety insurance to be operated by a public entity rather than private entities.

• 한국항해항만학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.237-244
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• 2008

국제노동기구는 2006년 2월23일 해사노동기준에 관하여 그 동안의 협약 및 권고를 가능한 한 최신화 하고 모든 기준을 통합하여 단일의 문서로 된 해사노동협약을 채택하였다. 이 협약은 제4편 규정 제4.5조에 선원에게 적용되는 사회보장에 관하여 규정하고 있다. 규정 제4.1조 선내 및 육상에서의 의료관리, 규정 제4.2조 선박소유자의 책임에 관한 조항도 사회보장과 관련되어 있다. 우리나라가 이 협약을 비준하기 위하여서는, 우선 먼저 국내 관련법령이 협약상 선원 사회보장 요건을 충족할 수 있는지를 검토하고, 불충분한 부분에 대하여는 이를 정비할 필요가 있다. 따라서 이 연구에서는 협약상 선원의 사회보장에 관한 요건을 수용할 수 있도록 현행 국내 관련 법령과 협약 사이의 차이점을 밝히고, 이 과정에서 도출된 문제점에 관하여 그 해결 방안을 제시하고자 한다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제62권12호
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• pp.444-449
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• 2019

Background: Sixty percent of infants with severe neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy die, while most survivors have permanent disabilities. Treatment for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is limited to therapeutic hypothermia, but it does not offer complete protection. Here, we investigated whether hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) promotes cell survival and suggested neuroprotective strategies. Purpose: HIF-1α deficient mice have increased brain injury after neonatal hypoxia-ischemia (HI), and the role of HIF-2α in HI is not well characterized. Copper-zinc superoxide dismutase (SOD)1 overexpression is not beneficial in neonatal HI. The expression of HIF-1α and HIF-2α was measured in SOD1 overexpressing mice and compared to wild-type littermates to see if alteration in expression explains this lack of benefit. Methods: On postnatal day 9, C57Bl/6 mice were subjected to HI, and protein expression was measured by western blotting in the ipsilateral cortex of wild-type and SOD1 overexpressing mice to quantify HIF-1α and HIF-2α. Spectrin expression was also measured to characterize the mechanism of cell death. Results: HIF-1α protein expression did not significantly change after HI injury in the SOD1 overexpressing or wild-type mouse cortex. However, HIF-2α protein expression increased 30 minutes after HI injury in the wild-type and SOD1 overexpressing mouse cortex and decreased to baseline value at 24 hours after HI injury. Spectrin 145/150 expression did not significantly change after HI injury in the SOD1 overexpressing or wild-type mouse cortex. However, spectrin 120 expression increased in both wild-type and SOD1 overexpressing mouse at 4 hours after HI, which decreased by 24 hours, indicating a greater role of apoptotic cell death. Conclusion: HIF-1α and HIF-2α may promote cell survival in neonatal HI in a cell-specific and regional fashion. Our findings suggest that early HIF-2α upregulation precedes apoptotic cell death and limits necrotic cell death. However, the influence of SOD was not clarified; it remains an intriguing factor in neonatal HI.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.235-239
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• 2019

고도의 외상성 간손상은 높은 이환율과 사망율을 동반한다. 저자들은 혈역학적으로 불안정한 외상성 간손상 환자를 인터벤션 영상의학 전문의의 즉각적인 개입으로 빠른 혈관조영술을 시행함으로써 효과적으로 치료한 증례를 보고하고자 한다. 29세 남자가 낙하산 훈련 중 추락하여 본원 응급실을 통해 내원하였다. 초기 환자 혈압은 80/40 mmHg였고 응급 초음파 검사에서 간 열상과 주변에 혈액으로 보이는 체액이 관찰되었다. 내원 16분 후 수액 소생술을 시행에도 불구하고 혈압이 60/42 mmHg로 감소하여 전산화단층촬영을 생략하고 바로 혈관조영술을 시행하였다 (병원 도착 후 동맥 천자까지의 시간: 36분). 혈관조영술에서 우후간동맥 (right posterior hepatic artery) 출혈이 관찰되어 색전술을 시행하였다. 혈관색전술 후 환자의 혈압은 120/77 mmHg로 상승하였고, 생체징후가 안정된 후 전산화단층촬영을 시행하여 추가적인 출혈이나 내강장기의 손상이 없음을 확인하였다. 환자는 중환자실로 입원하여 보존적 치료를 시행하였으며, 내원 후 30일째 특별한 합병증 없이 퇴원하였다. 본 증례에서 혈역학적으로 불안정한 고도의 간손상 환자에서 전산화단층촬영을 생략하고 매우 빠르게 혈관조영술 및 색전술을 시행하여 안전하고 효과적으로 치료할 수 있었다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.28-35
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to determine whether gender differences existed in knee valgus kinematics in college students when performing a vertical drop landing. The hypothesis of this study was that females would demonstrate greater knee valgus motion. These differences in knee valgus motion may be indicative of decreased dynamic knee joint control in females. This study compared the initial knee valgus angle and maximum knee valgus angle at the instant of impact on vertical drop landings between healthy men and women. In this study, 60 participants (30 males, 30 females) dropped from a height of 43 cm. A digital camera and two-dimensional video motion analysis software were used to analyze the kinematic data. There was significant difference in the mean knee valgus angle at initial contact landing between the two groups (Mean=$7.88^{\circ}$, SD=$4.24^{\circ}$ in males, Mean=$12.93^{\circ}$, SD=$2.89^{\circ}$ in females). The range of knee valgus angle on landing (Mean=$3.25^{\circ}$, SD=$5.72^{\circ}$ in males, Mean=$11.44^{\circ}$, SD=$6.39^{\circ}$ in females) was differed significantly (p<.05). The maximal angle of knee valgus on landing (Mean=$10.91^{\circ}$, SD=$6.89^{\circ}$ in males, Mean=$24.25^{\circ}$, SD=$6.38^{\circ}$ in females) was also differed significantly (p<.05). The females landed with a larger range of knee valgus motion than the males and this might have increased the likelihood of a knee injury. The absence of dynamic knee joint stability may be responsible for increased rates of knee injury in females. No method for accurate and practical screening and identification of athletes at increased risk of ACL injury is currently available to target those individuals that would benefit from neuromuscular training before sports participation.