• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.16-21
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• 2010

최근 스포츠 활동 증가로 인한 하지의 과사용증후군인 만성 구획증후군 및 스트레스 골절의 빈도가 늘어가고 있다. 만성구획증후군은 운동 중 근육의 부피 증가와 이로 인한 구획압 증가로 야기된 가역적인 허혈상태로, 보존적 치료로 호전되지 않는 경우 근막절개술 등의 수술적 치료를 고려할 수 있다. 스트레스 골절은 정상적인 골에 비정상적인 스트레스가 가해져서 발생하는 피로 골절과 비정상적인 골에 정상적인 스트레스에 의해서 발생하는 부전골절로 분류할 수 있으며, 대부분의 스트레스 골절은 하지, 특히 경골부에 호발한다. 운동선수에서 피로 골절은 훈련 방법의 변화에 기인할 수 있고 진단은 일차적으로 단순방사선 촬영을 시행하며, 자기공명영상을 통해 확진 할 수 있다. 대부분의 경우 휴식 및 단기간의 고정 등을 통한 보존적 치료만으로 증상의 호전 및 운동 복귀가 가능하나, 경골의 신연부에 발생한 경우 수술적 치료를 요할 수도 있다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.187-192
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• 2020

Sacral insufficiency fractures (SIF) are a common, but often underdiagnosed source of lower back pain without apparent trauma. This report presents the clinical outcome of a 75-year-old female with SIF, and an underlying medical history of osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. She was treated non-operatively, in-hospital, with Korean medicine. Patient progress was assessed using the numerical rating scale and self-reported symptoms. Post-treatment, the numerical rating scale score for pain in her hip decreased from 7 to 2. At admission, the patient was unable to sit, and could only walk 3 m with assistance. At discharge, she could sit for longer than 1 hour and walk further than 200 m unassisted. On the follow-up visit, the patient was asymptomatic, and x-ray scans showed ossification of the sacral and pubic fractures. These results suggest that, Korean medicine can effectively reduce pain and aid rehabilitation in patients with SIF, without the need for surgery.

• 운동영양학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.20-25
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• 2021

[Purpose] The aim of this review was to discuss the effects of vitamin D on physical performance and musculoskeletal injuries in athletes and provide information on the field applications of vitamin D. [Methods] A systematic review was conducted to identify studies on vitamin D in athletes that assessed serum vitamin D levels, vitamin D and physical performance, vitamin D and musculoskeletal injuries, and practical guidelines for supplementation of vitamin D. [Results] Several studies reported that a high proportion of athletes had vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency. Low serum levels of vitamin D in athletes were more pronounced in winter than in other seasons, and indoor athletes had lower serum vitamin D levels than outdoor athletes. Low vitamin D levels have been demonstrated to have negative effects on muscle strength, power, and endurance; increase stress fractures and other musculoskeletal injuries; and affect acute muscle injuries and inflammation following high-intensity exercises. Therefore, periodic assessment and monitoring of vitamin D levels are necessary in athletes; the recommended serum level of 25(OH)D is > 32 ng/mL and the preferred level is > 40 ng/mL (-1). In those with low levels of vitamin D, exposure to sunlight and an improved diet or supplements may be helpful. Particularly, 2000-6000 IU of supplemental vitamin D3 can be consumed daily. [Conclusion] Vitamin D is a potential nutritional factor that can significantly affect physical performance and musculoskeletal injuries in athletes. The importance and role of vitamin D in athletes should be emphasized, and the current levels of vitamin D should be assessed. Therefore, it is essential to periodically evaluate and monitor serum vitamin D levels in athletes.