• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.97-107
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• 2020

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of squat exercise using a ball on the gap between knees and Q angle of a subject with a genu-varum, and to prove the effect, to provide a clinical basis for developing into a knee correction exercise program. Methods : As a result of posture measurement through GPS, 26 female with genu-varum with a knee length of 5 cm or more were studied. The group was randomly assigned to 13 squat exercise group using ball (experimental group) and 13 general squat exercise groups (control group). The experimental group placed the ball between both knees in a position where the distance between both feet was slightly wider than the shoulder width on a flat support surface, and fixed the ball, and then squat with the start signal. The control group squats without a ball. Each group performed three sets of exercise three times a week for six weeks. Before their exercise, after three and six weeks, EMG, GPS, digital goniometer measurement, the vastus medialis (VM), the vastus lateralis (VL), and the Q-angle were measured in the squat exercise posture. EMG was measured in squat exercise posture. Results : The distance between the knees was reduced. EMG is activated in group A, the group B experimental results showed the high activity of the VL. Q-angle had increased. But the experimental group increased more than the control group. Conclusion : We have confirmed through our experiments that the distance interval between the knees during squat exercises using a ball can be reduced. Furthermore, it would also be helpful to ensure the treatment of genu-varum.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.485-490
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• 2020

Background: Meniscal tears are among the major risk factors for knee osteoarthritis progression. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between meniscal tears and work-related factors in the farming occupation. Methods: The participants included 486 farmers (238 men and 248 women), aged 40-69 years, who were among the 550 farmers registered in the Korea Farmer's Knee Cohort (KFKC). Data such as those on gender, age, body mass index (BMI), mechanical axis, cumulative heavy-lifting working time (CLWT), cumulative squatting working time (CSWT), and previous knee injury history were collected from the questionnaire, along with whole leg radiographic findings. Two radiologists assessed the magnetic resonance images of both knees to confirm the presence of meniscal tears. The factors related to meniscal tears were analyzed by multiple logistic regression. Results: A total of 54.5% of the farmers (48.7% of men and 60.1% of women) had meniscal tears. These tears were associated with gender, age, and BMI. We also identified an association between meniscal tears and CSWT, an especially important factor in farming [10,000-19,999 working hours, odds ratio = 2.16, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.14-4.07, ≥20,000 working hours, odds ratio = 2.35, 1.45-3.80]. However, mechanical axis, knee injury history, and CLWT were not significantly related to meniscal tears. Conclusion: This study's findings show that squatting for long periods, as an occupational factor, is related to meniscal tears.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.121-126
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• 1999

색소 융모 결절성 활액막염은 드물게 발생하는 단관절성 병변으로 비특이적 증상 발현으로 인해 진단이 어려운 것으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구는 관절경적 시술로 진단 및 제거술을 시행 받았던 11명의 환자를 대상으로 임상 양상, 진단 및 치료 결과를 조사하였다. 모든 예에서 조직학 소견상 색소 융모 결절성 활액막염에 합당한 소견을 나타내었다. 6명은 남자였고 5명은 여자였으며, 연령층은 15세에서 59세(평균 34.6세) 였다. 증상발현 기간은 2개월에서 3년으로 관찰 되었고 (평균 29.9개월), 11례 모두에서 수술전 슬관절 동통을 호소하였다. 4례에서는 외상의 과거력이, 9례에서는 1개의 종물이 발견되었으나 나머지 2례에서 각각 2개 3개의 종물이 관찰되었다. 11례 중 5례가 내측 반월판 전각 부위의 활액막에서 발견되었으며, 2례는 슬개하 지방 그리고 나머지는 각각 슬개상부, 후내측 구획, 외측 반월 연골의 전방, 내측 구에서 1례씩 관찰되었다. 수술 후 평균 29.9개월의 추시 관찰상 11례 모두 재발의 소견은 관찰되지 않았다. 색소 융모 결절성 활액막염의 치료에 있어서 관절경 수술은 최소한의 이환율을 가지며 진단과 치료가 동시에 가능한 좋은 치료 방법 중 하나로 사료된다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2010

To develop effective training methods for strengthening a weakened quadriceps femoris muscle in hemiplegic patients, we examined the effects of maximal isometric contraction of the nonparalyzed knee joint on the electromyographic activities of the paralytic muscle. An electromyogram (EMG) was used to record the electromyographic activities of the paralytic quadriceps femoris muscle in 27 hemiplegic patients. The maximal isometric contraction was measured for each subject to normalize the electromyographic activities. The maximal isometric extension and flexion exercises were randomly conducted when the knee joint angles of the nonparalyzed knees were $0^{\circ}$, $45^{\circ}$, and $90^{\circ}$. The patients were encouraged to maintain maximal isometric contractions in both knee joints during each measurement, and three measurements were taken. A one-minute rest interval was given between each measurement to minimize the effects of muscle fatigue. An average from the three values was taken as being the root mean square of the EMG and was recorded as being the maximal isometric contraction. The electromyographic activity obtained for each measurement was expressed as a percentage of the reference voluntary contraction, which was determined using the values obtained during the maximal isometric contraction. The results of this study are summarized as follows: First, when the knee joint angle of the nonparalyzed knee was $0^{\circ}$, the electromyographic activities of the paralytic medial aspect of rectus femoris were related to measurement by a maximal isometric flexion exercise than by an extension exercise (p<.05). Second, when the knee joint angle of the nonparalyzed knee was $90^{\circ}$, the electromyographic activities of the paralytic lateral aspect of rectus femoris were related to measurement by a maximal isometric flexion exercise than by an extension exercise (p<.05). The results show that myoelectrical activities of paralytic quardriceps were not related to measurement angles and exercise directions of the nonparalized knee joint. Studies on various indirect intervention to improve muscular strength of patients with nervous system disorders of the weakened muscle should be constantly conducted.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.51-56
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• 2012

목적: 슬관절 전치환술 후 비교적 흔하게 시행되는 레져스포츠 활동 중 하나인 골프와 슬관절 치환물의 이완현상을 방사선학적으로 분석 하였으며 골프 활동의 패턴에 따른 임상증상을 분석하여 슬관절 전치환술 후 골프 활동에서 권장될 수 있는 지침 (guideline)을 제시하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2005년부터 2008년까지 본원에서 슬관절 전치환술을 시행 받고 3년 이상 추시 가능하였던 80명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 이중 골프 활동을 하는 40명의 환자와 레져스포츠 활동을 시행하지 않는 40명의 환자를 각각 실험군과 대조군으로 정하였으며 연구의 객관성을 위하여 BMI (body mass index)가 $25{\sim}30kg/m^2$이며, UCLA activity-level rating System score가 5~8점 범위인 환자로 연구 대상을 제한 하였다. American Knee Society Roentgenographic Evaluation and Scoring System을 이용하여 대퇴치환물 주위 7곳, 및 경골 치환물 주위 7곳, 슬개골 치환물 주위 5곳의 방사선 투과선의 두께를 측정하여 이를 합산하여 비교 하였다. 실험군의 경우 외래 추시시 설문조사와 전화를 통하여 1. 수술 후 골프활동의 복귀까지의 기간 2. 골프활동의 빈도 3. 경기중 스파이크화의 착용 및 카트(cart)의 이용유무에 따른 임상증상 즉 통증정도를 VAS (visual analogue scale)척도를 이용하여 분석 하였으며 핸디캡과 비거리의 변화 또한 조사하였다. 결과: 실험군에서의 방사선 점수는 합계 평균 0.8 이었으며 대조군에서는 합계 평균 0.6으로 실험군에서 높았으나 통계적 의의는 없었다(P=0.22). 골프 활동의 패턴에 관련 하여 3개월이내 조기 복귀한 경우와(p=0.01) 우측 보다는 좌측 슬관절 전치환술 환자군(p<0.01)에서 유의미한 VAS score 증가가 나타났다. 결론: 슬관절 전치환술 후 골프 활동과 방사선학적 치환물의 이완현상은 연관성을 찾을 수 없으며 슬관절 전치환술 후 3개월 이내 조기 복귀한 경우와 우측 보다는 좌측에서 통증 증가현상을 보여 환자에게 주의를 환기시킬 필요가 있다.