• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.131-142
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• 2005

This study was investigated the stability of the AK amputee gait through analysing the variability on kinematic variables between the sound leg and the prosthetic limb. The one male, AK amputee who could walk for himself with his prosthetic limb was participated in this study. Six cameras of the MCU 240 and the QTM(Qualisys Track Manager) software were used for data collecting in this study. The relative angle of both segments was the difference between the absolute angle of the distal segment and the absolute angle of the proximal segment. The coupling angles between the prosthetic limb and the sound leg were caculated on the thigh Flexion/Extension in relative to the shank Flexion/Extension and the shank Flexion/Extension n relative to the foot Flexion/Extension. In order to evaluate the variability of segment and joint angle, C.V. was used, and to evaluate the variability for coupling angles, the Relative motion calculated by vector coding method of the continuous methods was used. As stated, the gait pattern of the prosthetic limb was almost similar gait pattern of the sound leg, but the prosthetic limb showed that the gait pattern of the sound leg and the prosthetic limb were not stable against the sound leg.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.101-105
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• 1996

Prosthetic reconstruction of musculoskeletal defects about the knee for tumor has many advantages, particularly the maintenance of motion and immediate functional restoration. But, prosthetic reconstruction has inherent limitations in terms of long-term durability. The authors have reported here a patient who had mechanical failure at 61 months later following use of a modular resection system to reconstruct the segmental defect of proximal tibia in osteosarcoma. In this case, another technique of extensor mechanism reconstruction using Achilles tendon allograft was attempted. Because of the concerns involving durability of tumor prosthesis, increased emphasis has to be placed on innovation in prosthetic design.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.228-232
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• 2023

Purpose: Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) has an enormous physiological and psychological burden on patients. Surgeons rightly wish to minimise this risk. It has been shown that a standardised, evidence-based approach to perioperative care leads to better patient outcomes. A review of current practice was conducted using a cross-sectional survey among surgeons at multiple centers nationwide. Materials and Methods: An 11-question electronic survey was circulated to hip and knee arthroplasty consultants nationally via the BOA (British Orthopaedic Association) e-newsletter. Results: The respondents included 56 consultants working across 19 different trusts. Thirty-four (60.7%) screen patients for asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) preoperatively, with 19 (55.9%) would treating with antibiotics. Fifty-six (100%) screen for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and treat if positive. Only 15 (26.8%) screen for methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA) or empirically eradicate. Zero (0%) routinely catheterize patients perioperatively. Forty-one (73.2%) would give intramuscular or intravenous gentamicin for a perioperative catheterisation. All surgeons use laminar flow theatres. Twenty-six (46.4%) use only an impervious gown, 6 (10.7%) exhaust pipes, and 24 (42.3%) surgical helmet system. Five different antimicrobial prophylaxis regimens are used 9 (16.1%) cefuroxime, 2 (3.6%) flucloxacillin, 19 (33.9%) flucloxacillin and gentamicin, 10 (17.9%) teicoplanin, 16 (28.6%) teicoplanin and gentamicin. Twenty-two (39.3%) routinely give further doses. Conclusion: ASB screening, treatment and intramuscular gentamicin for perioperative catheterisation is routinely practiced despite no supporting evidence base. MSSA screening and treatment is underutilised. Multiple antibiotic regimens exist despite little variation in organisms in PJI. Practice varies between surgeons and centers, we should all be practicing evidence-based medicine.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.519-530
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• 1998

본 논문에서는 하지 전단 환자의 보행 성능을 개선하고, 활동성을 증대시긴 목적으로 에너지 저장형 의족의 유연 용골 선계를 위한 기초 연구를 수행하였다. 문헌에서 얻을 수 있는 2차원 시상면에서의 정성걸음새와 인체측정 데이터를 분석하여, 의족의 유연 용골 기초 구조 모델을 제시하였다. 기초 구조 모델은 단순한 빔과 선혈 회전 스프링 ·댐퍼로 구성되었다. 고강도 경량 소재를 의족의 유연 용골 기초 구조에 적용하기 위해 탄소섬유 강화 복합재료를 용골의 기초 구조 소재로 선정하였다. 빔의 형상 변화에 따른 복원변형에너지를 유한요소해석에 의해 계산해내고, 빔형상 변화가 설계변수가 될 수 있음을 제시하였다. 복원변형에너지를 많이 저장할 수 있는 유연 용골 구조의 설계를 위해, 직교배열표를 이용한 조지전 시뮬레이션 계획을 세우고, 유한요소 프로그램인 ABAQUS를 이용하여 계획에 따른 유한요소해석을 수행하고, 분산활석을 통해 효과적인 에너지 저장형 의족의 유연 용골 구조를 얻어냈다. 유연 용골 구조를 이용한 의족걸음새의 동적 시뮬레이션 모델을 완성하고, 한 보행 사이클 동안의 동적 해석을 수행하였다. 그리하여 의족 시스템 개발을 위한 효과적 설계 과정이 제시되었다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.280-283
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• 2018

Knee revision arthroplasty following peri-prosthetic joint infections is a formidable challenge. Patients are at a high risk of recurrent infection, and the soft tissue over the revised implant is often of questionable quality. Flap reconstruction has improved the salvage rates of infected arthroplasties, and should be considered in all cases of revision arthroplasty. We present a challenging case requiring staged reconstruction with two free latissimus dorsi flaps after the initial use of a medial gastrocnemius flap.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2012년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1193-1194
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• 2012

• 대한의용생체공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한의용생체공학회 1998년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.88-89
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• 1998

In this paper, a transfemoral prosthesis with a microprocessor controlled pneumatic knee developed at KOREC is presented. The resistance of the knee is changed automatically via a microprocessor as the amputee's gait speed changes, so that the prosthetic side of the amputee can follow the sound limb. Gait analysis has been conducted to evaluate the performance of the developed prosthesis and the improvement of the gait pattern including the gait symmetry was observed.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2002년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1070-1073
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• 2002

The biomechanical interaction between the stump and the prosthetic socket is critically important to achieve close-to-normal ambulation. Many investigators suggested that the pressure changes during gait of transfemoral amputees are closely related to the prosthetic alignment, the socket shape, the stump size, and the residual muscle activity. The effects of the prosthetic alignment, the socket shape, and the stump size on the interface pressure were investigated previously. However, there is no report how the residual muscle activities in the transfemoral stump affect the socket interface pressure characteristics during gait. Since designs of socket fur lower limb amputees need to consider the socket interface pressure characteristics, the interface pressure patterns by the residual muscle activities during gait should be investigated. In this study, myoelectric signals (MES) and socket interface pressure in residual limb of transfemoral amputees were measured during the stance and swing phases of gait. For the purpose, specially designed quadrilateral sockets that MES electrodes could be instrumented were fabricated. A total of two transfemoral amputees were participated in the experiments. The measured temporal MES amplitude and interface pressure in knee flexor (biceps femoris) and extensor (rectus femoris) had significant correlations (P ＜ 0.05). Based on the test results, It was suggested that the residual muscle activity of transfemoral amputees stump is an important factor affecting socket pressure changes during walk.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.197-204
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• 2005

In this study, ground reaction force(GRF), absolute symmetry index(ASI) and coefficient of variation(CV) of fixed, single-axis and multi-axis prosthetic ankle assemblies were investigated to show the biomechanical evaluation for above knee amputees. In the experiments, 37 normal male volunteers, two male and two female AK amputees were tested with fixed, single-axis and multi-axis prosthetic ankle assembly. A gait analysis was carried out to derive the ratio of GRF to weight as the percentage of total stance phase for ten points. The results showed that fixed-axis ankle was superior to the other two ankle assemblies for the characteristic of forwarding and breaking forces. Multi-axis ankle was relatively superior to the other two ankle assemblies for gait balancing and movement of the center for mass. single-axis ankle was relatively superior to the other two ankle assemblies for CV and ASI of GRF.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.121-125
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• 2002

목적 : 후방 십자 인대 손상의 치료에 있어서 synthetic polyester ligament를 이용한 관절경적 보강술을 시행한 후 임상 결과 및 방사선학적 변화를 관찰하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1990년 1월부터 1996년 1월까지 synthetic polyester ligament(ABC ligament, Surgicraft, U.K )를 이용하여 관절경적 후방 십자 인대 보강술을 시행한 환자 중에서 5년 이상 추시가 가능한 60예를 대상으로 후방 부하 방사선 촬영 및 KT-2000관절계측기를 이용하여 후방 안정성에 대해 평가를 하였고, Lysholm knee Score를 이용하여 임상적으로 평가하였다. 결과 : 후방 부하 방사선 촬영상 후방 전위의 정도는 건측에 비해 술 전 평균 13.2 mm에서 술 후 평균 3.6 mm로 개선되었고, KT-2000 관절계측기를 이용한 검사상 후방 전위는 건측 평균 3.2 mm, 환측 평 균 3.9 mm이었고, Lysholm knee score는 술 전 평균 49.2점에서 술 후 평균 84.3점으로 평균 33점 증가하였다. 결론 : synthetic polyester ligament를 이용하여 손상된 후방 십자 인대를 관절경적 보강술로 치료하고 장기 추시 관찰하여 자가 이식건을 이용한 경우의 임상적 결과와 비슷한 양상을 보였고, 이 같은 결과로 미루어 보아 후방 십자 인대 손상의 치료에 있어 인조 인대 보강술은 하나의 치료법으로 사료된다.