• 대한방사성의약품학회지
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.109-117
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• 2015

Radiation synovectomy has been proposed as a promising palliative therapy for recurrent joint effusions for the last two or three decades. Ionizing radiations emitted by intrarticularly administered radiolabelled colloids. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of radiation synovectomy (RSV) using $^{188}Re$-tin colloid in the treatment of recurrent joint effusions and chronic synovitis of knee joints. Three phase bone scan was acquired for the concerned joint prior to radiosynovectomy. $^{188}Re$-tin colloid was prepared as per the reported protocol. 9 patients, diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and suffering from chronic resistant synovitis of the knee, ankle or elbow joints were administered the radiopharmaceuticals, checked for radiochemical purity >95% by intraarticular route. A whole body scan was acquired 2 h post-radiosynovectomy. In all the 9 treatments, no leakage to non-target organs was visible in the whole body scan. Static scans of the joint revealed complete retention of $^{188}Re$-tin colloid in the joints post administration of the agent. Clinically all patients exhibited a complete or partial response. RSV with $^{188}Re$-tin colloid was safe and effective in patients with chronic synovitis of rheumatoid origin.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제49권5호
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• pp.279-285
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• 2019

Objective: This study evaluated the efficiency of anchorage provided by temporary anchorage devices (TADs) in maxillary bicuspid extraction cases during retraction of the anterior teeth using a fixed appliance. Methods: Patients aged 12 to 50 years with malocclusion for which bilateral first or second maxillary bicuspid extractions were indicated were included in the study and randomly allocated to the TAD or control groups. Retraction of the anterior teeth was achieved using skeletal anchorage in the TAD group and conventional dental anchorage in the control group. A computed tomography (CT) scan was performed after alignment of teeth, and a second CT scan was performed at the end of extraction space closure in both groups. A three-dimensional superimposition was performed to visualize and quantify the maxillary first molar movement during the retraction phase, which was the primary outcome, and the stability of TAD movement, which served as the secondary outcome. Results: Thirty-four patients (17 in each group) underwent the final analysis. The two groups showed a significant difference in the movement of the first maxillary molars, with less significant anchorage loss in the TAD group than that in the control group. In addition, TAD movement showed only a slight mesial movement on the labial side. On the palatal side, the mesial TAD movement was greater. Conclusions: In comparison with conventional dental anchorage, TADs can be considered an efficient source of anchorage during retraction of maxillary anterior teeth. TADs remain stable when correctly placed in the bone during the anterior tooth retraction phase.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.573-584
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• 2014

Objectives: This study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of Korean Medicine on post-stroke patients with upper limb pain due to complex regional pain syndrome diagnosed by three-phase bone scan, digital infrared thermal imaging, and International Association for the Study of Pain diagnostic criteria Methods: To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatments, visual analogue scale, medical research council grade, Brunnstrom stage of motor recovery, modified Ashworth scale, and Korean modified Barthel index were used. Results: After Korean medical treatments like acupuncture, herb medication, bee-venom therapy and rehabilitation therapy for 4 weeks, upper limb pain was considerably less and function of upper limbs was improved. Conclusions: Korean medical treatments have some good effects on post-stroke patients with complex regional pain syndrome.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제18권12호
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• pp.352-358
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• 2017

이마관자엽 치매는 조기 발현형 치매 중 두 번째로 흔한 형태로 행동, 언어, 인지 장애를 보이는 신경퇴행성 질환이다. 이마관자엽 치매에서 운동 기능 이상이 동반되는 경우는 운동 신경원 질환과 파킨슨증, 진행성 핵상 마비 등으로 대표되나, 다른 동반 질환 없이 이마관자엽 치매가 중추신경계의 운동신경영역을 직접 침범하여 나타난 운동 기능 이상은 보고된 바가 없다. 또한, 임상적 치매 집단과 복합부위 통증 증후군 사이의 연관성은 보고된 바가 없다. 저자들은 이마관자엽 치매환자에서 나타난 중추신경계 원인의 하지 근력 저하를 뇌 자기공명영상과 전기진단학적 검사를 통해 진단하였고, 동반된 복합부위 통증증후군을 삼상 골주사 검사를 통해 진단하였으며, 이에 따른 임상적 치료를 시행하였다. 스테로이드를 이용한 복합부위 통증증후군 치료 후에 환자의 통증은 호전되었고, 입원 상태에서 하지 근육에 대한 기능적 전기 자극 치료, 근력 강화 운동 및 보행 훈련을 포함한 포괄적 재활치료를 시행한 후에 저명한 기능적 호전을 보였다. 이마관자엽 치매에서 관찰된 중추신경계 원인의 근력 저하에 대한 재활 치료는 전반적 기능의 향상에 효과적일 것으로 추정된다.