• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.7-14
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• 2020

본 연구의 목적은 3차원 입체조형 방사선 치료 계획에 고밀도 인공 물체를 삽입하는 불확실성을 보정하기 위해 반복적 재구성(IR)의 유용성을 평가하는 것이다. 쇠구슬 팬텀과 티타늄이 삽입된 대상자의 CT Simulation 영상에서 IR을 적용한 영상과 IR을 적용하지 않은 영상을 얻었으며 선량 평가 인자인 HI, MU와 체적 평가 인자인 Volume과 PCI를 비교하였다. 쇠구슬과 티타늄 팬텀 실험 결과 IR을 적용할 때 고밀도 인공물질의 부피가 각각 4.850%, 11.456% 줄었으며 MU는 0.924%, 1.181% 감소하였다. HI는 0.106%, 0.272% 감소하였고 PCI는 0.358%, 0.867% 감소하였다. IR을 척추 성형술, 대퇴부 정렬핀, 손목 정렬핀 등 대상자의 CT 영상에 적용했을 때 인공물의 부피는 47.76%, 23.841%, 49.339% 감소하였다. MU도 0.924%, 0.294%, 1.675%, HI는 1.232%, 0.412%, 1.695% 감소하였으며 PCI는 4.022%, 0.512%, 13.472% 감소하였다. 결론적으로 3차원 입체조형 방사선 치료 계획시 IR을 적용했을 때 고밀도 인공물이 삽입된 팬텀과 대상자 케이스에서 선량과 체적이 모두 감소되었다는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.490-495
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• 2010

Objective : Bone cement augmentation procedures such as percutaneous vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty have been shown to be effective treatment for acute or subacute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of bone cement augmentation procedures for long standing osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture with late vertebral collapse and persistent back pain. Methods : Among 278 single level osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures that were treated by vertebral augmentation procedures at our institute, 18 consecutive patients were included in this study. Study inclusion was limited to initially, minimal compression fractures, but showing a poor prognosis due to late vertebral collapse, intravertebral vacuum clefts and continuous back pain despite conservative treatment for more than one year. The subjects included three men and 15 women. The mean age was 70.7 with a range from 64 to 85 years of age. After postural reduction for two days, bone cement augmentation procedures following intraoperative pressure reduction were performed. Imaging and clinical findings, including the level of the vertebra involved, vertebral height restoration, injected cement volume, local kyphosis, clinical outcome and complications were analyzed. Results : The mean follow-up period after bone cement augmentation procedures was 14.3 months (range 12-27 months). The mean injected cement volume was 4.1 mL (range 2.4-5.9 mL). The unipedicular approach was possible in 15 patients. The mean pain score (visual analogue scale) prior to surgery was 7.1, which decreased to 3.1 at 7 days after the procedure. The pain relief was maintained at the final follow up. The kyphotic angle improved significantly from $21.2{\pm}4.9^{\circ}$ before surgery to $10.4{\pm}3.8^{\circ}$ after surgery. The fraction of vertebral height increased from 30% to 60% after bone cement augmentation, and the restored vertebral height was maintained at the final follow up. There were no serious complications related to cement leakage. Conclusion : In the management of even long-standing osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture for over one year, bone cement augmentation procedures following postural reduction were considered safe and effective treatment in cases of non-healing evidence.