• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2009

목적 : 한양방 협진을 통한 보존적 입원 치료를 받은 급성 흉요추 압박골절 환자군에서의 압박골절 compression ratio의 급성기 내의 변화를 기록 분석하여 차후 환자군의 예후를 예측하고자 하였다. 방법 : 한양방 협진병원 척추센터에 입원하여 보존치료를 시행한 발병 2주 내의 압박골절 환자 중 2회 이상의 시점에서 압박골절 부위의 측면 X-ray 영상이 있는 환자 16명의 기록을 수집하였다. X-ray상 급성 압박골절이 발생한 추체(n=19)의 anterior wall과 posterior wall의 높이를 입원 1주차, 입원 2주차, 입원 3주차와 최종 영상 확보 시점의 X-ray에서 측정해 wedge fracture에 해당하는 anterior column fracture가 있는 추체(n=14)에 한해 anterior height/posterior height의 공식을 통해 compression ratio를 산출하였다. 2차적 지표로 입원 1주차에서 입원 3주차까지 환자의 VAS(visual analog scale) 통증 척도 점수를 분석하였다. 그 외 연령, 성별, 입원 기간, 총 치료기간, 당뇨, 골다공증, 골밀도, 압박골절 기왕력, 압박골절의 형태의 빈도와 비율을 분석하였다. 결과 : 1. 전방 골주 단독 골절에서의 compression ratio는 입원 1주차에서 3주차, 그리고 최종 영상 확보시점까지 각각 20.92${\pm}$10.42, 25.22${\pm}$10.90, 25.57${\pm}$11.04, 25.07${\pm}$11.94로 기록되었다. 시점간에는 통계적으로 유의한 compression ratio의 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 2. 통증 VAS 점수 평균은 입원 1주차부터 3주차까지 각각 7.44${\pm}$2.07, 4.67${\pm}$1.63, 3.00${\pm}$1.80으로 기록되었다. 시점간 모두 통계적으로 유의한 감소가 있었다(1주차-2주차 p=.003, 1주차-3주차 p<.000 2주차-3주차 p=0.021). 결론 : 본 연구의 협진 입원치료 압박골절의 compression ratio는 입원 1주차 시점에서 최종 follow-up 시점까지 유의한 차이를 보일 만큼의 추가적인 추체 높이 감소를 보이지 않아 향후 좋은 예후를 예상할 수 있다. 통증 VAS 점수는 모든 주별 시점간에서 유의하게 감소되었다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.152-158
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• 2014

Background: To investigate the effectiveness of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) in treating irreparable massive rotator cuff tears (RCTs). Methods: Twenty-nine patients who underwent RTSA for the treatment of irreparable massive RCTs and completed follow-up for at least 1 year were selected. Their mean age was 69.7 years (range, 59-80 years). The mean follow-up was 17.7 months (range, 12-42 months). The shoulder range of motion was measured preoperatively and at final follow-up. The functional result was evaluated using visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon (ASES) score, and Korean Shoulder Society (KSS) score. Additionally, the shoulders were categorized into two groups depending on prior history of surgery and the clinical outcomes were analyzed between two groups. Results: Mean pain VAS improved, from $6.6{\pm}1.2$ to $2.7{\pm}0.9$ (p=0.001), and the mean functional VAS from $35.7{\pm}4.2$ to $73.3{\pm}5.4$ (p=0.006). The mean ASES score improved from $37.2{\pm}2.8$ to $75.0{\pm}3.8$ (p=0.012). The mean KSS improved from $36.5{\pm}7.2$ to $75.6{\pm}5.4$ (p=0.009), the mean forward elevation from $66.3{\pm}4.7$ to $135.6{\pm}8.4$ (p=0.0001), and the mean abduction from $45.2{\pm}4.2$ to $119.0{\pm}6.5o$ (p=0.0001). Internal rotation differed significantly from the first sacral to the third lumbar vertebrae (p=0.036). External rotation did not change significantly (p=0.076). There was also no statistically significant difference between groups (no previous operation versus none). Four complications occurred: one superficial infection, one with anterior dislocation, one acromial fracture, and one clavicle fracture. Conclusions: RTSA provides reliable pain relief and recovery of shoulder function in patients with massive irreparable RCTs in short-term follow-up.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.37-44
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• 2007

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to find out the effects of Chuna treatment on neck pain caused by traffic accidents. Methods : The 10 patients were divided into 2 groups, with Group A treated with Acupuncture and Chuna, while group B was treated with Acupuncture only. We measured the Visual Analog Scale(VAS), Pain Disability Index(PDI) and Pressure Pain Thresholds before and after treatment in each group. The statistical analysis was performed by using a Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon signed rank test. Results : 1. Group A showed significant improvements in VAS, PDI and Pressure Pain Thresholds(p<0.05). 2. Group B was significantly improved in VAS(p<0.05). However, there was no statistical significance in PDI and Pressure Pain Thresholds(p>0.05). 3. There was no statistical significance between Group A and Group B before and after treatment. Conclusions : These results imply that Chuna treatment with Acupuncture would beeffective and useful on the neck pain caused by traffic accidents.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.187-215
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• 2006

Objectives : To determine whether the pragmatic acupuncture treatment provides more effective pain relief than treatment using the same acupuncture point to the all patients. Methods : We randomly allocated participants to treatment group 1 and 2. The group 1 is the pragmatic treatment group and the group 2 is using the same acupuncture point to the all patients. Primary outcomes were measured by the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis index(WOMAC) pain and function scores at 4, 8, and 14 weeks. Secondary outcomes were measured by 100mm VAS(Visual Analog Scale), ROM(Range of Motion) using Goniometer, and pain threshold using pressure algometer. Results : When patients were extension of the knee, they were statistically significant in improvement of the ROM in 14 weeks. Whole body condition and pain rate through VAS measurement were improved significantly in 14 weeks. Also pain score and function score of WOMAC were improved significantly in 14 weeks. We could get difference in pain score of two acupuncture groups significantly in 14 weeks. But we could not get difference in whole score of two acupuncture groups significantly. Local temperature using T.C thermometer was changed significantly in 14 weeks. But we could not get difference in whole score of two acupuncture groups significantly. Excluding above item, DITI, pain threshold, and ROM of the knee flexion were no difference in before and after treatment.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.203-211
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• 2015

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of integrative Korean Medical treatments for patients with L-spine disk herniation that showed no response to Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI). Methods : In this study, we reviewed the medical records of ten patients who showed no improvement or relapsed after ESI. The patients each received more than three weeks of integrative treatments at Mokhuri Neck&Back Hospital. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) was measured before and after treatment. A statistical analysis to compare before and after treatments was assessed using paired t-test the SPSS 12.0 Windows program. Results : After three weeks of treatment, patients showed a significant decrease in VAS and ODI scores compared to before receiving treatment. VAS scores decreased from $5.3{\pm}1.25$ to $1.9{\pm}0.99$ (p<0.001), and ODI scores decreased from $59.8{\pm}22.2$ to $32.7{\pm}14.11$ (p<0.001). Conclusions : Complex Korean Medical treatment showed effectiveness in the treatment of L-spine HIVD patients that showed no response to ESI, and more objective research is needed.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.189-195
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• 2016

Objectives : The aim of this study was to compare improvement according to the hospitalization period of patients with neck pain as a result of traffic accidents. Methods : Patients of 59 cases with neck pain induced by traffic accidents were investigated. Based on their hospitalization period, 59 subjects were divided into two groups: A group with a shorter hospitalization period and B group with a longer hospitalization period. Each group was treated by the same therapies including acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and herbal medicine. To compare the treatment effects of the two groups, the Visual Analog Scale(VAS) was used. Statistical analysis between two groups was assessed using the chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U Test and paired t-test through the SPSS 12.0 Windows program. Results : After admission treatment, both A and B group showed a significant decrease in their VAS scores. In addition, B group, of which the hospitalization period was longer than A group, showed a significant improvement in comparison to A group in its VAS score. Conclusion : This study suggests that pain control is more effectively achieved in patients that received more than 8 days of admission treatment compared to those who received less than 7 days of admission treatment.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.37-41
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• 2013

목적: 만성 내측 족관절 불안전성을 진단하고, 내측 삼각인대 봉합술로 치료한 단기 결과를 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2007. 5부터 2009. 11까지 만성 족관절 불안정성을 호소하였던 262명의 남자 군인 중 만성 내측 족관절 불안정성으로 진단한 29명을 대상으로 하였다. 진단은 진찰소견과 방사선 소견 및 관절경적 소견에서 족관절 내측 이완 소견이 관찰된 경우로 하였으며, 수술은 손상된 삼각인대의 거골-주상골 인대를 봉합 나사를 이용하여 단축, 봉합하는 방법으로 시행하였다. 수술 전후의 미국 족부 족관절 학회 족관절-후족부 점수(AOFAS), 시각 동통 점수(VAS) 및 수술후 족관절 기능 만족도를 측정하여 임상적인 평가를 시행하였다. 결과: 족관절 불안정성을 가진 환자 중 11.1%에서 만성 내측 족관절 불안정성을 가지고 있었으며, 내측 거골-주상골 인대 봉합술을 시행한 후 AOFAS는 수술전 평균 64.5점(범위: 43~83점)에서 수술후 평균 82.0(범위: 60~100)점으로 증가하였으며, VAS는 수술전 평균 6.0점(범위: 4~10점)에서 수술후 평균 3.2점(범위: 1~7점)으로 감소하였다. 만족도는 우수가 13명 (44.8%), 만족이 11명(37.9%), 불만족이 5명(17.2%)이었다. 재발한 경우가 2례 있었으며, 타가인대(allo-tendinous graft)를 이용한 재수술을 시행하였다. 결론: 만성 내측 족관절 불안정성에 대하여 거골-주상골 인대를 봉합하는 수술을 시행한 후 약 83%에서 만족한 성적을 얻었다.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.157-165
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• 2016

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to examine whether or not Postural Yinyang Correction of TMJ(Temporomandibular joint) using Standard intraoral appliance could decrease chronic low back pain. Methods : We reviewed the medical records of 40 patients with TMJ disorder aged from 30 to 70 years from 124 patients who were treated in chronic low back pain at Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion of Korean Medicine Hospital of Dong-Eui University from November $1^{st}$, 2015 to June $5^{th}$, 2016. The patients were divided into 2 groups: Group A and Group B. In Group A, we treated the patients with acupuncture, sweet bee venom treatment and FCST(Functional Cerebrospinal Therapy) through Standard intraoral appliance from ABA(Accurate Balancing Appliance), Full body exercise therapy, and Upper cervical alignment balance therapy. In Group B, we treated the patients with acupuncture and sweet bee venom treatment. To estimate the effectiveness in controlling pain, we analyzed the Visual analog scale(VAS). To evaluate functional change of patients, we analyzed the Oswestry low back disability questionnaire(ODI). Results : In both groups, VAS and ODI decreased significantly. In the VAS, the result of Group A is significantly more effective than that of Group B. In the ODI, the result of Group A is statistically less effective compared to that of Group B, but not significantly. Conclusions : According to the results, Postural Yinyang Correction of TMJ using Standard intraoral appliance may be effective treatment for low back pain, but the further researches are needed.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제46권11호
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• pp.683-688
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• 2008

Purpose : The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of two commercially available desensitizing agents over 3 weeks on patients with dentin hypersensitivity. Materials and Methods : An oxalate-based solution, Sensblok (NIBEC Inc. Seoul, Korea) & Superseal (Pheonix Inc. Michigan, USA), and a distilled water placebo were compared in a clinical setting. Seven volunteers exhibiting three or more teeth that were sensitive to tactile & air were enrolled in the study (35 teeth total). A visual analog scale (VAS) was used for recording each patient s level of sensitivity to tactile & air stimuli. A Florida probe was rubbed across the exposed dentin three times with a constant pressure 20 grams to measure the tactile stimulus. The air stimulus was generated by dental unit air syringe for 1-second blast from 1/2 inch distance. The desensitizing agents were applied according manufacture s guideline. VAS scores were recorded at baseline, 1 minute after treatment, at 1 week, 2weeks, 3weeks. VAS score were analyzed using a repeated measures ANOVA ( =0.05). Results : The Sensblok, Superseal, and distilled water placebo all decreased dentin sensitivity. A statistically significant difference existed between Sensblok and placebo when tactile stimulus was applied (P<0.05), but no significant difference was found among other desensitizing agents and tactile and air stimuli.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.50-56
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• 2014

Background: To assess the clinical outcomes of short-term oral corticosteroid therapy for impingement syndrome of the shoulder and determine whether it can be substituted as an alternative to the intra-articular injection. Methods: The clinical outcomes of the 173 patients, the oral steroid group (n=88) and the injection group (n=85), were measured at 3 weeks, 2, 4, and 6 months postoperatively. The clinical outcomes were assessed by measuring the the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) score, visual analog scale (VAS) and range of motion (ROM) at every follow-up. Any complications and recurrence rate were noted. A relationship between the treatment outcomes and factors such as demographic factors, clinical symptoms and radiographic findings were determined. Results: No difference was observed in VAS and UCLA scores between the two groups, but forward flexion and internal rotation of ROM were significantly improved in the injection group at the 2nd and 4th postoperative month (p < 0.05). At 6th postoperative month, recurrence rate of symptoms was 26% in the oral steroid group and 22% in the injection group. No major adverse effects were observed. When the clinical outcomes of the oral steroid group were compared to either demographic, clinical symptoms, or radiographic findings, UCLA score was found to be significantly low (p < 0.05) in patients with joint stiffness and UCLA score, whereas VAS score was significantly improved in patients with night pain (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Short-term low-dose oral corticosteroid therapy of impingement syndrome showed comparable clinical outcomes to intra-articular injection without any remarkable adverse effects. Low-dose oral steroids can be regarded as a partial alternative to intra-articular injection for the initial therapy of impingement syndrome of the shoulder.