• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.120-127
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• 2015

Background: We prospectively compared the response to blind and ultrasound-guided glenohumeral injection of corticosteroids for treatment of shoulder stiffness. Methods: A total of 77 patients with shoulder stiffness between April 2008 and March 2012 were recruited. Patients were randomized to receive either a blind (group 1, n=39) or ultrasound-guided (group 2, n=38) glenohumeral injection of 40 mg triamcinolone. The clinical outcomes and shoulder range of motion (ROM) before injection, at 3, 6, and 12 months after injection and at the last follow-up were assessed. The same rehabilitation program was applied in both groups during the follow-up period. Results: There was no significant difference in demographic data on age, sex, ROM, and symptom duration before injection between groups (p>0.05). There were no significant differences in ROM including forward flexion, external rotation at the side, external rotation at $90^{\circ}$ abduction, and internal rotation, visual analogue scale for pain and functional outcomes including American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Simple Shoulder test between the two groups at any time point (p>0.05). Conclusions: Based on the current data, the result of ultrasound-guided glenohumeral injection was not superior to that of blind injection in the treatment of shoulder stiffness. We suggest that ultrasound-guided glenohumeral injection could be performed according to the patient's compliance and the surgeon's preference. Once familiar with the non-imaging-guided glenohumeral injection, it is an efficient and reliable method for the experienced surgeon. Ultrasound could be performed according to the surgeon's preference.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.126-130
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• 2016

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the result of extraarticular dorsal closing wedge osteotomy in Freiberg's disease. Materials and Methods: Between February 2012 and July 2014, total 10 patients who underwent dorsal closing wedge osteotomy and followed up more than 1 year were selected for inclusion. Average age was 16.3 years, and average follow-up period was 15.5 months. The diagnosis was made using magnetic resonance imaging of those with a limitation in walking or usual activity due to pain in the metatarsal head. During operation, we removed loose body, and synovectomy was done. Osteotomy at the metatarsal neck and fixation with Kirschner wire were performed. X-ray was taken to check shortening of 2nd metatarsal and bone union. Moreover, we checked the active range of motion of 2nd metatarsophalangeal joint before and after surgery. At the last follow-up, the shortening of metatarsal, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, visual analogue scale (VAS), and patient's subjective satisfaction were evaluated. Results: According to the Smillie's stage, there were 3 cases of stage II, 4 cases of stage III, and 3 cases of stage IV. Average bone union time on the osteotomy site was 8 weeks. Average shortening of metatarsal was 2.53 mm. Average AOFAS score improved significantly from 56.9 to 82.8 points at final follow-up (p<0.05), and average VAS score also improved significantly from 6.4 to 1.4 points at final follow-up (p<0.05). Average active range of motion at metatarsophalangeal joint improved from $28.0^{\circ}$ preoperatively to $46.5^{\circ}$ at the final follow-up. Other complications, such as metatarsalgia and arthritis, were not found; however, there was 1 case of delayed union with no symptom. Conclusion: In Freiberg's disease, dorsal closing wedge osteotomy is recommended for the improvement of clinical symptoms and range of motion.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.23-26
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• 2016

Purpose: Nerve conduction study (NCS) test is a standard diagnostic study of the tarsal tunnel syndrome. The purpose of this study was to determine the relation between the results of the NCS and postoperative clinical results. Materials and Methods: From June 2004 to July 2015, 104 patients were diagnosed with tarsal tunnel syndrome and treated surgically. Of 104 patients diagnosed through NCS preoperatively and postoperatively, 41 patients were included in this study. There were 23 male and 18 female patients with mean age of 49.2 years old and the average follow-up period was 15.5 months. NCS, pain visual analogue scale (VAS) score, and subjective satisfaction were examined preoperatively and postoperatively. Results: On the preoperative NCS, 32 patients (78.0%) were positive and 9 patients (22.0%) were negative, and 32 positive NCS patients consisted of 9 positive (28.1%), 16 improved (50.0%), and 7 negative (21.9%) postoperatively. VAS score was 7.4 preoperatively and 4.4 postoperatively. According to satisfaction, there were 8 excellent (19.5%), 21 good (51.2%), 6 fair (14.6%), and 6 poor (14.6%) patients. For 32 patients who were positive on the preoperative NCS, the postoperative VAS score was 4.87 and there were 7 excellent (21.9%), 16 good (50.0%), 4 fair (12.5%), and 5 poor (15.6%) patients. Sixteen patients were negative on the postoperative NCS, with a VAS score of 3.75, 1 excellent (6.3%), 11 good (68.8%), 2 fair (12.5%), and 2 poor (12.5%). There was no statistical correlation between the preoperative NCS and postoperative VAS score (p=0.10), between preoperative NCS and postoperative satisfaction (p=0.799), between preoperative NCS and postoperative VAS score (p=0.487), and between postoperative NCS and postoperative satisfaction (p=0.251). Conclusion: For patients diagnosed with tarsal tunnel syndrome and treated surgically, NCS showed little correlation with postoperative result.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.100-104
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• 2019

Purpose: This study examined the clinical outcomes and assessed the average time to return to play following a peroneal tendon repair in Korean athletes. Materials and Methods: Between March 2004 and February 2017, a total of 30 athletes underwent peroneal tendon repair for a peroneal tendon tear. The indications of surgical treatment were chronic pain or intractable symptoms after a previous ankle sprain affecting sports activity refractory to conservative treatment for at least six months. The patient underwent tubulization for a longitudinal tendon rupture. Peroneus longus to peroneus brevis tenodesis was performed when tendon repair was impossible due to total rupture or multiple longitudinal rupture. Results: Twenty patients not included in this study were as follows: insufficient follow-up, previous surgery, and additional bone surgery. All 10 patients had a previous ankle sprain history, tenderness and swelling on the retromalleolar area. In the 10 patient population, there were five peroneus brevis tendon tears, three peroneus longus tendon tears, one peroneus longus and brevis tendon tear, and one peroneus brevis and superior peroneal retinaculum tear. In the 10 patients, six cases of peroneal brevis tendon repair and four cases of peroneal longus to brevis tenodesis were performed. The preoperative American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score was improved from a mean of 60.6 (standard deviation [SD], 8.64) to a mean of 90.2, postoperatively (SD, 4.4; p<0.012). The preoperative visual analogue scale was improved from a mean of 5.43 (SD, 1.2) to 0.5 (SD, 0.16), postoperatively (p<0.023). The mean length of time to return to play was 12.2 weeks (range, 8~16 weeks). Conclusion: Peroneal tendon tear can occur due to sports injuries. If there is tenderness at the retromalleolar area, the surgeon should consider a peroneal tendon lesion. Surgical repair of the peroneal tendon can be an effective treatment to help athletes to return to play.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.105-109
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• 2007

목적: 외 상과염은 주관절 주위 에 발생하는 흔한 질환으로 최근에는 관절경을 이용한 치료가 시도되고 있으며 국내에서는 관절경 치료에 대한 결과 보고가 드문 실정이다. 이에 저자들은 외 상과염 환자에 대한 관절경적 치료의 효과를 평가해 보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2002년 10월부터 2006년 2월까지 외 상과염 진단 하에 본원에서 관절경 시술을 받은 14명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 수술 후 결과는 visual analogue scale 및 Roles and Maudsley score를 사용하여 평가하였다. VAS score는 통증이 없는 경우를 0점, 참을 수 없는 통증을 10점으로 하였고 Roles and Maudsley score는 동통의 정도, 관절의 운동 및 활동도를 평가하여 4개의 등급(excellent, good, acceptable, poor)으로 구분하였다. 결과: 단 요 수근 신근 병변은 Baker의 분류를 이용하여 나누었으며 1형이 7예, 2형이 4예, 그리고 3형이 1예 있었다. VAS score는 술 전 평균 8.3점(7점$\sim$10점)이었고, 술 후 평균 1.6점(0점$\sim$4점)이었다(p-value=0.028). Roles and Maudsley score는 술 전 acceptable 2명, poor 10명이었으며, 술 후 excellent 7명, good 5명, acceptable 2명이었고, poor로 응답한 환자는 없었다(p-value<0.01). 결론: 관절경을 이용한 외 상과염 치료는 기존의 개방적 술식에 비해 술 후 통증이 적고 재활 기간이 짧으며 결과 또한 양호하므로 보존적 치료에 반응을 보이지 않는 경우 효과적인 치료 방법 중의 하나라고 사료되는 바이다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2005

Objectives : The Purpose of this study is to report in patient with common peroneal nerve palsy, who improved by oriental medical treatament. Methods : We Checked the temperature of a leg by Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging(DITI) at intervals of 10 days, angle of active dorsiflexion and range of active motion for estimating the improvement of symptoms. We used the Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) for estimating the degree of pain, too. Results : After 4 weeks treatment, the movement and power of ankle joint improved to nearly normal range. The degree of active dorsiflexion of the ankle increased from $-40^{\circ}\;to\;15^{\circ}$ and range of active motion increased from Gr III to Gr I. The difference of temperature between the both legs decreased remarkably. Conclusion : In this case we experienced improvement of symptoms by conservative oriental medical therapy, e.g acupuncture stimulation, herbal medication, physical therapy. It should be needed further investigation on common peroneal nerve palsy and its symptoms in order to set up a reasonable standard about a surgical operation.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제12권12호
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• pp.5789-5796
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• 2011

본 연구는 왼쪽 하퇴삼두근의 원심성 운동으로 인한 지연성 근통증에서 진동훈련의 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 이전에 규칙적인 하지 운동에 참여하지 않은 21명의 신체 건강한 남녀를 대상으로 진동훈련군과 대조군으로 나누었다. 통증척도, 발목 족저굴근의 근력, 하퇴삼두근의 둘레, 혈중 CK 수치를 원심성 운동전, 24시간, 48시간, 72시간 후에 측정하였다. 통증척도는 지연성 근통증 유발 후 48시 시점에 집단 간 유의한 차이를 보였고, 측정시기에 따라 집단 내 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<.05). 족저굴근의 근력은 진동훈련 집단 간의 유의한 차이는 보이지 않았으나, 측정시기에 따라 집단 내 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<.05). 하퇴삼두근 둘레는 진동훈련 집단 간 유의한 차이는 보이지 않았으나, 측정시기에 따라 집단 내 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<.05). 혈중 CK 수치는 진동훈련 집단 간에 유의한 차이는 보이지 않았으나, 측정시기에 따라 집단 내 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<.05). 본 연구결과로 원심성 운동 전 진동훈련은 통증을 억제하는 효과가 있으므로 익숙하지 않은 활동을 하거나, 스포츠 활동에서의 지연성 근통증을 예방하기 위한 한 방법으로 제시될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.117-125
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• 2017

Background: To compare the clinical outcomes of arthroscopic capsular release in patients with and without inferior capsular release for shoulder stiffness. Methods: Between January 2010 and December 2015, 39 patients who underwent arthroscopic capsular release for shoulder stiffness were enrolled and randomized into two groups. In group I, 19 patients underwent arthroscopic capsular release of the rotator interval and anterior capsule. In group II, 20 patients underwent arthroscopic capsular release of the anterior to inferior capsule, including the rotator interval. The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Constant scoring system, Simple Shoulder Test, visual analogue scale for pain, and range of motion (ROM) were used for evaluation before surgery, at 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery and on the last follow-up. Results: Preoperative demographic data revealed no significant differences (p>0.05). The average follow-up was 16.07 months. Both groups showed significantly increased ROM at the last follow-up compared with preoperative (p<0.05). At the last follow-up, no statistical differences were found (p>0.05) between groups I and II in functional scores and ROM (forward flexion, p=0.91; side external rotation, p=0.17; abduction external rotation, p=0.72; internal rotation, p=0.61). But we found that group II gained more flexion compared to group I at 3 months and 6 months (p<0.05) after the surgery. Conclusions: Both techniques of capsular release are effective for stiffness shoulder. However, the extended inferior capsular release shows superiority in forward flexion over anterior capsular release alone during 6 months of follows-up (level of evidence: Level I, therapeutic randomized controlled trial).

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.105-110
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• 2018

Purpose: This study examined the effects of beraprost sodium on digital infrared thermal images in patients with peripheral arterial disease caused by type 2 diabetes mellitus. Materials and Methods: Twenty-five diabetic patients with peripheral arterial disease were treated with beraprost sodium in a prospective, multicenter, cohort study from February 2013 to December 2014. Beraprost sodium ($40{\mu}g$) was administered orally 3 times daily ($120{\mu}g/day$) for 6 months. The visual analogue scale (VAS) and digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) were performed to compare the blood flow improvement between before and after dosing. Results: Among the 25 patients included in the evaluation, 22 patients completed the study. A significant increase in body temperature was observed in the front and left side, particularly in the plantar side in DITI compared to that before and after administration. An increase in body temperature was observed at the frontal part from $28.1^{\circ}C{\pm}2.3^{\circ}C$ to $29.1^{\circ}C{\pm}2.1^{\circ}C$ (p=0.021), at the left side from $27.8^{\circ}C{\pm}2.4^{\circ}C$ to $28.6^{\circ}C{\pm}1.9^{\circ}C$ (p=0.028), at the plantar part at $24.0^{\circ}C{\pm}1.5^{\circ}C$, and at the plantar part at $27.1^{\circ}C{\pm}2.4^{\circ}C$ (p<0.01). The VAS decreased significantly from $5.4{\pm}1.3$ to $2.7{\pm}2.0$ after 6 months of treatment (p<0.01). Conclusion: Beraprost sodium is a safe and easy-to use oral medication for diabetes peripheral arterial disease. It can be expected to increase the blood flow and decrease the lower extremity pain statistically after being taken for 6 months.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.112-135
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• 2021

2020년 7월부터 2020년 12월까지 일개 보건소 건강증진과에서 관할지역 거주 중증 장애인 중 뇌병변 장애와 지체 장애인을 대상으로 한의약 장애인 방문건강관리 표준프로그램을 진행하였고, 이 중 1명의 중증 지체 장애인이 구강 건조증을 앓고 있어, 한의 치료의 개입을 통한 통합적인 관리한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 팔물탕(八物湯) 연조엑스제를 포함한 한의 치료는 YDQ에 의해 음허(陰虛)로 변증된 지체 장애인의 약물 유발성 구강 건조를 완화시키고 삶의 질을 호전시켰다. 2. 건강 보험에 포함된 한의 치료를 제공하여 한·양방 통합적 개입으로 양약으로 발생한 구강 건조 증상을 관리할 수 있었다. 3. 6개월간 투약된 팔물탕(八物湯) 연조엑스로 인한 이상 반응은 없었다. 4. 팬데믹 상황에서 한의약 방문 진료와 전화 진료가 혼합된 형태의 공공보건기관의 한의약 건강증진사업으로 장애인의 SHCN를 충족하고 장애인의 만성 질환 관리가 가능한 부분을 확인할 수 있었다. 5. 본 연구는 한방안이비인후피부과 증상 및 질환도 보건소 한의약 건강증진사업으로 포함할 수 있는 가능성을 확인하였으며, 유관 학회의 협력 및 지원과 연구가 필요하다고 생각된다.