1. Fifty one cases of fractures of the shaft of the femur in children, treated at Seoul National University Hospital during the seven years, from August 1962 to July 1969, were analyzed. 2. In thirty eight of the cases fracture involved the middle third of the shaft, in eleven the upper third, and in two the lower third. 3. Bryant traction was employed in fifteen of the cases ranging from four months to six years of age. One case, five years old, was complicated by Volkmanns ischemic contracture on both legs. 4. Russell traction was employed in eleven of the cases ranging from six to fourteen years of age. Angulation and distraction must be watched especially in the younger age group, although we encountered no serious complications which required subsequent treatment. 5. Hoke traction was employed in twelve of the cases ranging from six to eleven years of age. Although this form of treatment is not particularly popular, we are of the opinion that it is the treatment of choice over two years of age and,under six years of age and that between six and twelve years of age it may be optionally employed along with Russell traction. We found it. particularly useful and convenient in selected cases in which Russell traction could not be effectively employed. 6. In some of the complicated cases, open reduction and internal fixation, closed reduction with pin and plaster immobilization, or skeletal traction was employed.
Child ; Femur ; Humans ; Immobilization ; Ischemic Contracture ; Leg ; Seoul ; Traction

We meet much difficult problem to solve in the treatment of the forearm fractures which are not encountered in the treatment of fractures of the other long bone and there are many reports on the results of treatment of forearm fractures and many methods have been introduced. In the late 1950's ASIF compression plate was invented and developed by Muller, Allgower, and Willenegger and it has shown excellent union rate and functional results in the treatment of forearm fractures. From Jan. 1971 to Dec. 1979, we have experienced 71 cases of fresh or old forearm fractures treated by different methods and devices and among them, 53 patients, those were treated with compression plate and other various internal fixation devices, were possible to trace for more than 3 months. The Author divided the traceable patients into two groups, the one was the group treated with compression plate and the othtr one was the group treated with other various internal fixations, and compared the results in the aspect of healing time and functional results. The results were as follows; 1. Among 71 patients, 45 patients (36.6%) were fresh and 26 were old cases. Of 61 adult patients 21 cases (34.4%) exhibited severe soft tissue injury due to crushing machinary injury. 2. There was 24 (33.8%) cases of open fractures and the most common fracture site was middle one-third of both radius and ulna. 3. The period between operation and exercise was 7.3 weeks in fresh cases which were treated with compression-plate fixation and 10.3 weeks in old cases with other fixation devices. 4. The time of radlological union was comparatively rapid in compression-plate fixation group, acute cases and radial fractures when compared it with those treated with other fixation devices, old cases and ulnar fractures, respectively. Radiological union time in average was as follows; Radius, compression-plate fixation: 12.1 weeks ulna, compression-plate fixation: 12.4 weeks redius, other fixation devices 14.9 weeks ulna, other fixation devices 15.5 weeks 5. By Anderson's functional criteria, the ratio of excellent or good results was as follows, Acute compression-plate fixation: 87% Acute, other fixation devices 67% Old, Compression-plate flxation: 67% Old, Other fixation devices 23% 6. Achieved bony union in all cases in compression-plate fixation group and experienced 3 cases of non-union in the group treated with other fixation devices. Among 3, two cases of non-union were due to post-operative infection and technical failure and the other one was a solitary ulnar fracture which was treated with rush pin.
Adult ; Forearm ; Fractures, Open ; Humans ; Internal Fixators ; Radius ; Soft Tissue Injuries ; Ulna

No abstract available in English.
Clinical Study

The authors have reviewed 63 resistant clubfeet of 40 patients who were treated by modified Turco's operstion at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital during the eight years period from July, 1979 to June, 1987. The procedure performed by the senior author(D.Y.L.) is essentially similar to Turco's original technique, but with the following modifications :(a) A curvilinear skin incision instead of Turco's straight oblique incision. (b) Aponeurotic tenotomy of the abductor hallucis. (c) Medial capsulotomies of the first metatarso-medial cuneiform joint, medial cuneiformnavicular joint and release of the medial extension of the tibialis anterior insertion. (d) Z-plastic lengtening of the tibialis posterior tendon instead of tenotomy (e) Plantar fasciotomy The average age at the time of operation was 23.4 months, the youngest being 4 months and the oldest being 6 year and 7 months. The follow-up period was minimum 12 months and maximum 6 years, the average being 27.4 months. The cases were analysed radiologically and clinically, and following observations were made. l. AP and lateral talocalcaneal angles were corrected satiafactorily in 60 feet(95%) and 59 feet(94%), respectively. The Talocalcaneal indices were corrected satisfactorily to over 40 in 60 feet(95%). 2. The talo-first metatarsal angles, which reflect adduction of the fore-foot, were corrected satisfactorily to within +10°in 55 feet(87%). 3. Good and fair results were obtained in 54 feet(86%) in the radiological evaluation. 4. Adduction deformity of the forefoot was responsible in most cases of radiologically unsatisfactory results. 5. Among 40 feet of 26 pstients who were evaluated clinically by the Wynne-Davis method, 33 feet were rated good and 7 feet were rated fair. No poor results were found clinically. 6. Senior author's modification of additional forefoot medial release is an important addition to Turco's original technique and effectively reduced unsatisfacotory results.
Clubfoot ; Congenital Abnormalities ; Follow-Up Studies ; Foot ; Humans ; Joints ; Metatarsal Bones ; Methods ; Seoul ; Skin ; Tendons ; Tenotomy

In 1974, bipolar endoprosthesis was first introduced by Bateman & Giliberty. It has theoretical advantages including minimizing acetabular wear, possible reduction of incidence of stem loosening, lessening of dislocation and easy revision procedure. Various methods for the treatment of fracture of the femur neck have been developed & performed, but it is still called “the unsolved fracture” in certain situation. But the role of it as primary treatment of fracture of the femur neck continues to be controversial. Current clinical results encourage its continued use and expansion of indication. Authors reviewed and analysed 21 cases of bicentric endoprosthesis and 1 case of Giliberty endoprosthesis those have been operated at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Medical Center from 1981 to 1983. Following results were obtained, l. According to disorder distribution, 14 cases were neglected fracture of femur neck, 2 old fracture, 1 idiopathic femoral head necrosis and 2 avascular necrosis & 1 non-union complicated by femoral neck fracture. 2. Among 20 cases, 8 cases were operated within 1/2 1 month after injury and 6 cases within 1 3months 3. Harris lateral appmach was used in 16 cases (80%) and Modified Gibson approach in 4 cases (20%). There were no significant differences in morbidity during operation and postoperative complication. 4. We used femoral stems those head diameter was 22 and 32mm(Charnley & Miiller type) and head pieces those diameter was 48-51 mm in male and 44–48 mm in Ifemale. 5. 3 cases were stiff in inner bearing without acetabular erosion. 6. In 6 cases more than 2 years followup 1 degree CE angle of Wiberg was increased in 2 cases of youngage respectively without associated hip joint pain. 7. Although inclination of head piece was vertical in 8 cases, fracture and dislocation were not found. 8. The circumference of head piece and opposite femoral head was measured and compared. There were 12 cases (mean 12.6 mm) that of head piece larger than opposite femoral head and 3 cases smaller than opposite femoral head. 9. There was 4 cases of complication (3 patients) and still no reoperation and revision converted to T.H.R. 10. With regard to average 18 months of follow-up, 7 cases of 81–90 Harris hip-rating score, 6 of 91–100, 4 of 71–80 and 3 of 61–70.
Acetabulum ; Dislocations ; Femoral Neck Fractures ; Femur ; Femur Neck ; Follow-Up Studies ; Head ; Hip Joint ; Humans ; Incidence ; Male ; Neck ; Necrosis ; Postoperative Complications ; Reoperation

The incidence of pancreatic trauma is increasing and still remains a major source of morbidity and mortality. We have graded the pancreatic trauma on CT according to its pattern into four grades. We also determine the accuracy of CT in the evaluation of pancreatic trauma and the role of CT for delineation of pancretic ductal injury which is critical factor in outcome of pancreatic trauma. CT correctly diagnosed the pancreatic trauma and its traumatic pattern and severity in 22 of 25 cases. Pancreatic enlargement was the most common findings observed in 19 cases. Other findings were 15 cases of intrapancreatic low density hematoma, 12 cases of parenchymal fracture which were predilected in pancreatic neck area. CT grade III and IV could predict the pancreatic ductal injury, and was well correlated with severity of posttraumatic pancreatitis, duration of admission days and incidence of complications. So we concluded that CT can play a definite role for diagnosing and determining the prognosis of pancreatic trauma.
Diagnosis* ; Hematoma ; Incidence ; Mortality ; Neck ; Pancreatic Ducts ; Pancreatitis ; Prognosis

Sixteen patients who underwent 18 modified Colonna capsular arthroplasty for old unreduced DDH1 between 1984 and 1992 were recalled and critically reviewed. The average age at operation was 11.5 years (range, 8.1 to 14.5 years). The average follow-up period was 7 years and 1 month (range, 5 to 13 years). All of the patients had pain or discomfort of the hip and limp. Femoral shortening was combined in all patients, and 13 hips required concurrent pelvic osteotomy (Chiari osteotomy in 5 hips Salter innominate osteotomy in 1 hips and Steel s osteotomy in 2 hips) or slotted shelf augmentation (5 hips) due to small and shallow acetabulum relative to the femoral head. In the remaining 5 hips which had thick medial acetabular wall acetabular reaming alone was performed. At the latest followup, 9 hips showed excellent 5, good; and 4, fair results according to the modified Harris hip score and IOWA hip score. In addition, all patients except one were satisfied with the outcome in terms of regaining hip stability and decrease in pain or discomfort and limp. Radiological evaluation revealed progressive, significant increase in size of the femoral head and sphericity improvement in 12 hips. The sphericity of the femoral head did not improve in other 2 hips. In the remaining 4 hips, in which preoperative femoral head shape was relatively aspherical, the sphericity worsened after affection of ischemic necrosis or osteoarthrosis. Complications included undisplaced femoral neck fracture during physiotherapy in 2, ischemic necrosis in 2, heterotropic ossification in 2, acetabular protrusio due to too much reaming in 3 hips, and residual subluxation requiring additional pelvic surgery in 2 hips, In conclusion, we believe that modified Colonna capsular arthroplasty with femoral shortening is valid, if properly done, in the reconsruction of painful hip with old unreduced DDH in late childhood and adolesence.
Acetabulum ; Adolescent* ; Arthroplasty* ; Femoral Neck Fractures ; Follow-Up Studies* ; Head ; Hip ; Humans ; Iowa ; Necrosis ; Osteoarthritis ; Osteotomy ; Steel

The electrical burns constitute a unique type of thermal injury and usually consist of a limited area of cutaneous burn, but associated with deep muscle damage of variable extent. The deep tissue destruction resulting from such injury leads to high incidence of amputation. So electrical burns are different from other types of injuries requiring individualized and varied methods of treatment, such as early fasciotomy, repeated debridement, wound coverage and technique of amputation. During 5 years from Jan. 1988 to Dec. 1992, we experienced 310 cases of electrical burn. We analyzed these cases on the aspects of functional result and necessity of amputation according to the treatment variability. The result showed the extent of burn in amputation group was 11.6%, salvage group 13.1%, with no difference of extent between 2 groups(p>0.05, by qui square test). When the fasciotomy was done earlier than 12 hours after injury showed 39.1% of more than good functional result, when later than 12 hours 7.7% of more than good, that is, earlier fasciotomy resulted in better function(p < 0.05, qui square test). The amputation rate was 23.9% during the last 5 years which was a marked improvment when compared to the previous ten years(32.4%). From these results we concluded that in order to reduce the rate of amputation and to improve the function of patients, early fasciotomy, early repeated debridement and wound coverage is necessary.
Amputation ; Burns ; Debridement ; Humans ; Incidence ; Wounds and Injuries

No abstract available.
Patella*

Hereditary sensory motor neuropathy type V (HAMN V) is very rare disease entity. The authors experienced a patient who had the findings of peroneal muscular atrophy and pyramidal tract feature. A 20 year-old man was admitted to our hospital due to gait disturbance. Scissoring gait and peroneal muscular atrophy were observed. The findings of electrophysiologic studies were compatible with axonal type peripheral neuropathy. The results of other evaluations were compatible with HAMN V. To our knowledge, it is the first report in Korea.
Axons ; Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease ; Gait ; Humans ; Korea ; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases ; Pyramidal Tracts ; Rare Diseases