Insall-Burstein Posterior stabilized knee prosthesis is a variant of total condylar prosthesis. It is designed to get more wide range of flexion and stability with the transverse cam. We analyze with modified HSS knee rating score clinically and scoring system of AKS(American Knee Society) radiologically. We report the operative results in 34 cases of 25 patients whom we operated with Insall-Burstein PSP from August, 1982 to May, 1985 and the long term follow-up result of 24 cases of 16 patients, excluding three death and 7 cases of 6 patients who were lost to follow up. Follow-up period is average 11 years and 5 months. The average preoperative flexion contracture improved markedly. The average preoperative flexion arc was 95° and preoperative flexion contracture was 14°. The postoperative ROM and flexion contracture improved markedly. The average preoperative modified HSS knee rating scoring was 52 points and improved to 91 points at last follow-up. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis had progression of other joints involvement which limited the activity of daily living. At the last follow up, loosening signs were not observed radiologically but three cases of radiolucent zone were observed in the zone I, II, III, IV, VII of tibial components and zone III, VI of femoral components. There were two deep infections.
Arthritis, Rheumatoid ; Arthroplasty ; Contracture ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Joints ; Knee Prosthesis ; Knee ; Lost to Follow-Up ; Prostheses and Implants

After Kilian first described apondylolisthesis in 1854, there has been diverse opinions over the surgical treatment of the spondylolisthesis: in situ fusion vs. reduction and fusion, PLIF vs. PLF, and instrumentation vs. non-instrumentation. The advantages of the instrumentation are rigid fixation, better union rate of grafted bone and early rehabilitation after surgery. The disadvantages are long operation time and increased chance of the wound infection. The purpose of this retrospective study is to review the clinical results and fusion rate of 41 patients who were treated with decompression and posterolateral fusion in situ with autograft with or without instrumentation from January 1986 to June 1992. 1. Among 41 patients, 20 patients were degenerative type and 21 were isthmic type, and most commonly involved level was L4-5(46.4%). 2. Fusion was obtained in all patients. 3. Clinically 11 of 15 patients(73.4%) showed excellent or good results in instrumentation group, and 19 of 26 patients(73.0%) showed excellent or good results in non-instrumentation group. 4. Postoperative complications developed in two cases(13.3%) with instrumentation and five cases(19.2%) without instrumentation. Comparing with the non-instrumentation, we could not find great advantage of the instrumentation on the clinical results or union rate, although instrumentation showed a little better result.
Autografts ; Decompression ; Humans ; Postoperative Complications ; Rehabilitation ; Retrospective Studies ; Spondylolisthesis ; Transplants ; Wound Infection

BACKGROUND: To observe the immediate and long-term results of bronchial artery embolization(BAE) for hemoptysis and the factors influencing the recurrences. METHODS: This study involved 75 patients with massive, or moderate and recurrent hemoptysis, who underwent bronchial artery embolization(BAE) from 1994 to 1999. The underlying diseases included pulmonary tuberculosis in 35, bronchiectasis in 22, aspergilloma in 12, lung cancer in 3, and 3 with other diseases. RESULTS: After BAE, bleeding was controlled immediately in 61 patients(82.7%). One patient died of another medical problem, 3 patients were referred to surgery and 5 patients could not be followed-up. In the remaining 66 patients who were followed for more than one-year after BAE, 37(56.1%) patients had another hemorrhage(26 hemoptysis, 11 minor hemosputa). Among the recurred 37 subjects, 19(51.4%) experienced hemorrhage within 1 month after BAE, 31(83.8%) within 1 year, and 36(94.1%) within 3 years. The underlying lung diseases, the amount of bleeding and the extent of the involved lungs were factors affecting the outcome, especially blood loss >500cc was an important factor affecting the recurrence. BAE for two cases with lung malignancy was ineffective. Long-term control of bleeding (3-year cumulative non-recurrence) was achieved in 30 subjects(45.5%). CONCLUSION: Bronchial artery embolization(BAE) is effective as an initial treatment for moderate to massive hemoptysis. Because most of the recurrences occurred within 3 years, it is important to follow-up such patients for at least 3 years after BAE and the most significant factor affecting the prognosis was amount of blood loss.
Bronchial Arteries* ; Bronchiectasis ; Follow-Up Studies ; Hemoptysis* ; Hemorrhage ; Humans ; Lung ; Lung Diseases ; Lung Neoplasms ; Prognosis ; Recurrence ; Tuberculosis, Pulmonary

Although reports have been assessed to locate lesions in the frontal lobe or anterior cranial fossa, the exact localization of the lesion is invariably difficult in neurological examination. However angiographic pattern is one of the most significant clue to the diagnosis of this area. For the past 2 years, from may in 1968 to December in 1970, we have analyzed angiographic patterns of space occupying lesion in the frontal lobe and anterior cranial fossa in a total of subsequent 100 cases. It is suggested that these lesions be classified into four groups according to their characteristic patterns and, for accurate localization and practical feasibility, their surgical approach. The characteristic angiographic patterns of each group are summarized as follows: (Frontal-pole) A-P view: 1. Round shift of A.C.A. 2. Flattening of carotid fork. 3. Elongation of AI. 4. No chekrein effect. 5. Sylvian point & M.C.A.... normal / (Fronto-central) A-P view: 1. Round shift of A.C.A.-mild. 2. Checkrein effect. 3. Depression of M1. 4. Flattening or mushroom appearance of carotid-fork. 5. Sylvian point... normal. / Lateral view: 1. Posterior displacement of A.C.A. 2. Vertical stretching of A2-A3. 3. Stretching of frontopolar artery. 4. Downward displacement of M2. 5. Depression of candelabra artery. 6. Closing of carotid siphon. 7. Ophthalmic artery... normal. / Lateral view: 1. Rectangular erection of C1-M1. 2. Right angle of C1-C2. 3. Elevation of M2-M3. 4. P.C.A. & ant. Choroidal artery... better. / (Fronto-lateral) A-P view: 1. Round shift of A.C.A. 2. Infrequent checkrein effect. 3. Flattering of carotid fork. 4. Vertical stretching of C1. 5. Sylvian point... normal. / Lateral view: 1. Mild stretching of A2-A3. 2. Continuous line of C2-M2. 3. Depression of M2. 4. Stretching of candelabra artery. / (Fronto-basal) A. subfrontal; A-P view: 1. Round or angular shift of A.C.A. 2. Flattening of carotid bifurcation. 3. No checkrein effect. 4. Sylvian point... normal. / Lateral view: 1. Bowing and downward convexity of A.C.A. 2. Closing of carotid siphon. 3. Depression of sylvian artery group. 4. Enlargement of ophthalmic artery. B. Inferior frontal; A-P view and lateral view: 1. Same as subfrontal lesions. 2. Relative preservation of A.C.A. branches. 3. Enlarged ophthalmic artery... mild. 4. Depression or elevation of M2.
Agaricales ; Ants ; Arteries ; Choroid ; Cranial Fossa, Anterior* ; Depression ; Diagnosis ; Frontal Lobe ; Neurologic Examination ; Ophthalmic Artery

The PFC (Press Fit Condylar) knee was first implanted clinically in 1984 with retention of posterior cruciate ligament. Thereafter PFC modular version had been developed at 1988 with option of posterior cruciate ligament substitution and minor design changes. We classified the 170 patients, 252 knees which underwent the PFC total knee arthroplasty in the period from January 1988 to May 1995 into three groups. In group I, 62 patient. Had 93 total knee arthroplasties with insertion of the original PFC total knee prosthesis with retention of posterior cruciate ligament from January 1988 to October 1991. In group Iia, 51 patients had 74 total knee arthroplasties with insertion of the modular PFC total knee prosthesis with retention of posterior cruciate ligawient from November 1991 to May 1995. In group III, 57 patients had 85 total knee arthroplasties with insert.ion of the modular PFC total knee prosthesis with substitution of posterior cruciate ligament from November 1991 to May l995. Average follow-up periods were 7 years 5 months in group I and 3 years 2 months in group Iia and Ilb. Clinical and radiographic results were similar among the group I, Iia and llb except slight better scores in group Iia and Iib than group I, even though group IlI and IlI had short follow-up periods, Postoperative implant wear was developed at 5 knees in group I, 1 knee in group Iia and not developed in group Ilb. Implant loosening was developed at 1 knee only in group 1. Revisional arthroplasty was performed to 7 knees in group I, 1 knee in group Iia and not in group 1Ib. In conclusion, posterior cruciate ligament substitution group had no difference in functional results with the retention group. In the problem of implant wear, posterior cruciate ligament substitution group was superior to the retention group but similar in loosening.
Arthroplasty* ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Knee Prosthesis ; Knee* ; Posterior Cruciate Ligament ; Postoperative Period

Pedicled bone flap raised from the volar aspect of lower end of the radius, pedicled by the pronator quadratus has been used for the treatment of scaphoid nonunion and Kienbock's disease. From July 1991 to Jan. 1992, authors performed this procedures for 3 cases of Kienbock's disease. Patients were 2 cases in the left hand, l case in the right hand. There was no critial trauma history. Age at operation were 25, 37 and 57 years. All patients were in Stage I in 2 cases and stage II-A in 1 case of Lichtman's radiologic classification. Preoperative grip powers were 11%, 38%, 63% and pinch powers were 20%, 41%, 61% of that of normal opposite hand. Follow up periods were 28, 31 and 33 months. At last follow up roentgenographic finding shows no progression of necrosis of lunate, new bone formation, decreased sclerosis, and joint space were preserved in all cases. The fuctional results at the last follow up were as follows. Pain during motion was markedly diminished in all patients. Grip power were 57%, 89% and 96% and pinch powers were 68%, 83% and 100% of that of normal opposite hand with use of calibrated Jamar dynamometer which showes significant increase than preoperative state. The ranges of motion of wrist were as follows. Volar flexion were 40, 45 and 80 degree. Dorsiflexion were 10, 20 and 45 degree. Ulnar deviation were 10, 20 and 30 degree. Radial deviation were 10, 25 and 30 degree. This viable bone graft with blood supply gives very satisfactory clinical results.
Classification ; Follow-Up Studies ; Hand ; Hand Strength ; Humans ; Joints ; Necrosis ; Osteogenesis ; Osteonecrosis ; Radius ; Sclerosis ; Transplants ; Wrist

BACKGROUND: Nowadays, as public awareness of t,he Acquired immunedeficiency syndrome(AIDS) epidemic was increasing, athletes have become more concerned about their risk of infection with human immunedeficiency virus(HIV) since it, was announced that Magic Johnson, hero of basketball in the United States, was infected. Because there are no exact cure method about AIDS, the only treatment is prevention through the education and awareness of AIDS. Therefore, we researched the athletes knowledge of AIDS to provide the b#asis of preventive methods. METHODS: A questionnaire was given directly to the 110 wrestling and taekwondo athletes attending a sports college. RESULT: Athletes are all men and their mean age is 24.6 years old. Concerning the question of latent period, 54.5% had correct answer that AIDS development took more than several years after HIV infection. The person who had educated about the preventive methods of infection during the sports was 4.6%. The person who answered AIDS athletes should be excluded from the sports was 64.5% and the reason of exclusion was the risk of infection through the small bleeding(49.8%), sweating(38.0%), and simple skin cont,acts(19. 7%) during the sports. The correct recognition rate of preventive method of infection during the sports was 51.8 to 62%. Concerning the risk routes and behaviors of infection during daily life, most of them recognized correctly(from 76,3% to 99.0% by each item), but some have also misconception about transfusion(61.0%), skin contact(33%) and mosquitos bite(30%) etc. CONCLUSION: Almost all of athletes recognized correctly the risky behavior of sex and blood in transmission of infection, but some have also misconception in daily activities, e.g. transfusion and mosquitos. Many persons answered AIDS infected athletes should be excluded from the sports and they didnt receive any education about preventive methods of AIDS infection during the sports. The knowledge of preventive methods of infection recommended during the sports was relatively high.
Athletes* ; Basketball ; Culicidae ; Education ; HIV Infections ; Humans ; Korea* ; Magic ; Male ; Skin ; Sports ; United States ; Wrestling ; Surveys and Questionnaires

This study was designed to investigate dental arch shapes buccally and lingually at Bracket Level of Koreans. This involved studying 63 inviduals (37 males, 26 females) with normal occlusion ranging in age from 17 to 24 years old. The landmarks were digitized and measurements and statistical analysis were performed by NEC 9801 V-M computer. The Results were as Follows: Bicanine width, Bipremolar width and Bimolar width were larger in males than in females. Buccal and lingual arch form and coordination form were obtained by NEC 9801 V-M computer. The parabolic equations which represents buccal and lingual arch form were obtained.
Dental Arch* ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Young Adult

Bone resorptiion was predominate in compression site, bone formation in tension site of periodontal ligament during tooth movement. The biologic response at compressiion site was different from tension site. Thus the CGRP immuno-positive nerve fiber will respond differently to mechanical force according to the area(compression or tension site). The purpose of this study was to investigate this response of CGRP immuno-positive nerve fiber in the periodontal ligament according to the duration of applied force and the area (compression or tension site) during experimental tooth movement. The experimental animals were 7 week old male rat (approximately 200 gm), The orthodontic force was applied mesially to the right maxillary molar using the Ni-Ti coil spring during 12 hours, 1, 3, 7, and 12 days. Immunohistochemical staining using antibody against CGRP was performed after sacrifice. The results were as follows. The CGRP immuno-positive nerve bundle showed reduced immunoreactivity and nerve fibers reduced in density after application of orthodontic force for 12 hours and 1 day. The CGRP immuno-positive nerve fibers showed many thin branches at the apical periodontal ligament after application of force for 3 days as compared with normal. The tension site in the apical periodontal ligament showed more branches than the compression site. In 7 day group, the CGRP irnrnuno-positive nerve fibers increased in terms of the number and had many thin branches in the apical periodontal ligament. The tension site had more branches than the compression site, In 12 day group, the CGRP immuno-positive nerve fibers showed similar distribution to normal control at compression site of apical periodontal ligament, but the fibers at the tension site increased in number. The CGRP immuno-positive nerve fibers showed more increased at tension site than compression site after application of orthodontic force. Therefore it seems to have some relation to the bone remodeling besides the local inflammatory process.
Animals ; Bone Remodeling ; Humans ; Male ; Molar* ; Nerve Fibers ; Osteogenesis ; Periodontal Ligament* ; Rats* ; Tooth Movement* ; Tooth*

A case of ruptured cornual pregnancy in adenomyosis uterus at 29 weeks' gestation is presented here. A cornual pregnancy occurs when the conceptus implants at the junction between the tube and the uterus rather than in main part of uterine cavity. It is relatively rare entity, but the rich vascularity of the uterus in this location makes rupture particularly dangerous. resulting in higher maternal mortality. The presented case was unique in continuing till the third trimester of pregnancy. We present a case of a ruptured cornual pregnancy in adenomyosis uterus at the third trimester of pregnancy with a brief review of literatures.
Adenomyosis* ; Female ; Humans ; Maternal Mortality ; Pregnancy Trimester, Third ; Pregnancy* ; Rupture ; Uterus*