PURPOSE: This examined the effect of Kinesio taping pre-intervention on the pain, tenderness, proprioceptive sensation, and muscle strength associated with delayed onset muscle soreness. METHODS: Thirty subjects were divided into a Kinesio taping application group of 15 subjects and a control non-taped group of 15 subjects, and the changes in individual variables were analyzed before taping and at 24, 48, and 72 hours after taping using two-way repeated ANOVA. Post-hoc t-tests were conducted in the cases with intergroup interactions, and the significance level α was set to α=0.01. RESULTS: The changes in pain during rest were significantly different only for the times, while the changes in pain during exercise were significantly different for the times, interactions between the times and groups, and intergroup changes (p<0.05). The changes in tenderness were significantly different for the times and for interactions between the times and groups (p<0.05). The changes in proprioceptive sensation were significantly different for the times, interactions between times and groups, and intergroup changes (p<0.05). The changes in muscle strength were significantly different only for the times (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: The application of Kinesio taping had positive effects on the pain, tenderness, and proprioceptive sensation of delayed onset muscle soreness. These results suggest that Kinesio taping can be a useful therapeutic factor in future studies and in clinical settings.
Muscle Strength ; Myalgia ; Proprioception ; Sensation

STUDY DESIGN: Literature review. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to present updated information on the research support programs offered by the National Research Foundation of Korea. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW: The research support programs offered by the National Research Foundation of Korea are an important cornerstone for obtaining other grants from the government and commercial companies. However, no information has yet been provided in the literature about these programs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Review of the relevant literature. RESULTS: The research support programs offered by the National Research Foundation of Korea are complex. However, it is possible to find appropriate grants. It is necessary to focus on the individual basic research program. CONCLUSIONS: Novel proposals have a greater chance of receiving funding, especially if the appropriate background and preliminary data are provided.
Financial Management ; Financing, Organized ; Korea*

No abstract available.
Candidiasis* ; Fluconazole* ; Humans

OBJECTIVE: Remote cerebellar hemorrhage (RCH) is one of the rare complications occurring after supratentorial surgery, and its pathomechanism is poorly understood. We report 10 cases of RCH from our institution and review 154 cases from a database in order to delineate incidence, common presentation, risk factors, and outcomes of this complication. In addition, the means of prevention are discussed. METHODS: We reviewed the medical records of 10 patients who experienced RCH after undergoing supratentorial surgery at our institution between 2001 and 2008. A database search in Medline revealed 154 cases of RCH in the English literature. Characteristic features were analyzed and compared. RESULTS: There were 10 cases of RCH among 3307 supratentorial surgery cases, indicating a 0.3% incidence. All patients had characteristic imaging features of RCH, namely a streaky bleeding pattern in the superior folia of the cerebellum. Seven patients had a history of preoperative hypertension. Four cases were related to cerebral aneurysms, and other four developed after the removal of brain tumors. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage apparatuses were installed postoperatively in all cases. Outcomes according to modified Rankin scale (mRS) were good in 7 patients, with 1 fatal case. CONCLUSION: RCH is a rare complication after supratentorial surgery, and the exact etiology still remains uncertain. Hypertension and perioperative loss of CSF seem positively correlated with RCH, but no single risk factor is totally responsible. Patients with RCH should be closely observed to improve their prognosis.
Brain Neoplasms ; Cerebellum ; Drainage ; Hemorrhage ; Humans ; Hypertension ; Incidence ; Intracranial Aneurysm ; Medical Records ; Prognosis ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Factors

PURPOSE: Concomitant splenectomy in cirrhotic patients is known to ameliorate the tendency to bleed and it decreases the portal venous pressure (PVP). However, the direct measurement of the change in the PVP after concomitant splenectomy has not yet been reported. We tried to measure the change of the PVP before and after splenectomy. METHODS: From March 2000 to May 2006, 18 patients underwent anatomical liver resection with concomitant splenectomy. All the patients had liver cirrhosis, thrombocytopenia and/or esophageal varix. Through the 5 French feeding tube, which was inserted into the right gastroepiploic vein after laparotomy, we directly measured the PVP before and after splenectomy, and also under portal triad clamping (PTC). RESULTS: After splenectomy, the PVP decreased significantly from 261.11+/-45.87 mmH2O to 221.11+/-38.48 mmH2O (p<0.05). Under PTC, the PVP decreased significantly from 605.00+/-116.48 mmH2O to 513.89+/-70.56 mmH2O (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: Concomitant splenectomy in patients with liver cirrhosis resulted in a significant reduction of the PVP.
Constriction ; Esophageal and Gastric Varices ; Factor IX ; Humans ; Laparotomy ; Liver ; Liver Cirrhosis ; Portal Pressure ; Splenectomy ; Thrombocytopenia ; Veins

From November 1992 to October 1994, 71 patients with spondylolisthesis underwent transpedicular fixation and fusion using VSP system. Two groups of were studied, in order to compare comcomitant posterolateral and posterior lumbar interbody fusion with regard to operating time, blood loss, degree of reduction, fusion rate, clinical results, and complications. Results showed 31 good, 11 fair, and 3 poor in the posterolateral fusion group and 23 good, 1 fair, and 2 poor in the posterior lumbar interbody fusion group. Implant failure occurred in 2 patients and consisted of screw breakage. Posterior lumbar interbody fusion with internal fixation provides a highly successful method for maintaining interbody height and obtaining arthrodeis.
Humans ; Spondylolisthesis*

BACKGROUND: Significant discrepancy exists between anatomical plate designs and the anatomy of the native distal radius, which may be attributable to considerable morphometric variations in the volar aspect of the distal radius. We aimed to evaluate the degree of variability in the morphometry of the distal radius and identify factors associated with this variability. METHODS: We measured the volar surface angle (VSA) of the intermediate and lateral columns and the volar surface width (VSW) in the distal radius from three-dimensional computed tomography scans acquired from 81 cadaveric forearms. These morphometric parameters were compared between the lateral and intermediate columns, between males and females, and between Koreans and Caucasians. Caucasian morphometric data were obtained and pooled from the previous studies. The coefficient of variation was used to assess the variability of the parameters and Cohen's d to estimate the effect size of the difference between groups. RESULTS: The average VSA of the lateral column was 22°± 6°, and that of the intermediate column was 29°± 8° in Koreans (p < 0.001). The variability was high for both VSAs. The VSA of the intermediate column was significantly larger in males than in females (p < 0.001) and in Caucasians than in Koreans (p < 0.001). The average VSW of distal radius was 30 ± 3 mm at the watershed line, and it became narrower proximally. The VSW was significantly larger in males than in females (p < 0.001) and in Koreans than in Caucasians (p < 0.001). The effect sizes of the difference for the VSA and VSW between sexes, races and columns were medium to large. CONCLUSIONS: Considerable variability exists in the morphometry of the volar distal radius, with sex, race, and column as contributing factors. These results suggest that surgeons should carefully choose an anatomical volar locking plate with appropriate angulation characteristics for each patient to achieve patient-specific alignment of the distal radius.
Bone Plates ; Cadaver ; Continental Population Groups ; Female ; Forearm ; Humans ; Male ; Radius* ; Surgeons

No abstract available.
Neurocysticercosis*

PURPOSE: Adequate control of breakthrough pain is essential for patients with cancer. Managing breakthrough pain mainly depends on understanding the concept of breakthrough pain and the proper usage of rescue medication by physicians. This study aims to assess the attitudes and practice patterns of palliative physicians in managing breakthrough pain for patients in Korea. METHODS: This study was based on data from the 2014 breakthrough cancer pain survey conducted by the Korean Society for Hospice and Palliative Care. One hundred physicians participated in the online survey. Among total 33 self-reported questionnaires, twelve items were selected in this analysis. RESULTS: Rapid onset of action is the main influencing factor in selecting rescue opioids. Oral oxycodone (65%) and parenteral morphine (27%) are commonly used. A few physicians (3%) prefer to use transmucosal fentanyl. The percentage of physicians prescribing oral oxycodone due to its rapid onset of action is just 21.5%, whereas the percentage of physicians using parenteral morphine is 81.5%. Two thirds of respondents (66%) answered that breakthrough pain is not well controlled with rescue medications. CONCLUSION: There is a gap between the needs of physicians in terms of the perceived difficulties of managing breakthrough cancer pain and their practice patterns selecting rescue medications.
Analgesics, Opioid ; Breakthrough Pain ; Fentanyl ; Hospices ; Humans ; Korea* ; Morphine ; Oxycodone ; Palliative Care ; Surveys and Questionnaires

The neuropsychological consequences of ruptured intracranial aneurysms are being given increasing attention with the recent increase in survival by surgical repair of the aneurysms. The territory of anterior communicating artery(AcoA) seems to be particularly susceptible to neurobehavioral impairments. They include amnesia. Confabulation, and personality change. The neurobehavioral changes have been collectively referred to as the "AcoA syndrome". The study of amnesia and confabulation was extensive for several decades, but the personality change after anterior communicating artery aneurysm rupture seems to have been given less attention. The present study used the MMPI to assess the personalities of 15 AcoA aneurysmal patients and a control group of 19 patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage from aneurysms located at other sites. Overall, AcoA patients showed no remarkable differences in personality in comparison with the control group. However, 5 patients with abnormal MMPI profiles that have abnormally incre ased depression subscale score and an associated increased scores on psychopathic deviance, hysteria, psychasthenia and schizophrenia subscales were detected by cluster analysis, and 4 of them had causable focal lesions such as basal forebrain, ventromedial frontal lobe, and medial frontal lobes about interhemispheric fissure on brain CT. Also, a group with the worst initial clinical state, Hunt and Hess grade IV, developed more personality impairment than the group with Hunt and Hess grade I-II-III regardless of the aneurysmal location. They showed increased scores on depression, psychopathic deviance and schizophrenia subscales.
Amnesia ; Aneurysm* ; Arteries* ; Brain ; Depression ; Frontal Lobe ; Humans ; Hysteria ; Intracranial Aneurysm ; MMPI ; Prosencephalon ; Rupture ; Schizophrenia ; Subarachnoid Hemorrhage