1.A Clinical Study of Trochanteric Fracture
Hee Kyoung PARK ; Myoung Ho MOON
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association 1981;16(3):603-609
Trochanteric fractures frequently occur in elderly patients and are associated with other fractures due to increase in severity of accidents. Because of complications in elderly patients, trochanteric fractures are treated with open reduction and internal fixation with increasing frequency. The authors treated 41 cases of trochanteric fractures of the femur in the year 1977 through 1980 at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jeonbug National University. The resuts were as follows: 1. Of 41 cases, 35 cases were males and 6 cases females. In males most occurred at 60's and in females at 70's. 2. The most common cause of the fracture was slipping or fall down. 3. In Tronzo classification, the type I was most commmon. 4. 5 cases were treated conservatively and 36 cases with open reduction and internal fixation. 5. The mean duration of bony union was 16.4 weeks and no differences were noticed in the cases treated with open reduction and internal fixation. 6. Satisfactory results were obtained in 91.7% of operative treatment and in 80% of non-operative treatment. 7. From these results, it was concluded that operative treatment of trochanteric fracture had more advantages of improvement of function and less complication than those of non-operative treatment.
Aged
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Classification
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Clinical Study
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Female
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Femur
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Hip Fractures
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Humans
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Jeollabuk-do
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Male
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Orthopedics
2.Histological and Histochemical Follow-up of the Resurfaced Heel Pad, Reconstructed by Free Flaps
Sang Soo KIM ; Hee Kyoung PARK ; Eung Ju MOON
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association 1985;20(5):761-768
The development of the microvascular surgery revolutionalized the reconstructive surgery of the lower ext tremity. Especially, the defects of the heel and sole, the weight bearing area, were quite difficult and complicate to reconstruct by conventional methods. Many papers reported successful resurfacing the heel pad by free cutaneous or myocutaneous flaps. However, only few reports were conceming the late results of the reconstructed free flaps. The authors studied the histological and histochemical changes of the free flaps under the weight bearing stress in 10 cases. 1. The authors reconstructed 10 cases of the heel pad defects by dorsalis pedis free Aaps (5 cases) and latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flaps(5 cases). 2. Before transfer, the homy layer was very thin(about 0.16–0.2 mm) and had an arrangement of basket-weave pattem in both flaps. Until one year after transfer, this layer was wom out (0.02–0.08mm) However, after one year, this layer became thick (0.05–0.7 mm) and the arrangement was compact in both free flaps. 3. The granular and prickle cell layers were also increased in thickness after one year. 4. In the suprabasilar area, friction blisters were observed before one year, especially in latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap. However, they slowly disappeared after one year and then the epidermis was stabilized. 5. In the dermis, the contents of the amyloid and acid mucopolysaccharides were increased up to the level of those of the normal heel pad in both flaps. 6. As a conclusion, the transferred free flaps were in distress before one year. But after one year, they began to adapt well histologically and histochemically to the weight bearing stress.
Amyloid
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Blister
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Dermis
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Epidermis
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Follow-Up Studies
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Free Tissue Flaps
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Friction
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Glycosaminoglycans
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Heel
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Myocutaneous Flap
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Superficial Back Muscles
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Weight-Bearing
3.Stastical studies on pediatric emergency room patients.
Kyoung Dug MOON ; Won Ah PARK ; Hae Kyung LEE ; Young Hee YU ; Hyun Suk LEE
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1993;36(12):1732-1739
The authors reviewed 3145 pediatric patients who visited the emergecy room in this hospital during 3yrs period from Jan. 1989 to Dec. 1991. 1) Among the patients visiting the emergency room, the patients under 15 years of age were 26.4% (3145) of total emergency patients (11930). 2) yearly distribution of patients were decreased 17% between 1989 and 1991. 3) Monthly distribution of visits showed higher incidence in June and July. The male to female ratio was 1.5:1. 4) Weekly distribution of visits showed higher incidence on Sunday and Saturday, relatively. 5) Most popular time of visiting the emergency room was between 8:00 PM to 12:00 PM during which time 29.5% of all pediatric patient were seen. 6) Distribution of age showed peak incidence between 6 and 12 years of age (30.9%). 7) 65.18% of total emergency room isits were pediatric patients. 8) Distribution of cases was as follows: Respiratory disease 37%, accident, GI disease in turn listed respectively in ecreasing order of freqency. 9) The admission rate through emergency was 8.5% of total pediatric emergency patients. 10) 82.3% of total emergency visits had medical insurance coverage, 7% had no insurance and 10.7% were on medical aid program.
Emergencies*
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Emergency Service, Hospital*
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Female
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Humans
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Incidence
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Insurance
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Insurance Coverage
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Male
4.Serum Interleukin-10 Levels in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients.
Bin YOO ; Jae Kyoung PARK ; Won Il OH ; Sun Whan OH ; Hee Bom MOON
The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association 1997;4(1):33-38
OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether the serum levels of IL-10 in patients with rheumatoid arthritis are different from those of normal controls and SLE patients and to find out any correlation with disease activity parameters of rheumatoid arthritis. METHODS: Sera from 20 healthy normal persons, 16 rheumatoid arthritis patients and 16 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus were collected and measured for IL-10 and IL-6. Various disease activity parameters were measured in RA patients. RESULTS: The serum level of IL-10 in RA patients was significantly elevated compared to normal controls but lower than those of SLE patients. In RA patients there was no definite correlation between the disease activity parameters and serum IL-10 levels. Despite significant improvements in terms of various disease activity parameters, there was no significant change of serum IL-10 levels after treatment in RA patients. In seropositive RA patients, positive correlation was found between serun IL-10 and rheumatoid factor levels. CONCLUSION: Our findings show that the serum IL-10 levels in patietns with RA are elevated compared to normal controls but lower than those of SLE patients. There was no correlation between serum IL-10 levels and disease acivity parameters of RA.
Arthritis, Rheumatoid*
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Humans
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Interleukin-10*
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Interleukin-6
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
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Rheumatoid Factor
5.The Evaluation of Domestic Immunoradiometric Assay Kit for Alpha-fetoprotein.
Kyoung Sook WON ; Jin Sook RYU ; Dae Hyuk MOON ; Hee Kyung LEE
Korean Journal of Nuclear Medicine 2000;34(4):353-359
PURPOSE: Although alpha-fetoprotein is one of the most commonly used tumor markers in Korea, most of the radioimmunoassay kits for alpha-fetoprotein have been imported from foreign countries. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of a recently developed domestic immunoradiometric kit for alpha- fetoprotein (Riakey AFP IRMA CTR, Sin-Jin Medics, Seoul, Korea). MATERALS AND METHODS: We evaluated intra- and inter-assay precision, recovery rate, parallelism, and sensitivity of serum alpha-fetoprotein measurement using Riakey AFP IRMA CTR kit. The values of alpha-fetoprotein measured by Riakey AFP IRMA CTR kit were compared with those measured by two foreign commercial kits (alpha-fetoproteina of Radim and alpha-feto.riabead of Abbott). RESULTS: Intra-assay coefficients of variation on three different levels were 5.3% for 18.9 ng/ml, 3.4% for 133 ng/ml and 1.6% for 330 ng/ml. Inter-assay coefficients of variation were 9.7% for 20.9 ng/ml, 3.2% for 137 ng/ml and 4.1% for 330 ng/ml respectively. Recovery rate tests on all three different levels showed within 100+/-10%. Parallelism was also good and the sensitivity was 0.63 ng/ml. There was strong correlation between the measurement of alpha-fetoprotein by Riakey AFP IRMA CTR and that by two foreign commercial kits(r=0.98). CONCLUSION: The first Korean domestic immunoradiometric kit for alpha-fetoprotein, Riakey AFP IRMA CTR, performed well for clinical use.
alpha-Fetoproteins*
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Fetal Proteins
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Immunoradiometric Assay*
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Korea
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Radioimmunoassay
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Seoul
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Biomarkers, Tumor
6.Sinking and fit of abutment of locking taper implant system.
Seung Jin MOON ; Hee Jung KIM ; Mee Kyoung SON ; Chae Heon CHUNG
The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics 2009;1(2):97-101
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Unlike screw-retention type, fixture-abutment retention in Locking taper connection depends on frictional force so it has possibility of abutment to sink. PURPOSE: In this study, Bicon(R) Implant System, one of the conical internal connection implant system, was used with applying loading force to the abutments connected to the fixture. Then the amount of sinking was measured. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 10 Bicon(R) implant fixtures were used. First, the abutment was connected to the fixture with finger force. Then it was tapped with a mallet for 3 times and loads of 20 kg corresponding to masticatory force using loading application instrument were applied successively. The abutment state, slightly connected to the fixture without pressure was considered as a reference length, and every new abutment length was measured after each load's step was added. The amount of abutment sinking (mm) was gained by subtracting the length of abutment-fixture under each loading condition from reference length. RESULTS: It was evident, that the amount of abutment sinking in Bicon(R) Implant System increased as loads were added. When loads of 20 kg were applied more than 5 - 7 times, sinking stopped at 0.45 +/- 0.09 mm. CONCLUSION: Even though locking taper connection type implant shows good adaption to occlusal force, it has potential for abutment sinking as loads are given. When locking taper connection type implant is used, satisfactory loads are recommended for precise abutment location.
Bite Force
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Fingers
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Friction
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Retention (Psychology)
7.Two Cases of Non-Surgical Removal of Intravascular Foreign Bodies.
Jean Man HUR ; Jong Il JEON ; Kyoung Geun JO ; Jae Woong CHOI ; Chan Hee MOON
Korean Circulation Journal 1997;27(9):922-926
One of the complication during or after subclavian vein cannulation is intravascular catheter or wire embolization. Although some studies have reported safety of retaining foreign body embolization, and even death. The intravascular foreign body can be removed surgically or non-surgically. With improvement in instrument technology and technique, percutaneous retrieval of intravascular foreign bodies has become a relatively common procedure. Commonly used methods to remove intravascular foreign bodies are loop snare and basket technique. Sometimes biopy forcep can be used. We have experienced 2 cases of non-surgical removal of intravascular foreign bodies. One of the foreign bodies was 7cm wire fragment in right atrium(RA), the other was a 50cm guide wire. We used the standard loop snare technique for removal of 7cm wire fragment in RA and stone removal basket and 3.0mm ACS PTCA balloon to remove the 50cm short guide wire.
Catheterization
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Catheters
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Foreign Bodies*
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SNARE Proteins
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Subclavian Vein
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Surgical Instruments
8.A clinical study on goiter in childhood.
Yeong Hee CHUNG ; Byung Min MOON ; Kyoung Sim KIM ; Ki Bok KIM
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1991;34(1):83-94
No abstract available.
Goiter*
9.Supraclavicular BCG Lymphadenitis Noted at 21 Months after BCG Vaccination Confirmed by a Molecular Method.
Min Hyun LEE ; Moon Hee CHAE ; Kyoung Un PARK ; Hye Kyung CHO
Korean Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases 2014;21(2):139-143
Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) lymphadenitis is the most common complication of BCG vaccination. It commonly occurs in infants aged <6 months involving ipsilateral axillary lymph nodes. We described BCG lymphadenitis in a 22-month-old boy presenting swelling of left supraclavicular lymph node that was confirmed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and the multiplex PCR targeting the region of difference (RD).
Humans
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Infant
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Lymph Nodes
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Lymphadenitis*
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Male
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Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Mycobacterium bovis*
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Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Vaccination*