1.Brain Injury and Short-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Neonates Treated with Respiratory Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Single-Center Experience
Keon Hee SEOL ; Byong Sop LEE ; Kyusang YOO ; Joo Hyung ROH ; Jeong Min LEE ; Jung Il KWAK ; Tae-Gyeong KIM ; Juhee PARK ; Ha Na LEE ; Chae Young KIM ; Soo Hyun KIM ; Ji Yoon JEONG ; Euiseok JUNG
Neonatal Medicine 2025;32(1):39-48
Purpose:
This study aimed to characterize the clinical patterns and severity of brain injury in neonates who survived extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy for acute respiratory failure during the neonatal period, to evaluate their short-term neurodevelopmental outcomes, and to identify the factors associated with these outcomes.
Methods:
We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of neonates who survived ECMO between 2018 and 2024. Based on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, the patients were classified into two groups: no/mild and moderate/severe brain injury. Neurodevelopmental outcomes were assessed at 12–40 months of age using the Bayley Scale of Infant Development II/III and/or the Korean Developmental Screening Test.
Results:
Among the 19 neonates included in the study, 18 (94.7%) showed varying degrees of brain injury on MRI (mild: 12, moderate: 1, severe: 5). Neonates with moderate/severe brain injury had significantly longer durations of ECMO support and extended durations of mechanical ventilation and were more likely to receive continuous renal replacement therapy than those with no or mild injury. Developmental delay was identified in 36.8% of survivors and was significantly associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation, longer neonatal intensive care unit stays, and a higher incidence of seizures.
Conclusion
Brain injury is frequently observed on MRI in neonates treated with ECMO. However, its direct association with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes is not definitive. Since MRI findings alone cannot predict developmental outcomes, clinical and environmental factors should be integrated into prognostic assessments.
2.Humerus Shaft Fracture Caused by Arm Wrestling Injury in South Korean Military:Surgical Outcome and Radiologic Analysis
Yoo-Sun WON ; Tae-Hong MIN ; Woo Kyoung KWAK ; Jong Seop KIM ; Byung Hyun AHN ; Cheungsoo HA
The Korean Journal of Sports Medicine 2025;43(1):23-29
Purpose:
Arm wrestling is a common strength competition, particularly among young men, including military personnel.While previous studies have examined humeral shaft fractures from arm wrestling or in soldiers, no research has focused on both. This study evaluates the outcomes of dual plating fixation via the anterolateral approach for arm wrestling-induced fractures in soldiers.
Methods:
This retrospective study included 18 male patients (mean age, 21.7 years) treated at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital (May 2022–December 2023). Data on rank, radial nerve injury, fracture type (AO-OTA classification), and clinical outcomes (union time, radial nerve recovery, DASH score) were analyzed.
Results:
The cohort included 12 soldiers, two non-commissioned officers, and four officers. Common fracture types were A1 and B1, with four cases of radial nerve palsy. Union occurred at 12.5 weeks, and nerve recovery averaged 15 weeks. No cases of non-union or persistent nerve damage were observed.
Conclusion
Arm wrestling carries a high risk of humeral fractures in soldiers. Awareness and preventive measures should be emphasized. The dual plating fixation technique via the anterolateral approach is highly effective, demonstrating excellent union and recovery outcomes.
3.Brain Injury and Short-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Neonates Treated with Respiratory Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Single-Center Experience
Keon Hee SEOL ; Byong Sop LEE ; Kyusang YOO ; Joo Hyung ROH ; Jeong Min LEE ; Jung Il KWAK ; Tae-Gyeong KIM ; Juhee PARK ; Ha Na LEE ; Chae Young KIM ; Soo Hyun KIM ; Ji Yoon JEONG ; Euiseok JUNG
Neonatal Medicine 2025;32(1):39-48
Purpose:
This study aimed to characterize the clinical patterns and severity of brain injury in neonates who survived extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy for acute respiratory failure during the neonatal period, to evaluate their short-term neurodevelopmental outcomes, and to identify the factors associated with these outcomes.
Methods:
We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of neonates who survived ECMO between 2018 and 2024. Based on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, the patients were classified into two groups: no/mild and moderate/severe brain injury. Neurodevelopmental outcomes were assessed at 12–40 months of age using the Bayley Scale of Infant Development II/III and/or the Korean Developmental Screening Test.
Results:
Among the 19 neonates included in the study, 18 (94.7%) showed varying degrees of brain injury on MRI (mild: 12, moderate: 1, severe: 5). Neonates with moderate/severe brain injury had significantly longer durations of ECMO support and extended durations of mechanical ventilation and were more likely to receive continuous renal replacement therapy than those with no or mild injury. Developmental delay was identified in 36.8% of survivors and was significantly associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation, longer neonatal intensive care unit stays, and a higher incidence of seizures.
Conclusion
Brain injury is frequently observed on MRI in neonates treated with ECMO. However, its direct association with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes is not definitive. Since MRI findings alone cannot predict developmental outcomes, clinical and environmental factors should be integrated into prognostic assessments.
4.Humerus Shaft Fracture Caused by Arm Wrestling Injury in South Korean Military:Surgical Outcome and Radiologic Analysis
Yoo-Sun WON ; Tae-Hong MIN ; Woo Kyoung KWAK ; Jong Seop KIM ; Byung Hyun AHN ; Cheungsoo HA
The Korean Journal of Sports Medicine 2025;43(1):23-29
Purpose:
Arm wrestling is a common strength competition, particularly among young men, including military personnel.While previous studies have examined humeral shaft fractures from arm wrestling or in soldiers, no research has focused on both. This study evaluates the outcomes of dual plating fixation via the anterolateral approach for arm wrestling-induced fractures in soldiers.
Methods:
This retrospective study included 18 male patients (mean age, 21.7 years) treated at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital (May 2022–December 2023). Data on rank, radial nerve injury, fracture type (AO-OTA classification), and clinical outcomes (union time, radial nerve recovery, DASH score) were analyzed.
Results:
The cohort included 12 soldiers, two non-commissioned officers, and four officers. Common fracture types were A1 and B1, with four cases of radial nerve palsy. Union occurred at 12.5 weeks, and nerve recovery averaged 15 weeks. No cases of non-union or persistent nerve damage were observed.
Conclusion
Arm wrestling carries a high risk of humeral fractures in soldiers. Awareness and preventive measures should be emphasized. The dual plating fixation technique via the anterolateral approach is highly effective, demonstrating excellent union and recovery outcomes.
5.Brain Injury and Short-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Neonates Treated with Respiratory Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Single-Center Experience
Keon Hee SEOL ; Byong Sop LEE ; Kyusang YOO ; Joo Hyung ROH ; Jeong Min LEE ; Jung Il KWAK ; Tae-Gyeong KIM ; Juhee PARK ; Ha Na LEE ; Chae Young KIM ; Soo Hyun KIM ; Ji Yoon JEONG ; Euiseok JUNG
Neonatal Medicine 2025;32(1):39-48
Purpose:
This study aimed to characterize the clinical patterns and severity of brain injury in neonates who survived extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy for acute respiratory failure during the neonatal period, to evaluate their short-term neurodevelopmental outcomes, and to identify the factors associated with these outcomes.
Methods:
We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of neonates who survived ECMO between 2018 and 2024. Based on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, the patients were classified into two groups: no/mild and moderate/severe brain injury. Neurodevelopmental outcomes were assessed at 12–40 months of age using the Bayley Scale of Infant Development II/III and/or the Korean Developmental Screening Test.
Results:
Among the 19 neonates included in the study, 18 (94.7%) showed varying degrees of brain injury on MRI (mild: 12, moderate: 1, severe: 5). Neonates with moderate/severe brain injury had significantly longer durations of ECMO support and extended durations of mechanical ventilation and were more likely to receive continuous renal replacement therapy than those with no or mild injury. Developmental delay was identified in 36.8% of survivors and was significantly associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation, longer neonatal intensive care unit stays, and a higher incidence of seizures.
Conclusion
Brain injury is frequently observed on MRI in neonates treated with ECMO. However, its direct association with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes is not definitive. Since MRI findings alone cannot predict developmental outcomes, clinical and environmental factors should be integrated into prognostic assessments.
6.Humerus Shaft Fracture Caused by Arm Wrestling Injury in South Korean Military:Surgical Outcome and Radiologic Analysis
Yoo-Sun WON ; Tae-Hong MIN ; Woo Kyoung KWAK ; Jong Seop KIM ; Byung Hyun AHN ; Cheungsoo HA
The Korean Journal of Sports Medicine 2025;43(1):23-29
Purpose:
Arm wrestling is a common strength competition, particularly among young men, including military personnel.While previous studies have examined humeral shaft fractures from arm wrestling or in soldiers, no research has focused on both. This study evaluates the outcomes of dual plating fixation via the anterolateral approach for arm wrestling-induced fractures in soldiers.
Methods:
This retrospective study included 18 male patients (mean age, 21.7 years) treated at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital (May 2022–December 2023). Data on rank, radial nerve injury, fracture type (AO-OTA classification), and clinical outcomes (union time, radial nerve recovery, DASH score) were analyzed.
Results:
The cohort included 12 soldiers, two non-commissioned officers, and four officers. Common fracture types were A1 and B1, with four cases of radial nerve palsy. Union occurred at 12.5 weeks, and nerve recovery averaged 15 weeks. No cases of non-union or persistent nerve damage were observed.
Conclusion
Arm wrestling carries a high risk of humeral fractures in soldiers. Awareness and preventive measures should be emphasized. The dual plating fixation technique via the anterolateral approach is highly effective, demonstrating excellent union and recovery outcomes.
7.Brain Injury and Short-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Neonates Treated with Respiratory Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Single-Center Experience
Keon Hee SEOL ; Byong Sop LEE ; Kyusang YOO ; Joo Hyung ROH ; Jeong Min LEE ; Jung Il KWAK ; Tae-Gyeong KIM ; Juhee PARK ; Ha Na LEE ; Chae Young KIM ; Soo Hyun KIM ; Ji Yoon JEONG ; Euiseok JUNG
Neonatal Medicine 2025;32(1):39-48
Purpose:
This study aimed to characterize the clinical patterns and severity of brain injury in neonates who survived extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy for acute respiratory failure during the neonatal period, to evaluate their short-term neurodevelopmental outcomes, and to identify the factors associated with these outcomes.
Methods:
We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of neonates who survived ECMO between 2018 and 2024. Based on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, the patients were classified into two groups: no/mild and moderate/severe brain injury. Neurodevelopmental outcomes were assessed at 12–40 months of age using the Bayley Scale of Infant Development II/III and/or the Korean Developmental Screening Test.
Results:
Among the 19 neonates included in the study, 18 (94.7%) showed varying degrees of brain injury on MRI (mild: 12, moderate: 1, severe: 5). Neonates with moderate/severe brain injury had significantly longer durations of ECMO support and extended durations of mechanical ventilation and were more likely to receive continuous renal replacement therapy than those with no or mild injury. Developmental delay was identified in 36.8% of survivors and was significantly associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation, longer neonatal intensive care unit stays, and a higher incidence of seizures.
Conclusion
Brain injury is frequently observed on MRI in neonates treated with ECMO. However, its direct association with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes is not definitive. Since MRI findings alone cannot predict developmental outcomes, clinical and environmental factors should be integrated into prognostic assessments.
8.Humerus Shaft Fracture Caused by Arm Wrestling Injury in South Korean Military:Surgical Outcome and Radiologic Analysis
Yoo-Sun WON ; Tae-Hong MIN ; Woo Kyoung KWAK ; Jong Seop KIM ; Byung Hyun AHN ; Cheungsoo HA
The Korean Journal of Sports Medicine 2025;43(1):23-29
Purpose:
Arm wrestling is a common strength competition, particularly among young men, including military personnel.While previous studies have examined humeral shaft fractures from arm wrestling or in soldiers, no research has focused on both. This study evaluates the outcomes of dual plating fixation via the anterolateral approach for arm wrestling-induced fractures in soldiers.
Methods:
This retrospective study included 18 male patients (mean age, 21.7 years) treated at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital (May 2022–December 2023). Data on rank, radial nerve injury, fracture type (AO-OTA classification), and clinical outcomes (union time, radial nerve recovery, DASH score) were analyzed.
Results:
The cohort included 12 soldiers, two non-commissioned officers, and four officers. Common fracture types were A1 and B1, with four cases of radial nerve palsy. Union occurred at 12.5 weeks, and nerve recovery averaged 15 weeks. No cases of non-union or persistent nerve damage were observed.
Conclusion
Arm wrestling carries a high risk of humeral fractures in soldiers. Awareness and preventive measures should be emphasized. The dual plating fixation technique via the anterolateral approach is highly effective, demonstrating excellent union and recovery outcomes.
9.Brain Injury and Short-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Neonates Treated with Respiratory Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Single-Center Experience
Keon Hee SEOL ; Byong Sop LEE ; Kyusang YOO ; Joo Hyung ROH ; Jeong Min LEE ; Jung Il KWAK ; Tae-Gyeong KIM ; Juhee PARK ; Ha Na LEE ; Chae Young KIM ; Soo Hyun KIM ; Ji Yoon JEONG ; Euiseok JUNG
Neonatal Medicine 2025;32(1):39-48
Purpose:
This study aimed to characterize the clinical patterns and severity of brain injury in neonates who survived extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy for acute respiratory failure during the neonatal period, to evaluate their short-term neurodevelopmental outcomes, and to identify the factors associated with these outcomes.
Methods:
We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of neonates who survived ECMO between 2018 and 2024. Based on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, the patients were classified into two groups: no/mild and moderate/severe brain injury. Neurodevelopmental outcomes were assessed at 12–40 months of age using the Bayley Scale of Infant Development II/III and/or the Korean Developmental Screening Test.
Results:
Among the 19 neonates included in the study, 18 (94.7%) showed varying degrees of brain injury on MRI (mild: 12, moderate: 1, severe: 5). Neonates with moderate/severe brain injury had significantly longer durations of ECMO support and extended durations of mechanical ventilation and were more likely to receive continuous renal replacement therapy than those with no or mild injury. Developmental delay was identified in 36.8% of survivors and was significantly associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation, longer neonatal intensive care unit stays, and a higher incidence of seizures.
Conclusion
Brain injury is frequently observed on MRI in neonates treated with ECMO. However, its direct association with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes is not definitive. Since MRI findings alone cannot predict developmental outcomes, clinical and environmental factors should be integrated into prognostic assessments.
10.Humerus Shaft Fracture Caused by Arm Wrestling Injury in South Korean Military:Surgical Outcome and Radiologic Analysis
Yoo-Sun WON ; Tae-Hong MIN ; Woo Kyoung KWAK ; Jong Seop KIM ; Byung Hyun AHN ; Cheungsoo HA
The Korean Journal of Sports Medicine 2025;43(1):23-29
Purpose:
Arm wrestling is a common strength competition, particularly among young men, including military personnel.While previous studies have examined humeral shaft fractures from arm wrestling or in soldiers, no research has focused on both. This study evaluates the outcomes of dual plating fixation via the anterolateral approach for arm wrestling-induced fractures in soldiers.
Methods:
This retrospective study included 18 male patients (mean age, 21.7 years) treated at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital (May 2022–December 2023). Data on rank, radial nerve injury, fracture type (AO-OTA classification), and clinical outcomes (union time, radial nerve recovery, DASH score) were analyzed.
Results:
The cohort included 12 soldiers, two non-commissioned officers, and four officers. Common fracture types were A1 and B1, with four cases of radial nerve palsy. Union occurred at 12.5 weeks, and nerve recovery averaged 15 weeks. No cases of non-union or persistent nerve damage were observed.
Conclusion
Arm wrestling carries a high risk of humeral fractures in soldiers. Awareness and preventive measures should be emphasized. The dual plating fixation technique via the anterolateral approach is highly effective, demonstrating excellent union and recovery outcomes.

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