• Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.61-70
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• 2017

Objectives The purpose of this review is to analyse the trend in papers related with Korean Medicine Treatment after musculoskeletal disorder surgery. Methods We reviewed Korean Medicine papers by searching Korean web databases 'Korea Traditional Knowledge Portal', 'Scientific and Technological Information Integration Service (NDSL)', 'Academic Research Information Service (RISS)', 'Korea Medical Informati on Portal (OASIS)'. We classified the papers by the year of publishment, the title of journals, the type of study, surgery region, chief complain after surgery, main treatment, periods after surgery, assessment for outcomes. Results 1. Korean Medicine treatment after musculoskeletal disorder surgery has received more attention than in the past and there are attempts to do various studies besides the case reports. 2. 41 research papers were divided in to 3 original articles, 3 review articles, 35 case reports. But almost presented a low level of evidence. 3. Pain was the most common symptom after the musculoskeletal disorder surgery. Pain should be the primary goal of Korean rehabilitation treatment after musculoskeletal disorder surgery. 4. Assessment tools for outcome were concentrated in questionnaries, VAS and NRS. In order to evaluate better, it is necessary to evaluate the overall condition of the patient such as the quality of life evaluation and patient satisfaction. Conclusions In this study, we expect that the development and clinical application of Korean rehabilitation treatment program after musculoskeletal disorder surgery will be actively pursued.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.123-134
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• 2019

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to analyze the clinical application status in papers related to Chuna Manual Therapy after musculoskeletal disorder surgery. Methods : We searched 6 electronic databases(RISS, DBpia, KISS, NDSL, OASIS, Pubmed) and 2 associated journals (Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine for Spine & Nerves, Korean Medicine Rehabilitation). We classified the papers by related musculoskeletal region and analyzed them in detail. Results : 1. Of the 24 papers included in the final analysis list, 13 were carried out for fascia and 18 for joints. 2. There were positive effects on the improvement of symptoms, including the relief of pain in patients, and there were no cases of severe side effects and adverse events. 3. Thus, CMT can be used as a safe and effective treatment if a skilled practitioner makes proper use of the follow-up procedure based on accurate judgment of the patient's postoperative condition. Conclusions : Through this paper, we expect that there will be active research on the clinical applications of Chuna Manual Therapy in Korean rehabilitation treatment after musculoskeletal disorder surgery.

• Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.67-79
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• 2012

Objectives : The study was carried out to find out the experience of musculoskeletal disorder symptoms of dental hygienists and evaluate the risk with ergonomic evaluation method(RULA). Methods : The subjects in this study were 344 dental hygienists working at dental clinics and general hospitals in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Daejeon and Chungnam/Chungbuk. The data were collected through the self-questionnaire survey from July 26th 2010 to September 30th 2010. Results : The results showed that those who working at dental hospital, network dental clinics, with 1-5 years of clinical experience, long working hour and sitting hour, no rest hour, more physical and mental burden had higher rate of the experience of musculoskeletal disorder symptoms compared with other groups. The final score of RULA evaluation results was 6 on average requiring continuous observation and urgent demand for work improvements. According to the result of RULA evaluation by work, the orthodontic clinics were 4.5, prosthodontic clinics were 5.0, and dental surgery clinics were 6.8 being the most risky. Conclusions : The study showed high complaints rate on musculoskeletal disorders in dental hygienists. Thus, various measures including provision of proper working and rest hours, use of ergonomic working equipments, strengthening the health education for desirable working posture and the development of musculoskeletal disorder prevention program should be needed.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.126-130
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• 2023

Background: Arm swing plays a role in gait by accommodating forward movement through trunk balance. This study evaluates the biomechanical characteristics of arm swing during gait. Methods: The study performed computational musculoskeletal modeling based on motion tracking in 15 participants without musculoskeletal or gait disorder. A three-dimensional (3D) motion tracking system using three Azure Kinect (Microsoft) modules was used to obtain information in the 3D location of shoulder and elbow joints. Computational modeling using AnyBody Modeling System was performed to calculate the joint moment and range of motion (ROM) during arm swing. Results: Mean ROM of the dominant elbow was 29.7°±10.2° and 14.2°±3.2° in flexion-extension and pronation-supination, respectively. Mean joint moment of the dominant elbow was 56.4±12.7 Nm, 25.6±5.2 Nm, and 19.8±4.6 Nm in flexion-extension, rotation, and abduction-adduction, respectively. Conclusions: The elbow bears the load created by gravity and muscle contracture in dynamic arm swing movement.

• The Journal of the Korean bone and joint tumor society
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.127-130
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• 1997

Tumoral calcinosis is a rare disorder of unknown etiology, which is characterized by the developement of large calcified masses overlying the large joints in otherwise healthy subjects. If histologic tests are not confirmed, the condition may be treated erroneously as bursitis. This report describes the case of a 10-year-old man with tumoral calcinosis of the knee, a joint very rarely affected by this unusual disorder. Microscopically the tumor consists of a stroma of chronic inflammatory tissue surrounding cystic spaces containing calcium-rich material. We made excision alone, and the patient made an uneventful recovery with no evidence of recurrence up to 13 months postoperatively.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• v.28 no.2
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• pp.129-136
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• 2015

Background: Pain is one of the most important consequences of spinal cord injury (SCI). It may affect several aspects of life, especially the quality of life (QoL). Hence, this study was conducted to establish an understanding of pain and its correlates and effects on patients with SCI in our community. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 58 male veterans suffering from SCI were admitted to our center for a regular follow-up. Demographic and SCI-related descriptive information were gathered using a self-reported questionnaire. To evaluate the patients' pain quality and the effect of pain on daily life, a questionnaire in 3 parts of lumbar, cervical and shoulder pain was administered. EuroQoL questionnaire and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) 12 were also used to assess the patients' QoL. Results: The mean age of the participants was $45.91{\pm}6.69$ with mean injury time of $25.54{\pm}5.91$. forty-four patients (75.9%) reported pain, including lumbar pain (63%), cervical pain (39%) and shoulder pain (51%). The presence of pain was associated with lower QoL. Patients with lumbar pain reported a significant amount of pain affecting their daily life and this effect was higher in patients with lower GHQ score or anxiety/depressive disorder. Conclusions: Musculoskeletal pain, is a common complaint in veterans with SCI and is inversely associated with functioning and general health status. Lumbar and shoulder pain affects patient's daily living more than cervical pain.

• The Journal of the Korean bone and joint tumor society
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.50-55
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• 2004

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a very rare genetic disorder, but is possible to diagnose with mass on neck or scalp in early neonate or child and accompanying characteristic congenital malformation of great toe. But because inappropriate treatment and complications from misdiagnosis may aggravate the progress of the disease, so the disorder require careful inspection for accurate diagnosis. We describe a case that was misdiagnosed properly and treated inappropriately and the natural history of the disease in adult.

• The Journal of the Korean bone and joint tumor society
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.63-67
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• 2002

Myositis ossificans progressiva, also known as 'fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva' is a rare disorder, most probably inherited as a mendelian dominant trait with irregular penetrance. It is characterized by congenital malformations of the great toes and progressive edema, calcification and ossification of the fasciae, aponeurosis, ligaments, tendons, and connective tissue in interstitial tissues of skeletal muscle. The basic defect is in the connective tissue, whereas the skeletal muscle remains fundamentally normal. We report two cases of a brother and sister whose the disorder is involved in a same family.

• The Journal of the Korean bone and joint tumor society
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• v.8 no.3
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• pp.69-75
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• 2002

Werner's syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder manifesting as premature aging. It is also known to be characterized by a high frequency of malignant tumors, especially sarcomas. However, Werner's syndrome may be not only a premature aging disease but also a cancer syndrome, because the malignant tumors in these patients are different from those of normal population with respect to involved site, histological type, and age of onset. Recent studies found Werner's syndrome was caused by a mutation of Werner helicase suggesting that WRN helicase may participate in metabolism and repair of DNA. And a dysfunction of WRN helicase may induce the genomic instability causing somatic mutations. Further studies of Werner's syndrome associated with sarcoma might give much informations about the normal aging process and the pathogenesis of sarcomas.

• The Journal of the Korean bone and joint tumor society
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.160-164
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• 2009

The osteopoikilosis is a rare disorder characterized by multiple radiodensities in the metaphysis or in the epiphysis of long tubular bones. The etiology and pathogenesis remain obscure, generally transmitted as an autosomal dominant fashion. The osteopoikilosis is asympotomatic and it is usually found radiologically as an incidental finding. Our case shows a typical clinical feature of the osteopoikilosis, and the biopsy was done to differentiate other disease from the osteopoikilosis.