Study Design This is a retrospective study. Purpose We wanted to measure the distance of normal intervetebral disc space Koreans. Overview Literature For judging intervertebral Koreans, we studied young adults who didn't have degenerative spinal change determine each lumbar vertebral segment, and did so by performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods total 178 outpatients had low back pain they underwent MRI. There were 138 males 40 females, their average age was 20.7 years (range,...

Rationale: Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) is a compressive neuropathy of the posterior tibial nerve or one its branches within tarsal that often caused by variety space-occupying lesions, such as ganglia, lipomas, varicosities, neural tumors, trauma, systemic disease. The os sustentaculi small accessory bone, bridged to aspect sustentaculum tali fibrocartilage. To best our knowledge, this rare case successful treatment TTS sustantaculi. Patient concerns: A 37-year-old male presented with...

F-18 sodium-fluoride (NaF) bone positron emission tomography (PET/CT) has been used for diagnosing various and joint diseases, and, with using dual-phase scan protocol, it could give the same information obtained by 3-phase scintigraphy. The present study aimed to evaluate diagnostic ability of NaF PET/CT in detecting surgical site infection after orthopedic surgery.Twenty-three patients who underwent under clinical suspicion following surgery were enrolled this study. Dual-phase consisted...

Idiopathic flatfoot is common in infants and children, patients with this condition are frequently referred to pediatric orthopedic clinics. Flatfoot a physiologic process, that the arch of foot elevates spontaneously most children during first decade life. To achieve consensus as rate spontaneous improvement flatfoot, present study aimed estimate analyze correlating factors.We reviewed records examined between May 2013 2019 so identify those factors associated idiopathic below 12 years age....

Abstract Rationale: Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) is a compressive neuropathy of the posterior tibial nerve and its branches. coalition defined as fibrous, cartilaginous, or osseous bridging 2 more tarsal bones. TTS with uncommon. Here, we present rare example successful surgical management facet talocalcaneal coalition. Patient concerns: A 74-year-old woman presented hypoesthesia, numbness, an intermittent tingling sensation on plantar area over right forefoot to middle foot area. The...

Midtarsal dislocations are relatively rare injuries secondary to high-energy trauma and typically accompanied by disruption of ligamentous structures fractures the midfoot. We herein present a case pure isolated medial swivel dislocation talonavicular joint (TNJ) that was sustained following low-energy without an associated fracture. A 78-year-old woman visited our emergency department with severe pain in midfoot area right foot neurovascular deficits. She had this injury after ankle...

Abstract A psoas abscess is a rare but potentially devastating condition that associated with risks of neurological deficits, septic shock, and even death. The current first-line treatment percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) under imaging guidance, combined broad-spectrum antibiotics. Surgical should be considered if PCD fails or impossible. Although many studies on open surgical have appeared, the outcomes laparoscopic rarely been reported. Thus, we laparoscopically drained abscesses 6...

Study design: A retrospective study Objectives: To the socio-psychological adaptation through psychoanalysis in patients with spinal cord injury. Materials and Methods : From May 1998 to Aug. 2003 we chose 15 who have been undergone surgery for injury after fracture. Psycological analysis were based on Korean version of Beck Depression Index(K-BDI), Hamilton Anxiety Scale, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory(MMPI), valuation quality life. R e s u l t s: K-BDI applied results showed...

According to previous reports, sciatic nerve palsy following total hip arthroplasty (THA) is rare after primary THA [1][2][3] . Ptential causes of include direct trauma, post-operative pressure by a hematoma, improper traction when using tools, excessive leg lengthening, secondary thermal damage due cement leakage, and trochanteric wire suture 3,4) .Other reactions wear debris, compression from the gluteus maximus tendon, piriformis muscle [5][6][7] .However, in more than 50% cases remain...

Septic ankle arthritis is a devastating clinical entity with high risks of morbidity and mortality. Prompt treatment necessary because delayed or inadequate can lead to irreversible damage that may occur on the articular surface, resulting in cartilage erosion, infective synovitis, osteomyelitis, joint deformity, pain dysfunction. An aggressive surgical approach required when infection causes severe limb-threatening arthritis. A 58-year-old woman visited our clinic increasing right ankle,...

A pilonidal cyst is known to be a recurrent infectious disease in the sacrococcygeal region and it usually affects adolescents adults. It often misdiagnosed as simple abscess or sebaceous cyst, so there are many patients with cysts who have gone through several operations. Although treatments for this malady been reported, principle treatment radical excision. We report here on two cases of were having abscess. planned perform incision drainage, but lesions finally diagnosed we performed...

Bone regrowth commonly occurs following lumbar decompression surgery. Although it is rare for neurological symptoms to occur due bone regrowth, this study describes two patients who underwent both and fusion surgeries but experienced spinal canal restenosisthat was severe enough induce symptoms. A 32-year-old man posterior interbody stenosis at the L4/L5 level 5 years prior. However, sudden onset of lower back pain occurred later. overgrowth on left side observed level. second surgery...

Background and objectives: Most Koreans obtain medical information from the Internet. Despite vast amount of available, there is a possibility that patients acquire false or are dissatisfied. Chronic ankle instability (CAI) one most common sports injuries develops after an sprain. Although available on Internet related to CAI has been evaluated in other countries, such studies have not conducted Korea. Materials Methods: The key term "chronic instability" was searched three commonly used...

Abstract Rationale: Degenerative spondylolisthesis is defined as forward slippage of a vertebra with respect to the underlying and associated induction lumbar canal stenosis. The use anterior column support for degenerative conditions has been well documented. Direct lateral interbody fusion (DLIF) gains access via approach through retroperitoneal fat psoas muscle. It avoids many access-related complications yet comes its own risks limitations. location iliac wing precludes exposure L5–S1...

Study Design:In this original study, a cross-sectional analysis was performed to evaluate websites with information on cervical disc herniation.Objectives: The purpose of study assess the source and quality regarding herniation available patients websites.Summary Literature Review: Studies have shown that 92% Korean population regularly accesses searches for medical websites.While large amount exists websites, there is possibility will be misled due inaccurate because are no established...

Rationale: Primary repair of acute ligament injury is possible due to the proximity ends. In case chronic injury, however, primary difficult because ends ruptured will have receded, and tendon graft, transfer, or reconstruction needed. Satisfactory clinical results been reported after with newly formed interposed scar tissue between in Achilles extensor halluces longus (EHL) injury. Here, we report a patient treated reconstructive surgery using well-formed EDL rupture. Patient concerns: A...

Coccygectomy for Treatment of Coccygodynia Chang Hwa Hong, M.D. , Tae Kyung Lee, M.D., Sang Bum Kim, M.D.*, Taek Soo Jeon, Jong Seok Park, and Si John Department Orthopedic Surgery, Soonchunhyang University College Medicine, Cheonan, *Department Konyang University, Cemtum Hospital, Daejeon, Korea

Retrospective multicenter study.We aimed to investigate prognostic factors affecting postsurgical recovery of deltoid palsy due cervical disc herniation (CDH).Little information is available about CDH.Sixty-one patients with CDH causing (less than grade 3) were included in this study: 35 soft discs and 26 hard discs. Average duration preoperative was 11.9 weeks. Thirty-two underwent single-level surgery, 22 two-level, four three-level, three four-level. Patients accompanying myelopathy,...

Purpose: Limitation of motion the elbow joint due to stiffness affect on life quality patients. So contracture should be treated as soon possible. Among many treatment modalities, we described result arthroscopic treatment. Materials and Methods: From Mar. 2000 2003, 40 patients, who received by author for contracted elbow, were subjects. We estimated range (ROM) before after surgery goniometer. The clinical was evaluated Severance scoring system. final ROM at point no further increasement...

Tenosynovial giant cell tumors (TGCTs) are typically benign neoplasms of the joint, bursa, and tendon sheath. Usually, TGCT presents as a small localized tumor on hand wrist. The diffuse-type is more aggressive mainly affects large joints such knees, hips, ankles, elbows. Diffuse-type rare. To our knowledge, this very rare case huge We report TGCT, which grew gradually over 10 years.