Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Tae Hyung Kim

4 Articles

Antegrade Intramedullary Prebent K-wire Fixation for the 5th Metacarpal Neck Fracture: Tae Hyung Kim, Bo Hyeon Kim, In Ho Jung, Dong Hyun Kim; J Korean Fract Soc 2011;24(1):67-72. Published online January 31, 2011; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2011.24.1.67

PURPOSE
To evaluate radiological and clinical results of the antegrade intramedullary prebent K-wire fixation for the 5th metacarpal neck fracture.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Between January, 2006 and December, 2009, 31 patients with displaced neck fracture of the fifth metacarpal who received antegrade intramedullary prebent K-wire fixation were included in this study. Radiological and clinical outcome evaluations were performed.
RESULTS
All the fractures were completely united. In the oblique radiographs, the average of preoperative angulation was corrected from 38.9degrees to 4.4degrees. The average difference between postoperative and final follow-up was 1.2degrees. Clinical outcomes were satisfactory except for one patient who had sustained ulnar nerve dorsal branch injury during surgery.
CONCLUSION
Antegrade intramedullary prebent K-wire fixation may be preferentially considered as one of the best ways to fix the displaced neck fractures of the fifth metacarpal.

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Clinical Outcomes of Customized Staple Fixation Using K-wire in Metacarpal Base or Neck Fractures
Hong-ki Jin, Hyoung Min Kim, Yong Seung Oh, Jihoon Kim
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2021; 34(1): 23. CrossRef

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Internal Fixation with Two Lowprofile Plates in Fractures of the Distal Tibia: Dong Eun Shin, Duck Yun Cho, Hyung Ku Yoon, Tae Hyung Kim; J Korean Fract Soc 2006;19(2):170-175. Published online April 30, 2006; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2006.19.2.170

Abstract: PURPOSE
To evaluate the functional results after internal fixation with two low profile plates in fractures of the distal tibia.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
From March 1998 to October 2002, twelve patients with fractures of the distal tibia were treated with internal fixation using two low profile plates and followed for at least one year. Fractures according to AO/OTA classification were one Type A1, four Type A2, two Type C1, two Type C2 and three Type C3. We analyzed the functional results by the Olerud and Molander ankle scoring system and the postoperative complications.
RESULTS
The average functional score was 81.2 points and the results were three excellent, six good, one fair and two poor. Bony union was achieved in all cases. There was 1 case of superficial wound infection as a complication.
CONCLUSION
Internal fixation with two low profile plates in fractures of the distal tibia may minimize the incidence of soft tissue complications and provide good bony union and functional results. Therefore, we consider internal fixation with two low profile plates as a good alternative treatment of the distal tibial fracture.

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Interlocking Intramedullary Nailing in the Distal Metaphyseal Fractures of the Tibia: Sang Jun Song, Duck Yun Cho, Hyung Ku Yoon, Dong Eun Shin, Jae Hwa Kim, Tae Hyung Kim; J Korean Fract Soc 2005;18(3):275-280. Published online July 31, 2005; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2005.18.3.275

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PURPOSE
To evaluate the clinical and radiographic results of interlocking intramedullary nailing for the distal metaphyseal fractures of the tibia and to identify the usefulness of the interlocking intramedullary nailing.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Thirty four patients who underwent interlocking intramedullary nailing for distal metaphyseal fractures of the tibia were reviewed with a follow-up period of more than 2 years. Clinical result was assessed using the Olerud score and this score was marked as percentage of prefracture state. Radiographic results were assessed with varus-valgus angle, anterior-posterior angle, and bone union time. We checked the cases of complication and need for additional surgery after interlocking intramedullary nailing.
RESULTS
Clinically, Olerud score averaged 92.1% (76~100%). Radiographically, average varus-valgus angle was 1.6+/-2.9 degrees and average antero-posterior angle was 0.8+/-3.3 degrees. Bone union time averaged 18.7 weeks. As complications, there were one deep infection and two breakages of distal interlocking screw. In additional surgery, there were 1 debridement and soft tissue flap, and one dynamization of nail at postoperative 12 weeks.
CONCLUSION
Interlocking intramedullary nailing is one of safe and reliable method for distal metaphyseal fractures of the tibia, considering less soft tissue injury, possibility of early range of motion exercise, high bone union rate, and low complications rate.

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A Comparison between Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis & Interlocking Intramedullary Nailing in Distal Tibia Fractures
Kee-Byung Lee, Si-Young Song, Duek-Joo Kwon, Yong-Beom Lee, Nam-Kyou Rhee, Jun-Ha Choi
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2008; 21(4): 286. CrossRef

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Reduction of Pediatric Forearm Diaphyseal Fractures by Pin Leverage Technique: Soo Hong Han, Duck Yun Cho, Hyung Ku Yoon, Byung Soon Kim, Sung Hoon Kang, Tae Hyung Kim; J Korean Fract Soc 2004;17(1):59-63. Published online January 31, 2004; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2004.17.1.59

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PURPOSE
Although the majority of children's forearm diaphyseal fractures may be treated conservatively with closed reduction and cast immobilization, unstable or irreducible fractures are usually treated by surgical management. Authors performed percutaneous pin leverage reduction technique for irreducible displaced diaphyseal fractures. The aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of pin leverage technique in pediatric forearm diaphyseal fractures MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this retrospective study, we reviewed 22 cases of forearm diaphyseal fractures reduced by percutaneous pin leverage technique between 1997 and 2002. We analyzed radiographs, operation time, hospital stay and immobilization period, range of motion, postoperative complications and functional results by Thomas.
RESULTS
Average length of follow up was 28 months with mean age of 10.5 years. All fractures in this series healed less than 2 degrees of diaphyseal angulation. Average operation time including anesthesia was 42 minutes and hospital stay was 4.6 days. Time to union was 49.6 days in average and range of motion and functional results were satisfactory in all cases except one case of congenital radioulnar synostosis. There was one case of superficial pin track infection as complication.
CONCLUSION
In operative treatment of children's diaphyseal fractures of forearm bones, percutaneous pin leverage reduction technique is a good alternative method prior to open reduction in case of difficult closed reduction.

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Pediatric Forearm Bone Fractures Treated with Flexible Intramedullary Nail
Suk Kyu Choo, Jin Hwan Kim, Hyung Keun Oh, Dong Hyun Kim
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2007; 20(2): 190. CrossRef

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