Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

MRI Findings of Posterior Ligament Complex Injury in Thorcolumbar Bursting Fractures: Young Do Koh, Yeo Heon Yun, Hoon Jeong; J Korean Soc Fract 2003;16(4):541-547. Published online October 31, 2003; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.2003.16.4.541

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To investigate the MR findings of structures injured in the burst fractures of thoracolumbar spine.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Twenty-one patients who had thoracolumbar burst fractures with posterior ligament complex injury on MRI were studied. For the evaluation of stability of fractures, we used the scheme described by Oner et al. We identified the state of posterior ligament complex on surgery.
RESULTS
The MRI findings of ALL were state 1 in four, state 2 in fourteen, and state 3 in three. Those of PLL were state 1 in twelve, state 2 in six, and state 3 in three. The findings of posterior ligament complex were state 2 in one, state 3 in three, and state 4 in seventeen. The endplate state 1 was in four, state 2 in six, state 3 in seven, and state 4 in four. The disc state 1 was in twelve, state 2 in six, state 3 in two, state 4 in one. The vertebral body involvement state was 1 in four, state 2 in nine, and state 3 in eight. The injuries of posterior ligament complex were confirmed intraoperatively in all twenty-one patients.
CONCLUSION
We recommend the use of MRI to evaluate stability of fractures and state of posterior ligament complex in thoracolumbar burst fractures.

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Stability and Usefulness of Compression Hip Screw in the Treatment of Femur Intertrochanter Fracture in the Elderly: Jong Oh Kim, Kwon Jae Roh, Yeo Heon Yun, Young Do Koh, Jae Doo Yoo, Jun Mo Jung, Han Cheon Bang, Jae Hak Jung; J Korean Soc Fract 2003;16(2):128-135. Published online April 30, 2003; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.2003.16.2.128

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To evaluate the relationship between fracture stability and functional results, and analyze the correlation between stability factors and the outcome in intertrochanteric fractures of the elderly.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Of the 231 patients, 84 patients with age above 60 were able to follow up for minimum 6 months. We measured the sliding length of the lag screw, varus degree, position of lag screw, reduction status and medialization of distal fragment radiologically. The functional outcome of the treatment was evaluated with the Clawson's result classification and we evaluated the correlation between the radiological results of measurement and the functional recovery depending on the Evans fracture classification.
RESULTS
There were good results in 40 cases out of 51 stable fractures, and in 10 cases out of 33 unstable fractures (p<0.001). In case of sliding of lag screw more than 10 mm, good results were obtained in 4 cases, and poor in 21. And in case of sliding less than 10 mm, good results were obtained in 46, and poor in 13 (p<0.001). But there was no relationship between other radiologic factors and clinical results. In unstable type, there were 12 cases with lag screw sliding more than 10 mm and 10 cases with less than 10 mm. In comminuted type, there were 11 cases with lag screw sliding more than 10 mm and 2 cases with less than 10 mm (p<0.001).
CONCLUSION
The sliding of lag screw more than 10 mm may result in poor outcome. As in comminuted unstable pattern, sliding of lag screw might be excessive, the use of compression hip screw alone is not a good treatment option.

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The Usefulness of Low-Intensity Ultrasound for Nonunion and Delayed Union: Yeo Heon Yun, Jong Oh Kim, Young Do Ko, Jae Doo Yoo, Jun Mo Jung, Jong Gun Oh, Han Chen Bang, Chang Ho Choi, Myeung cheol Shin; J Korean Soc Fract 2003;16(1):104-111. Published online January 31, 2003; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.2003.16.1.104

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To evaluation of usefulness of low-intensity ultrasound for nonunion and delayed union.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
For 5 months, we treated 7 delayed union and 8 nonunion using low-intensity ultrasound. After 5 months, in checked X-ray AP and Lateral view, when cortical bridge formation was done, we through union.
RESULTS
In 7 delayed union, 5 cases-2 femur, tibia, humerus, radius were healed. In 8 nonunion, 3 femur nonunion were healed. Union rate was 71% in delayed union 37.5% in nonunion.
CONCLUSION
we thought that the low-intensity ultrasound has capacity of induction of union and was considered as the method of treatment for delayed union.

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A clinical study of the tibial condylar fractures associated with the ligament injuries: Chung Nam Kang, Jin Man Wang, Kwon Jae Roh, Yeo Heon Yun, Yu Dong Kim; J Korean Soc Fract 1993;6(1):135-145. Published online May 31, 1993; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1993.6.1.135

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