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    Is tibial expert nailing biomechanically more stable compared to intramedullary nailing for tibial fractures?

    By Yong-Ju Kim, Mun-Sik Ko, Je-Guk Kim, Song-Il Son, Tae-Pom Choe, Su-Yong Ri

    Abstract: Background: Fractures of the tibia and fibula are relatively common and have been recognized as serious and debilitating injuries, because its surface is subcutaneous throughout most of its length, open fractures are more common in the tibia than in any other major long bones. To avoid complications of operative treatment in association with these characteristics of the tibia, intramedullary nailing has been widely introduced for the tibial diaphyseal fractures, and …

    Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 27–50 Read article

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    Is low-intensity pulsed ultrasound effective in treatment of tibial nonunion?

    By Song-Il Son, Mun-Sik Ko, Song-Sam Kim, Hak-Pong Hwang, Tong-Won Mun, Gwang-Song Ri

    Abstract: Background: Nonunions have been mainly treated with invasive methods by adequate mechanical stability and provision of biological environment leading to bone healing rate of 68%-96%, however, with inherent risks and complications. As an alternative to surgical interventions, low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS), a biophysical method has been emerged. We aimed to prospectively compare the clinical and functional outcomes between two groups treated with LIPUS and capacitively coupled electric fields (CCEFs) for …

    Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article

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    Is Bone Graft Possible without Limit in Length for Nonunion of Ulna Alone?

    By Kwang-Nam An, Jin-Myong Ra, Mun-Sik Ko, Sung-Chol Ri, Chon-Il Hong, Song-Hyon Kim

    Abstract: Background: When either the radius or ulna is united, and the other fails to heal, bone graft and bridge plating can be a choice to treat nonunion of the radius or ulna alone. The length of the bone used to fill the bony defect, however, has not yet been found in terms of biomechanics or biology for healing. The purpose of this study was to find the length of bone …

    Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 11–26 Read article

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    Biomechanical Comparison of Tension-Band Wiring Fixations in accordance with Kirschner Wires Placement Modes for Olecranon Fractures: A 3D-Finite Element Analysis

    By Mun-Sik Ko, Yun-Mi Kim, Jin-I Choe, Song-Gun Pak, Jung-Hyok Ho, Tong-Won Mun

    Abstract: Background: Tension-band wiring is a widely accepted fixation technique and remains a standard method of surgical treatment in displaced olecranon fractures. There are 2 techniques according to the Kirschner wires (K-wires) placements; one is to insert the K-wires into the intramedullary canal of the proximal ulna and the other is provided by those anchored into the anterior cortex of the ulna. The purpose of this study was to compare biomechanical …

    Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 14–22 Read article

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    A Biomechanical Analysis of Interspinous Spacer by 3D-Finite Element Method

    By Chung-Hyok Jon, Mun-Sik Ko, Jin-Myong Ra, Yong-Dok Kim, Hak-Pong Hwang, Sung-Chol Ri

    Abstract: Background: Interspinous spacers are known as reliable alternatives for the treatment of various spinal disorders including lumbar spinal stenosis, facet arthrosis, internal disc disruption and so on. Many studies have been performed to investigate biomechanical and clinical features in relation to different interspinous spacers; however, little has been reported on interspinous spacer made of high polymer plastic materials. We purposed to evaluate biomechanical properties of interspinous spacer made of high …

    Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 25–35 Read article

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    Treatment of Malunited Fracture of the First Metacarpal Base with a Comorbidity of Diabetes by Medical Therapy and Miniplate Fixation: A Case Report

    By Ran-Hui Kang, Mun-Sik Ko, Jang-Mi Kim

    Abstract: Even though every malunited hand fracture requires no intervention, malunion deformities including rotational malalignment and angulation can cause weakness of grasp and pinch. In addition, diabetes mellitus, a general factor of an infection, is an important illness which should be taken into account before undertaking reconstruction. Therefore, malunited fracture of the first metacarpal concomitant with diabetes may pose as a challenging problem, which includes various considerations such as indications, fixation …

    Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 Read article

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    Biomechanical comparison of Schanz screws placement modes-how can stability by external fixation be raised?

    By Kwang-Rim Choe, Mun-Sik Ko, Song-Gun Pak, Kwang-Myong Choe, Tong-Won Mun, Hyo Sim

    Abstract: AbstractBackground: At present, external fixators are being used widely in open fractures of the long bones and also accepted as a temporary skeletal stabilization even in closed fractures. Therefore, it is essential to increase the stability which is provided by those devices for good outcomes. We hypothesized prior to the study that the greater is the distance between the Schanz screws inserted in each fracture fragment, the higher is the …

    Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 25–33 Read article

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    Safe zones for external fixation in the tibia: A cadaveric study

    By Gyong-Ryol Kang, Jin-Myong Ra, Mun-Sik Ko, Yong-Chol Pak, Dong-Won Mun, Gwang-Rim Choe, Tae-Pom Choe

    Abstract: AbstractPurpose: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the neurovascular structures and the tibia, by measuring the distances from the tibia to the surrounding neurovascular structures and angles at which the neurovascular structures course around the tibia. Materials and Methods: Ten fresh adult cadavers(5 men, 5 women), which had been donated to the Human anatomy department, were obtained within 72h of death, providing 20 lower extremity …

    Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 16–20 Read article

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    Comparison between Total Hip Replacement and Bipolar Hip Replacement

    By Mun-Sik Ko, Song-Chol Pak, Hyo Sim, Gwang-Rim Choe

    Abstract: Purpose: A prospective, randomized study was performed to compare the clinical and functional outcomes at 5–15 years of follow-up in two groups of patients treated with either bipolar hip replacement or total hip replacement (THR). Materials and Methods: A total of 509 patients with either femoral neck fractures, degenerative arthritis, systemic arthritic diseases, avascular necrosis of the femoral head or pathologic fractures underwent surgery between May 2000 and June 2012. …

    Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 12–17 Read article

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