435 results on '"Jang, Woo Young"'
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152. Error-resilient video coding technique based on wavelet transform
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Sohn, Kwanghoon, primary, Lee, Chulhee, additional, and Jang, Woo-Young, additional
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- 2000
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153. Music therapy with moderate Alzheimer's disease in a long-term care center
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Kwak, Kyungphil, Bae, Nari, and Jang, Woo Young
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- 2013
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154. Benign Lipoblastoma in Retroperitoneum: A Case Report
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Park, Won Kyu, primary, Hwang, Mi Soo, additional, and Jang, Woo Young, additional
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- 1996
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155. Expression of Oncogene Product in the Colorectal Carcinoma
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Shim, Young Ran, primary, Jang, Woo Young, additional, Choi, Kyoung Chan, additional, Choi, Joon Hyuk, additional, Choi, Won Hee, additional, and Shim, Min Chul, additional
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- 1995
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156. Lobular capillary hemangioma in the soft tissue of the finger: sonographic findings.
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Gyung Kyu Lee, Kyung Jin Suh, Jae Hyuck Lee, Jee Young Lee, Ik Yang, Sung Hye Koh, Woo Young Jang, Lee, Gyung Kyu, Suh, Kyung Jin, Lee, Jae Hyuck, Lee, Jee Young, Yang, Ik, Koh, Sung Hye, and Jang, Woo Young
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ULTRASONIC imaging ,MEDICAL imaging systems ,HEMANGIOMAS ,SOFT tissue tumors ,FINGERS ,CONNECTIVE tissue diseases ,GRANULOMA - Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe the sonographic findings of pathologically confirmed subcutaneous lobular capillary hemangioma of the finger in six patients.Materials and Methods: The clinical records were reviewed for data, including the patients' age and gender, the clinical presentation, a history of trauma, and the tumor site. The sonographic findings were retrospectively analyzed for the specific location within the superficial tissue, the tumor's size, shape, and margin, the internal echogenicity, the internal echo texture, the presence of calcification, the presence of a hypoechoic rim, and the internal vascularity.Results: The study group consisted of three men and three women, and the six patients' mean age was 39 years (age range: 13-67 years). All the patients were admitted with a painful nodule or a painless protruding nodule in the finger with easy bleeding on contact. In all cases, there was no history of trauma. The mean size of the tumors was 0.85 cm. All the tumors were ill-defined, oval, subcutaneous nodules without calcifications or any hypoechoic rim. Color Doppler sonography showed marked internal vascularity in both the central and peripheral tumor regions in three cases and scanty vascularity in the peripheral region in three cases.Conclusions: Subcutaneous lobular capillary hemangioma should be considered when an ill-defined, oval, vascular subcutaneous nodule without calcifications or a hypoechoic rim is seen in the soft tissue of the finger, especially if this tumor is a painful small nodule or a painless protruding small nodule with easy bleeding on contact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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157. Repeat Operations in Pediatric Patients with Recurrent Craniopharyngiomas.
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Jang, Woo Young, Lee, Kwan-Sung, Son, Byung Chul, Jeun, Sin-Soo, Hong, Yong-Kil, Lee, Sang Won, and Yang, Seung-Ho
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PEDIATRIC research , *DISEASE relapse , *CANCER relapse , *PITUITARY tumors , *PROLACTINOMA - Abstract
Background: Controversy continues over the optimal management of recurrent craniopharyngiomas. Our strategy for approaching repeatedly recurrent craniopharyngiomas in pediatric patients has been to decompress vital structures and relieve the symptoms as early as possible. The purpose of this study was to present our experiences of repeatedly recurrent craniopharyngiomas and the pattern of failure associated with treatment. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on 7 pediatric patients who underwent resection >2 times in a single institution between 1990 and 2004. Resections were performed 3–8 times for each patient. Variables including tumor size, consistency and location, extent of resection, adjuvant therapy and morbidity were evaluated. Results: Thirty-two operations were performed in 7 pediatric patients. Total resection was not achieved by the third surgery and thereafter, and the interval between each surgery became shorter. Appetite disorders, neurocognitive disorders and behavioral disorders occurred following repeat surgeries. Conclusion: Repeat operations are associated with a high failure rate of tumor control, even though they can help relieve neurologic symptoms. It is suggested that the number of repeat operations should be limited. Copyright © 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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158. The limbus in developmental dysplasia of the hip: An obstacle to reduction and its images changed by the femoral head position.
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Lee, Soon Hyuck, Ahn, Kyung-Sik, Jung, Hae Woon, and Jang, Woo Young
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- 2021
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159. A prospective study of the muscle strength and reaction time of the quadriceps, hamstring, and gastrocnemius muscles in patients with plantar fasciitis.
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Lee, Jin Hyuck, Jung, Hae Woon, and Jang, Woo Young
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MUSCLE strength ,SKELETAL muscle ,PLANTAR fasciitis ,QUADRICEPS muscle ,HAMSTRING muscle - Abstract
Background: Muscle weakness is an important etiological factor in plantar fasciitis (PF), but available data on the role of the quadriceps, hamstring, and gastrocnemius (GCM) muscles are limited. The aim of this study was to compare the strength and reaction time of the quadriceps, hamstring, and GCM muscles and foot pressure between patients with PF and normal controls.Methods: A total of 21 PF patients and 21 normal controls were enrolled. Muscle strength was measured by the peak torque per body weight (Nmkg- 1 × 100). Muscle reaction time was evaluated by the acceleration time (AT, milliseconds). Foot pressure and posture were assessed by pedobarography [valgus/varus index (VV index), %].Results: The strength of the quadriceps was significantly lower in the affected ankles of the PF group than in the control group (p = 0.005). The AT of the quadriceps and hamstring muscles was significantly increased in the affected ankles of the PF group than in the control group (quadriceps: p = 0.012, hamstring: p = 0.001), while the AT of the GCM muscle was significantly decreased (p = 0.009) and significantly correlated negatively with quadriceps muscle strength (r = -.598, p = 0.004) and AT (r = -.472, p = 0.031). Forefoot (p = 0.001) and hindfoot (p = 0.000) pressure were significantly greater, with the VV index showing hindfoot valgus, in the affected ankles in the PF group compared to the control group (p = 0.039).Conclusions: This study demonstrated weakness and delayed reaction time of the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, with a rapid reaction time of the GCM muscle, in patients with PF.Clinical Relevance: Clinicians and therapists should assess the function of the quadriceps and hamstring muscles when planning the management of PF patients without muscle tightness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2020
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160. Correction to: Long-term Outcome of Angioplasty Using a Wingspan Stent, Post-Stent Balloon Dilation and Aggressive Restenosis Management for Intracranial Arterial Stenosis.
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Park, Seong-Cheol, Cho, Su Hee, Kim, Moon-Kyu, Kim, Ji-Eun, Jang, Woo-Young, Lee, Moon-Kyu, Jo, Kwang-Deog, and You, Seung-Hoon
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Correction to: Clin Neuroradiol 2019 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00062-019-00793-1 The original version of this article unfortunately contained some mistakes. The Institutional Review Board number was given wrongly in the Methods/Participants section and in the Compliance with ethical guidelines/Ethical [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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161. Proprioception and neuromuscular control at return to sport after ankle surgery with the modified Broström procedure.
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Lee, Jin Hyuck, Jung, Hae Woon, and Jang, Woo Young
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ANKLE , *PROPRIOCEPTION , *DYNAMIC balance (Mechanics) , *DYNAMIC testing , *DORSIFLEXION , *SPORTS - Abstract
The modified Broström procedure (MBP) is an initial treatment for symptomatic chronic ankle instability (CAI) patients. This study aimed to compare the proprioception and neuromuscular control ability of both affected and unaffected ankles at the time of return to sports after MBP for patients with scores of normal controls. 75 individuals (40 who underwent MBP, 35 normal controls) participated. The dynamic balance test scores were significantly higher in the affected ankle of the patients than in the controls (1.5 ± 0.6° vs. 1.1 ± 0.4°, p < 0.003). The time to peak torque for dorsiflexion (60.8 ± 13.9 ms vs. 52.2 ± 17.5 ms, p < 0.022) and eversion (68.9 ± 19.1 ms vs. 59.3 ± 21.1 ms, p < 0.043) was significantly delayed in the affected ankle of the patients than in the controls. The dynamic balance test and time to peak torque in CAI patients remained significantly reduced at the time of return-to-sport after MBP. Clinicians and therapists should be aware of potential deficits in proprioception and neuromuscular control when determining the timing of return to sports after MBP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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162. Hindfoot joint kinematics analysis after the resection of talocalcaneal coalition.
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Boo, Junyo, Koo, Young-Jun, Lee, Jin Hyeok, Jang, Woo Young, and Koo, Seungbum
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KINEMATICS , *FLUOROSCOPY , *RANGE of motion of joints , *WILCOXON signed-rank test , *POSTOPERATIVE care - Abstract
The subtalar joint movement between the talus and calcaneus is restricted in patients with talocalcaneal coalition (TCC). When the motion of the subtalar joint is restricted, shock absorption in the foot decreases, leading to pain during walking. Resection methods to maintain subtalar motion by removing abnormal unions have been proposed. The purpose of this study was to analyze the joint kinematics of patients who underwent TCC resection and to quantitatively evaluate the results of the surgery based on the measured kinematics. Joint kinematics of five patients with TCC were obtained using a biplane fluoroscopic imaging system and an intensity-based two-/three-dimensional registration method. The joint kinematics of the tibiotalar and subtalar joints and the tibiocalcaneal motion during the stance phase of walking were obtained. From the kinematics of the hindfoot joints, the inversion/eversion range of motion (ROM) of the patients before and after resection was statistically analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test to test whether TCC resection improved the ROM. During the loading response period, the eversion ROM of the subtalar joint and tibiocalcaneal motion significantly increased postoperatively. In addition, a significant postoperative increase was observed in the subtalar and tibiocalcaneal inversion ROM during the pre-swing period. TCC resection surgery increased the ROM of the subtalar joint, which in turn contributed to the increase in tibiocalcaneal ROM. Increased subtalar and tibiocalcaneal ROM could result in increased shock attenuation and may be a contributing factor to pain relief during walking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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163. Assessment of rapidly advancing bone age during puberty on elbow radiographs using a deep neural network model.
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Ahn, Kyung-Sik, Bae, Byeonguk, Jang, Woo Young, Lee, Jin Hyuck, Oh, Saelin, Kim, Baek Hyun, Lee, Si Wook, Jung, Hae Woon, Lee, Jae Won, Sung, Jinkyeong, Jung, Kyu-Hwan, Kang, Chang Ho, and Lee, Soon Hyuck
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PRECOCIOUS puberty , *ARTIFICIAL neural networks , *RADIOGRAPHS , *PUBERTY , *CARPAL bones , *ELBOW , *AGE - Abstract
Objectives: Bone age is considered an indicator for the diagnosis of precocious or delayed puberty and a predictor of adult height. We aimed to evaluate the performance of a deep neural network model in assessing rapidly advancing bone age during puberty using elbow radiographs. Methods: In all, 4437 anteroposterior and lateral pairs of elbow radiographs were obtained from pubertal individuals from two institutions to implement and validate a deep neural network model. The reference standard bone age was established by five trained researchers using the Sauvegrain method, a scoring system based on the shapes of the lateral condyle, trochlea, olecranon apophysis, and proximal radial epiphysis. A test set (n = 141) was obtained from an external institution. The differences between the assessment of the model and that of reviewers were compared. Results: The mean absolute difference (MAD) in bone age estimation between the model and reviewers was 0.15 years on internal validation. In the test set, the MAD between the model and the five experts ranged from 0.19 to 0.30 years. Compared with the reference standard, the MAD was 0.22 years. Interobserver agreement was excellent among reviewers (ICC: 0.99) and between the model and the reviewers (ICC: 0.98). In the subpart analysis, the olecranon apophysis exhibited the highest accuracy (74.5%), followed by the trochlea (73.7%), lateral condyle (73.7%), and radial epiphysis (63.1%). Conclusions: Assessment of rapidly advancing bone age during puberty on elbow radiographs using our deep neural network model was similar to that of experts. Key Points: • Bone age during puberty is particularly important for patients with scoliosis or limb-length discrepancy to determine the phase of the disease, which influences the timing and method of surgery. • The commonly used hand radiographs–based methods have limitations in assessing bone age during puberty due to the less prominent morphological changes of the hand and wrist bones in this period. • A deep neural network model trained with elbow radiographs exhibited similar performance to human experts on estimating rapidly advancing bone age during puberty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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164. The effects of hip strengthening exercises in a patient with plantar fasciitis: A case report.
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Lee, Jin Hyuck, Park, Jong Hoon, Jang, Woo Young, and NA.
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- 2019
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165. Intraoperative hypotension is a risk factor for postoperative acute kidney injury after femoral neck fracture surgery: a retrospective study.
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Jang, Woo Young, Jung, Jae-Kyun, Lee, Dong Ki, and Han, Seung-Beom
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FEMUR neck , *KIDNEY injuries , *DISEASE risk factors , *BLOOD urea nitrogen , *HYPOTENSION - Abstract
Background: Hip fracture in elderly patients is a serious health concern due to the associated morbidity and mortality. Although acute kidney injury after hip fracture is known to be a significantly poor prognostic factor for morbidity and mortality, the literature regarding the risk factors for acute kidney injury after hip fracture is insufficient. This study aimed to investigate the incidence and associated risk factors for acute kidney injury in patients with femoral neck fracture.Methods: A total of 248 patients who underwent an operation for femoral neck fracture between January 2011 and January 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. Acute kidney injury was defined according to the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes guidelines.Results: The incidence of acute kidney injury was 17.7% (n = 44). Risk factors for acute kidney injury included diabetes mellitus, pre-existing renal disease, preoperative blood urea nitrogen (BUN), preoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), preoperative haemoglobin (Hb) level, type of operation, postoperative creatinine level and intraoperative hypotension (P < 0.05). After controlling for confounding variables, intraoperative hypotension was only the independent risk factor for acute kidney injury (P = 0.012).Conclusions: Acute kidney injury was found to occur frequently after surgery for femur neck fracture. Surgeons should be aware of acute kidney injury when planning the management of patients with femoral neck fracture and consider that the duration of intraoperative hypotension is a risk factor for acute kidney injury. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2019
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166. Artekeiskeanin A: A New Coumarin-Monoterpene Ether from Artemisia keiskeana
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Kwak, Jong Hwan, Jang, Woo Young, Zee, Ok Pyo, and Lee, Kang Ro
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- 1997
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167. Articulated Hip Distraction for Impingement of the Deformed Femoral Head in a Patient with Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia: A Case Report.
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Jang, Woo Young and Cho, Tae-Joon
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MULTIPLE epiphyseal dysplasia , *FEMORACETABULAR impingement , *CONGENITAL hip dislocation , *DISTRACTION - Abstract
Case: A 14-year-old boy with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) presented with right hip pain and stiffness. Radiographs revealed a deep notch at the superolateral part of the femoral head, which abutted the lateral corner of the acetabulum. Articulated hip distraction (AHD) was used to reduce the femoral head and obliterate the notch. At the 4-year follow-up, the radiographs showed a well-preserved joint space, and the patient had functional improvement. Conclusion: AHD may be an effective way to address and obliterate a superolateral femoral head notch and promote regeneration of the femoral head in a patient with MED. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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168. Regulation of myogenesis and adipogenesis by the electromagnetic perceptive gene.
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Hwang, Jangsun, Jung, Haewoon, Kim, Kyung Min, Jeong, Daun, Lee, Jinhyuck, Hong, Jeong-Ho, and Jang, Woo Young
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MYOGENESIS , *SATELLITE cells , *FAT cells , *LEAN body mass , *ADIPOGENESIS , *ELECTROMAGNETIC fields , *FAT , *BIOMOLECULES - Abstract
Obesity has been increasing in many regions of the world, including Europe, USA, and Korea. To manage obesity, we should consider it as a disease and apply therapeutic methods for its treatment. Molecular and therapeutic approaches for obesity management involve regulating biomolecules such as DNA, RNA, and protein in adipose-derived stem cells to prevent to be fat cells. Multiple factors are believed to play a role in fat differentiation, with one of the most effective factor is Ca2+. We recently reported that the electromagnetic perceptive gene (EPG) regulated intracellular Ca2+ levels under various electromagnetic fields. This study aimed to investigate whether EPG could serve as a therapeutic method against obesity. We confirmed that EPG serves as a modulator of Ca2+ levels in primary adipose cells, thereby regulating several genes such as CasR, PPARγ, GLU4, GAPDH during the adipogenesis. In addition, this study also identified EPG-mediated regulation of myogenesis that myocyte transcription factors (CasR, MyoG, MyoD, Myomaker) were changed in C2C12 cells and satellite cells. In vivo experiments carried out in this study confirmed that total weight/ fat/fat accumulation were decreased and lean mass was increased by EPG with magnetic field depending on age of mice. The EPG could serve as a potent therapeutic agent against obesity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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169. Ligand Coupling and Decoupling Modulates Stem Cell Fate.
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Thangam, Ramar, Kim, Seong Yeol, Kang, Nayeon, Hong, Hyunsik, Lee, Hyun‐Jeong, Lee, Sungkyu, Jeong, Daun, Tag, Kyong‐Ryol, Kim, Kanghyeon, Zhu, Yangzhi, Sun, Wujin, Kim, Han‐Jun, Cho, Seung‐Woo, Ahn, Jae‐Pyoung, Jang, Woo Young, Kim, Jong Seung, Paulmurugan, Ramasamy, Khademhosseini, Ali, Kim, Hong‐Kyu, and Kang, Heemin
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STEM cells , *MAGNETIC control , *GOLD nanoparticles , *REMOTE control , *CELL differentiation , *FOCAL adhesions - Abstract
In natural microenvironment, various proteins containing adhesive ligands in fibrous and non‐fibrous structures dynamically couple and decouple to regulate stem cell fate. Herein, materials presenting movably couplable ligands are developed by grafting liganded gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) to a substrate followed by flexibly grafting liganded movable linear nanomaterials (MLNs) to the substrate via a long bendable linker, thereby creating a space between the MLNs and the AuNPs in the decoupled state. Magnetic control of the MLNs decreases this space via the bending of the linker to couple the MLNs to the AuNPs. Remote control of ligand coupling stimulates integrin recruitment to the coupled ligands, thereby non‐toxically facilitating the focal adhesion, mechanosensing, and potential differentiation of stem cells, which is suppressed by ligand decoupling. Versatile tuning of size, aspect ratio, distributions, and ligands of the MLNs can help to decipher dynamic ligand‐coupling‐dependent stem cell fate to advance regenerative therapies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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170. Architecture and physical design for advanced networks-on-chip
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Jang, Woo Young
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- 3-D integration, Networks-on-chip, System-on-chip, Latency, Power, 3D integration, Chip design, Chip architecture
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The aggressive scaling of the semiconductor technology following the Moore’s Law has delivered true system-on-chip (SoC) integration. Network-on-chip (NoC) has been recently introduced as an effective solution for scalable on-chip communication since dedicated point-to-point (P2P) interconnection and shared bus architecture become performance and power bottlenecks in the SoCs. This dissertation studies three critical NoC challenges such as latency, power, and compatibility with emerging technologies in aspect of an architecture and physical design level. Latency is a key issue in NoC since the performance of applications considerably depends on resource sharing policies employed in an on-chip network. NoCs have been mainly developed to improve network-level performance that captures the inherent performance characteristics of a network itself, but the network-level optimizations are not directly related to application- or system-level performance. In addition, memory latency on NoC critically affects the performance of applications or systems. We propose a synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) aware NoC design to optimize memory throughput, latency, and design complexity. Furthermore, it is extended to an application-aware NoC design to provide the quality-of-service (QoS) of memory for various applications. NoC provides great on-chip communication. However, it brings no true relief to power budget when the on-chip network scales in terms of complexity/size and signal bandwidth. The combination of NoC and other techniques has the potential to reduce power. We study two power saving research topics for NoC: (a) we propose a voltage-frequency island (VFI) aware NoC optimization framework with a better tradeoff between power efficiency and design complexity to minimize both computation and on-chip communication power. (b) We formulate an application mapping problem to mixed integer quadratic programming (MIQP) with the purpose of reducing power consumption in various hard networks and develop highly efficient algorithms for the MIQP. Regarding NoC compatible with new technologies, we focus on three dimensional (3D) die integration based on through-silicon vias (TSVs). Since an on-chip network design has been subject to not only application constraints but also design/manufacturing constraints, a 3D NoC design is required for innovation in interconnection networks. We propose a chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) aware application-specific 3D NoC design that minimizes TSV height variation, thus reduces bonding failure, and meanwhile optimizes conventional NoC design objectives such as hop count, wirelength, power, and area.
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171. ChemInform Abstract: Pt(II)/SnX2 (X: Cl, Br)-Catalyzed Cyclization: Completely Different Reactivity of the Platinum Complex Toward 1,6-Haloenynes and 1,6-Enynes.
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Jang, Min-Soo, Wang, Xi, Jang, Woo-Young, and Jang, Hye-Young
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- 2010
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172. Sprayable hydrogel with optical mRNA nanosensors for Real-Time monitoring and healing of diabetic wounds.
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Jeong, Daun, Jang, Se Youn, Roh, Soonjong, Choi, Ji Hye, Seo, I Ji, Lee, Jin Hyuck, Kim, Jihoon, Kwon, Ilkeun, Jung, Youngmee, Hwang, Jangsun, Jang, Woo Young, and Yoo, Jin
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WOUND healing , *NANOSENSORS , *WOUND care , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *MESSENGER RNA - Abstract
• Diabetic wound care and monitoring with composite hydrogel. • Optimized mechanical properties for sprayability of multifunctional hydrogel. • Screening of biomarkers for NanoFlares to track diabetic wound stages. • Antibacterial efficacy due to incorporation of antibacterial peptides in hydrogel. • Wound Healing Index that can be used to make a prognosis of diabetic wounds. Sprayable hydrogels offer a promising approach for treating diabetic wounds. They possess the capability to conform to irregular surfaces, create a moist environment that supports the growth of new tissue, and offer protection against infections. Yet, applying previously reported sprayable hydrogels has proven to be challenging, often necessitating the use of specialized equipment or the simultaneous injection of multiple components. In this study, we develop a user-friendly therapeutic hydrogel that can be applied using a general spray bottle. This hydrogel is formulated using the bioactive agent, LL37, which is known for its antimicrobial properties and ability to enhance angiogenesis. Additionally, optical mRNA nanosensors, NanoFlares, were incorporated into the hydrogel to measure the expression of proliferation and inflammation biomarkers, providing precise molecular-based parameters for evaluating diabetic wound status. The efficacy of LL37- and NF-incorporated hydrogels in promoting in vivo wound healing in normal and diabetic mice is evaluated, and a Wound Healing Index (WHI) is presented to assist medical professionals in making informed decisions about wound care and treatment. Overall, our study demonstrates the potential of sprayable hydrogels for promoting diabetic wound healing and monitoring the diabetic wound status, which could have significant potential for future clinical applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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173. Reliability and usefulness of the single leg heel raise balance test in patients with chronic ankle instability.
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Lee, Jin Hyuck, Jung, Hae Woon, Jung, Taek Sung, and Jang, Woo Young
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POSTURAL muscles , *ANKLE , *MEDICAL personnel , *PLANTARFLEXION , *DORSIFLEXION - Abstract
We aimed to analyze the differences in static (including conventional and modified [single-leg heel-raise balance]) and dynamic postural stability and muscle endurance between patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI) and healthy controls, and to determine the reliability and usefulness of the single-leg heel-raise balance test in patients with CAI. In total, 26 patients with CAI and 26 healthy controls were enrolled. Postural stability was assessed using a postural stabilometry system. Muscle endurance was measured in dorsiflexion and plantarflexion using an isokinetic device. Modified static postural stability (P < 0.001) and dynamic postural stability (P < 0.001) were significantly poorer in the affected ankles of patients with CAI than in the controls. Plantarflexion endurance was significantly lower in the affected ankles of the patients with CAI than in the controls (P = 0.023). Modified static postural stability significantly correlated with plantarflexion endurance in both groups (CAI group: r = − 0.470, P = 0.015; healthy controls group: r = − 0.413, P = 0.036). Plantarflexion endurance was a significant risk factor for modified static postural stability in both the CAI group (R2 = 0.221, P = 0.015) and healthy controls (R2 = 0.170, P = 0.036). Given the reliability of the modified static postural stability test, clinicians and therapists should consider using it to assess improvements in postural stability and muscle endurance in patients with CAI before and after rehabilitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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174. Author Correction: Regulation of myogenesis and adipogenesis by the electromagnetic perceptive gene.
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Hwang, Jangsun, Jung, Hae Woon, Kim, Kyung Min, Jeong, Daun, Lee, Jin Hyuck, Hong, Jeong-Ho, and Jang, Woo Young
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MYOGENESIS , *ADIPOGENESIS , *GENES , *TECHNICAL reports , *LINES of credit , *AUTHORS - Published
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175. Bioactivated lubricant-infused surfaces: A dual-action strategy for enhancing osseointegration and preventing implant-associated infections.
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Park, Jae, Jeong, Daun, Lee, Yeontaek, Park, Kijun, Kim, Tae Young, Choi, Ji Hye, Jang, Woo Young, and Seo, Jungmok
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INTRAMEDULLARY rods , *OSSEOINTEGRATION , *ORTHOPEDIC implants , *BONE morphogenetic proteins , *ORTHOPEDIC surgery , *BACTERIAL adhesion - Abstract
• A coating that captures osteoblasts and prevents non-specific adhesion is developed. • A BMP-2 immobilized lubricant-infused surface was achieved by partial silanization. • The coating promotes osteoblast adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. • Intramedullary nails with the coating were demonstrated in a rabbit model. Implant-associated infections (IAIs), caused by bacterial adhesions and biofilm formations on the implant surfaces, have been the most critical threat for orthopedic surgeries. A promising strategy to prevent IAIs involves modifying the implant surface to inhibit undesirable adhesions. In particular, lubricant-infused surfaces demonstrate exceptional anti-fouling and antibacterial properties. However, their extreme anti-fouling nature also hinders the adhesion of essential biomolecules and cells, including osteogenic cells vital for bone-implant integration. Successful implantation of orthopedic implants demands strong osseointegration as well as antibacterial properties. In this study, we designed a bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) immobilized lubricant-infused surface (BILS) that promotes selective osteoblast adhesion while effectively preventing undesired biosubstance adhesions. BILS exhibits excellent repellency against various liquids (sliding angle less than 5°), proteins (coverage less than 1%), and bacteria (colony-forming units 10-fold less than bare substrate). Notably, BILS enhances osteoblast adhesion, reaching 30% coverage after one day and proliferating up to 70% after three weeks. We also confirmed osteoblast differentiation on BILS through alkaline phosphatase activity and calcium assays as early and late markers, respectively. BILS-applied intramedullary nails were implanted into a rabbit femoral fracture model to investigate the antibacterial and osteogenic effects of BILS in vivo. Through histological, radiographic, and biomechanical tests, BILS was confirmed to exhibit both antibacterial as well as osseointegration properties, suggesting that BILS is a rational approach to orthopedic implants without side effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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176. Modified Broström procedure in patients with chronic ankle instability is superior to conservative treatment in terms of muscle endurance and postural stability.
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Lee, Jin Hyuck, Lee, Soon Hyuck, Jung, Hae Woon, and Jang, Woo Young
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ANKLE injuries , *ANKLE injury treatment , *MUSCLE strength , *POSTURE , *JOINT hypermobility , *ANKLE surgery , *ORTHOPEDIC surgery , *POSTURAL balance , *SPRAINS , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *CASE-control method , *RESEARCH funding - Abstract
Purpose: To compare muscle strength, muscle endurance, and postural stability in both the affected and unaffected ankles between patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI) who underwent conservative treatment and those who underwent the modified Broström procedure (MBP).Methods: A total of 67 patients (37, conservative treatment; 30, MBP) participated. Muscle strength and muscle endurance were measured using an isokinetic device, and postural stability was tested using a postural stabilometry system. We used the independent t test for continuous variables with a normal distribution and Fisher's exact test for categorical variables.Results: There was no difference in the muscle strengths of the affected and unaffected ankles between the groups. The muscle endurance of plantarflexion and inversion muscles was significantly lower in the affected ankles of the conservative treatment group than in those of the MBP group (plantarflexion: 209 ± 103.1 vs. 318 ± 162.2, p = 0.001; inversion: 93 ± 58.7 vs. 154 ± 65.9, p < 0.001). Static postural stability testing showed no significant differences between the affected and unaffected ankles of the two groups. In the dynamic postural stability test, the overall, anterior-posterior, and medial-lateral stability indices were all significantly higher in the affected ankles of the conservative treatment group than in those of the MBP group (p < 0.001, p = 0.004, p = 0.004, respectively), with no differences observed in the unaffected ankles.Conclusion: The MBP may significantly improve muscle endurance and dynamic postural stability in CAI patients in whom conservative treatment has failed. Therefore, clinicians should consider using MBP instead of conservative treatment when patients show severe muscle weakness or dynamic postural instability.Level Of Evidence: Case-control study, Level III. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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177. Individuals with recurrent ankle sprain demonstrate postural instability and neuromuscular control deficits in unaffected side.
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Lee, Jin Hyuck, Lee, Soon Hyuck, Choi, Gi Won, Jung, Hae Woon, and Jang, Woo Young
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ANKLE injuries , *LEG injuries , *PRONATION , *JOINT hypermobility , *MOVEMENT disorders , *PROPRIOCEPTION , *MUSCLE contraction , *POSTURAL balance , *SPRAINS , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *CASE-control method , *DISEASE relapse - Abstract
Purpose: To compare proprioception, postural stability, and neuromuscular control between patients with mechanical laxity and recurrent ankle sprain.Methods: Among 86 patients with ankle instability, 45 patients had mechanical laxity (mean age 27.2 ± 7.0 years) and 41 had recurrent ankle sprain (mean age 25.1 ± 9.2 years). Both the affected and unaffected ankles of each patient were evaluated. Proprioception and neuromuscular control tests were conducted using an isokinetic machine, and postural stability was tested using a postural stabilometry system.Results: Proprioception was not significantly different between the unaffected or affected ankles of the mechanical laxity group compared with those of the recurrent ankle sprain group (n.s). Static and dynamic postural stability and neuromuscular control were similar in the affected ankles between the two groups (n.s). However, postural stability (static, overall: p = 0.009, anterior-posterior: p = 0.028, medial-lateral: p = 0.022; dynamic, overall: p = 0.012, anterior-posterior: p = 0.004, medial-lateral: p = 0.001) and neuromuscular control (inversion: p = 0.031, eversion: p = 0.039, dorsiflexion: p = 0.029, plantarflexion: p = 0.035) were significantly decreased in the unaffected ankles of the recurrent ankle sprain group compared with those of the mechanical laxity group.Conclusion: The unaffected ankles of the recurrent ankle sprain group showed significant decreases in both postural stability and neuromuscular control compared with the mechanical laxity group. Clinicians and therapists should consider unaffected ankle rehabilitation in patients with recurrent ankle sprain to prevent future sprain events.Level Of Evidence: Case-control study, III. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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178. Lateral column lengthening versus subtalar arthroereisis for paediatric flatfeet: a systematic review.
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Suh, Dong Hun, Park, Jung Ho, Lee, Soon Hyuck, Kim, Hak Jun, Park, Young Hwan, Jang, Woo Young, Baek, Jung Heum, Sung, Hyun Jae, and Choi, Gi Won
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Purpose: This systematic review aimed to compare radiographic correction, clinical outcomes, complications, and re-operations between lateral column lengthening (LCL) and arthroereisis (AR) for treating symptomatic flatfoot in children.Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search on MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases. Literature search, data extraction, and quality assessment were conducted by two independent reviewers. The outcomes analyzed included radiographic parameters, clinical scores, satisfaction, complications, and re-operations.Results: Twenty-one and 13 studies were included in the LCL and AR groups, respectively. The change in anteroposterior talo-first metatarsal angle was greater in the LCL (9.5° to 21.7°) than in the AR group (10.6° to 12.8°). The change in calcaneal pitch was greater in the LCL (2.1° to 26.53°) than in the AR group (- 1.3° to 3.23°). Improvements in the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score were greater in the LCL (27.7 to 39.1) than in the AR group (17 to 22). The percentage of satisfaction was similar between the LCL (68% to 89%) and AR (78.5% to 96.4%) groups. The complication rate was higher in the LCL (0% to 86.9%) than in the AR group (3.5% to 45%). The most common complications were calcaneocuboid subluxation and persistent pain in the LCL and AR groups, respectively. The re-operation rate was similar between the LCL (0% to 27.3%) and AR (0% to 36.4%) groups.Conclusions: The LCL group has achieved more radiographic corrections and more improvements in the AOFAS score than the AR group. Complications were more common in the LCL group than in the AR group, and the re-operation rates were similar between the two groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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179. Progressive femoroacetabular impingement after complete excision of osteoid osteoma in adolescents: a report of two cases.
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Jang, Woo, Lee, Soon, Cho, Il, Jang, Woo Young, Lee, Soon Hyuck, and Cho, Il Youp
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This article highlights that the long-term and serial follow-up of adolescents with osteoid osteoma should be considered, even after complete excision of the nidus owing to the possibility of the delayed onset or progression of femur head and neck deformities or osteoarthritis. It is important to recognize the sequelae of osteoid osteomas, such as bone edema and new bone formation, which can alter the normal anatomy of the proximal femur. We report two cases of osteoid osteoma in the proximal femur, which showed progressive hypertrophy of the femoral neck after excision of the nidus and subsequent cam-type femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), requiring additional osteochondroplasty procedures. Even though hip pain was relieved immediately after excision of the nidus in both cases, cam-type FAI developed during postoperative follow-up of 18 months (case 1) and 6.5 years (case 2). Hip pain subsided within 1 month of osteochondroplasty, and the full range of motion of the hip joint was achieved and was being maintained after postoperative follow-up of 1 year (case 1) and 6 months (case 2). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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180. Modulating the Thermoresponsive Characteristics of PLGA-PEG-PLGA Hydrogels via Manipulation of PLGA Monomer Sequences.
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Jo S, Roh S, Shim J, Yu JW, Jung Y, Jang WY, Seo B, Won YY, and Yoo J
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- Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer chemistry, Polymerization, Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions, Polyglactin 910 chemistry, Temperature, Drug Liberation, Hydrogels chemistry, Polyethylene Glycols chemistry
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Hydrogels are promising materials for biomedical applications, particularly in drug delivery and tissue engineering. This study highlights thermoresponsive hydrogels, specifically poly(lactic- co -glycolic acid) (PLGA)-poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-PLGA triblock copolymers, and introduces a feed rate-controlled polymerization (FRCP) method. By utilizing an organic catalyst and regulating the monomer feed rate, the sequence distribution of PLGA within the triblock copolymer is controlled. Various analyses, including
13 C NMR and rheological measurements, were conducted to investigate the impact of sequence distribution. Results show that altering sequence distribution significantly influences the sol-gel transition, hydrophobicity-hydrophilicity balance, and drug release profile. Increased sequence uniformity lowers the glass transition temperature, raises the sol-gel transition temperature due to enhanced hydrophilicity, and promotes a more uniform drug (curcumin) distribution within the PLGA domain, resulting in a slower release rate. This study emphasizes the importance of PLGA sequence distribution in biomedical applications and the potential of FRCP to tailor thermoresponsive hydrogels for biomedical advancements.- Published
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181. Postoperative Long-Term Monitoring of Mechanical Characteristics in Reconstructed Soft Tissues Using Biocompatible, Immune-Tolerant, and Wireless Electronic Sutures.
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Lee M, Lee Y, Choi JH, Kim H, Jeong D, Park K, Kim J, Park J, Jang WY, Seo J, and Lee J
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- Animals, Swine, Achilles Tendon, Gold chemistry, Metal Nanoparticles chemistry, Sutures, Wireless Technology instrumentation, Biocompatible Materials chemistry, Biocompatible Materials pharmacology
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Accurate postoperative assessment of varying mechanical properties is crucial for customizing patient-specific treatments and optimizing rehabilitation strategies following Achilles tendon (AT) rupture and reconstruction surgery. This study introduces a wireless, chip-less, and immune-tolerant in vivo strain-sensing suture designed to continuously monitor mechanical stiffness variations in the reconstructed AT throughout the healing process. This innovative sensing suture integrates a standard medical suturing thread with a wireless fiber strain-sensing system, which incorporates a fiber strain sensor and a double-layered inductive coil for wireless readout. The winding design of Au nanoparticle-based fiber electrodes and a hollow core contribute to the fiber strain sensor's high sensitivity (factor of 6.2 and 15.1 pF for revised sensitivity), negligible hysteresis, and durability over 10,000 stretching cycles. To ensure biocompatibility and immune tolerance during extended in vivo periods, an antibiofouling lubricant layer was applied to the sensing suture. Using this sensing system, we successfully monitored the strain responses of the reconstructed AT in an in vivo porcine model. This facilitated the postoperative assessment of mechanical stiffness variations through a well-established analytical model during the healing period.
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182. Muscle strength and foot pressure vary depending on the type of foot pain.
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Lee JH, Hwang J, Park H, Kang H, Song W, Choi DA, Seong CH, and Jang WY
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- Humans, Foot, Muscle, Skeletal, Muscle Strength, Fasciitis, Plantar, Metatarsalgia therapy
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This study compared muscle strength and foot pressure among patients with metatarsalgia, patients with plantar fasciitis, and healthy controls. A total of 31 patients with foot pain (14 metatarsalgia and 17 plantar fasciitis) and 29 healthy controls participated in the study. The strengths of the plantar flexor and hip muscles were measured using isokinetic and handheld dynamometers, respectively. Foot pressure parameters, including the pressure-time integral (PTI) and foot arch index (AI), were assessed using pedobarography. Compared with the healthy control group, plantar flexor strength was significantly reduced in the affected feet of the metatarsalgia and plantar fasciitis groups (F = 0.083, all p < 0.001); however, hip strength was significantly decreased only in the affected feet of the metatarsalgia group (F = 20.900, p < 0.001). Plantar flexor (p < 0.001) and hip (p = 0.004) strength were significantly lower in the metatarsalgia group than in the plantar fasciitis group. The PTI was lower in the forefeet of the affected feet in the metatarsalgia (p < 0.001) and plantar fasciitis (p = 0.004) groups. Foot AI (p < 0.001) was significantly reduced only in the metatarsalgia group. These results suggest the need to consider the evaluation of muscle strength and foot pressure in both feet for the diagnosis and treatment of foot pain., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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183. Explainable Model Using Shapley Additive Explanations Approach on Wound Infection after Wide Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection: "Big Data" Analysis Based on Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service Hub.
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Choi JH, Choi Y, Lee KS, Ahn KH, and Jang WY
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- Humans, Male, Postoperative Complications etiology, Risk Factors, Insurance, Health, Retrospective Studies, Wound Infection, Sarcoma surgery, Sarcoma complications, Soft Tissue Neoplasms complications, Soft Tissue Neoplasms pathology, Soft Tissue Neoplasms surgery
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Background and Objectives : Soft tissue sarcomas represent a heterogeneous group of malignant mesenchymal tissues. Despite their low prevalence, soft tissue sarcomas present clinical challenges for orthopedic surgeons owing to their aggressive nature, and perioperative wound infections. However, the low prevalence of soft tissue sarcomas has hindered the availability of large-scale studies. This study aimed to analyze wound infections after wide resection in patients with soft tissue sarcomas by employing big data analytics from the Hub of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA). Materials and Methods : Patients who underwent wide excision of soft tissue sarcomas between 2010 and 2021 were included. Data were collected from the HIRA database of approximately 50 million individuals' information in the Republic of Korea. The data collected included demographic information, diagnoses, prescribed medications, and surgical procedures. Random forest has been used to analyze the major associated determinants. A total of 10,906 observations with complete data were divided into training and validation sets in an 80:20 ratio (8773 vs. 2193 cases). Random forest permutation importance was employed to identify the major predictors of infection and Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP) values were derived to analyze the directions of associations with predictors. Results : A total of 10,969 patients who underwent wide excision of soft tissue sarcomas were included. Among the study population, 886 (8.08%) patients had post-operative infections requiring surgery. The overall transfusion rate for wide excision was 20.67% (2267 patients). Risk factors among the comorbidities of each patient with wound infection were analyzed and dependence plots of individual features were visualized. The transfusion dependence plot reveals a distinctive pattern, with SHAP values displaying a negative trend for individuals without blood transfusions and a positive trend for those who received blood transfusions, emphasizing the substantial impact of blood transfusions on the likelihood of wound infection. Conclusions : Using the machine learning random forest model and the SHAP values, the perioperative transfusion, male sex, old age, and low SES were important features of wound infection in soft-tissue sarcoma patients.
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184. Comparative In Vitro Dissolution Assessment of Calcined and Uncalcined Hydroxyapatite Using Differences in Bioresorbability and Biomineralization.
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Jang WY, Pyun JC, and Chang JH
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- Calcium Citrate, Calcium, Dietary, Durapatite, Ions, Biomineralization, Calcium
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This study reports the effect of the not-calcining process on the bioresorption and biomineralization of hydroxyapatite through in vitro dissolution assessment. The prepared calcined hydroxyapatite (c-HAp) and uncalcined hydroxyapatite (unc-HAp) have a particle size of 2 μm and 13 μm, surface areas of 4.47 m
2 /g and 108.08 m2 /g, and a Ca/P ratio of 1.66 and 1.52, respectively. In vitro dissolution assessments of c-HAp and unc-HAp were performed for 20 days at 37 °C in a citric acid buffer according to ISO 10993-14. During the dissolution, the c-HAp and unc-HAp confirmed an increase in weight, and the calcium and phosphorous ions were rapidly released. The calcium ions released from c-HAp formed rod-shaped particles with a longer and thinner morphology, while in unc-HAp, they appeared thicker and shorter. In the ICP-OES results, the concentrations of calcium elements were initially increased and then decreased by this formation. The rod-shaped particles identified as calcium citrate (Ca-citrate) through the XRD pattern. The calcium content of Ca-citrate particles from unc-HAp was higher than that from c-HAp. The unc-HAp demonstrated non-toxic properties in a cytotoxicity evaluation. Therefore, due to its higher bioresorption and biomineralization, unc-HAp exhibits enhanced biocompatibility compared to c-HAp.- Published
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185. Photonic control of ligand nanospacing in self-assembly regulates stem cell fate.
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Lee S, Yoo J, Bae G, Thangam R, Heo J, Park JY, Choi H, Kim C, An J, Kim J, Mun KR, Shin S, Zhang K, Zhao P, Kim Y, Kang N, Han SB, Kim D, Yoon J, Kang M, Kim J, Yang L, Karamikamkar S, Kim J, Zhu Y, Najafabadi AH, Song G, Kim DH, Lee KB, Oh SJ, Jung HD, Song HC, Jang WY, Bian L, Chu Z, Yoon J, Kim JS, Zhang YS, Kim Y, Jang HS, Kim S, and Kang H
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Extracellular matrix (ECM) undergoes dynamic inflation that dynamically changes ligand nanospacing but has not been explored. Here we utilize ECM-mimicking photocontrolled supramolecular ligand-tunable Azo
+ self-assembly composed of azobenzene derivatives (Azo+ ) stacked via cation-π interactions and stabilized with RGD ligand-bearing poly(acrylic acid). Near-infrared-upconverted-ultraviolet light induces cis -Azo+ -mediated inflation that suppresses cation-π interactions, thereby inflating liganded self-assembly. This inflation increases nanospacing of "closely nanospaced" ligands from 1.8 nm to 2.6 nm and the surface area of liganded self-assembly that facilitate stem cell adhesion, mechanosensing, and differentiation both in vitro and in vivo , including the release of loaded molecules by destabilizing water bridges and hydrogen bonds between the Azo+ molecules and loaded molecules. Conversely, visible light induces trans -Azo+ formation that facilitates cation-π interactions, thereby deflating self-assembly with "closely nanospaced" ligands that inhibits stem cell adhesion, mechanosensing, and differentiation. In stark contrast, when ligand nanospacing increases from 8.7 nm to 12.2 nm via the inflation of self-assembly, the surface area of "distantly nanospaced" ligands increases, thereby suppressing stem cell adhesion, mechanosensing, and differentiation. Long-term in vivo stability of self-assembly via real-time tracking and upconversion are verified. This tuning of ligand nanospacing can unravel dynamic ligand-cell interactions for stem cell-regulated tissue regeneration., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (© 2023 The Authors.)- Published
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186. A Decline in Overutilization of Transfusion after Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Pharmacological Agents for Patient Blood Management in South Korea: An Analysis Based on the Korean National Health Insurance Claims Database from 2008 to 2019.
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Park JG, Han SB, Park JH, Moon SJ, and Jang WY
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- Humans, Blood Transfusion, Blood Loss, Surgical, Iron, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee adverse effects, Antifibrinolytic Agents therapeutic use, Tranexamic Acid therapeutic use
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Background: This study aimed to evaluate the annual trends of transfusion rates and utilization of blood management agents in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) based on the operation type and to analyze the risk factors of transfusion after TKA., Methods: Using the Korean National Insurance claims database of 797,106 primary and revision TKAs between January 2008 and October 2019, data on the patients' characteristics, comorbidities, utilization of transfusion, and blood management agents were collected. The patients were categorized into three groups based on the operation type: primary, revision, and simultaneous bilateral TKA. The transfusion rate and utilization of blood management agents (intraoperative tranexamic acid [TXA] and preoperative iron supplements) were compared, and the risk factors for transfusion were evaluated., Results: After excluding the inaccurate data, 730,554 arthroplasties (636,292 primary, 10,540 revision, and 41,861 simultaneous bilateral TKAs) were identified. The transfusion rates of primary, revision, and simultaneous bilateral TKAs in 2019 were 64.0%, 67.7%, and 68.9%, respectively, which were significantly decreased compared with 83.2%, 88.0%, and 92.5% in 2008, respectively ( p < 0.001). Conversely, the utilization of intraoperative TXA and preoperative iron supplements was significantly increased from 4.6% and 13.8%, respectively, in 2008 to 52.4% and 27.0%, respectively, in 2019 ( p < 0.001). The utilization of intraoperative TXA and preoperative iron supplements significantly lowered the risk of transfusion after TKA (odds ratio [OR], 0.20; p < 0.001 and OR, 0.71; p < 0.001)., Conclusions: The transfusion rate after TKA decreased gradually from 83.5% to 64.5% between 2008 and 2019 in South Korea corresponding with the increased utilization of blood management agents. Therefore, consistent attention to patient blood management should be emphasized to reduce the transfusion rate after TKA., Competing Interests: CONFLICT OF INTEREST: No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported., (Copyright © 2023 by The Korean Orthopaedic Association.)
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187. Does the Clinical Presentation of Secondary Osteosarcoma in Patients Who Survive Retinoblastoma Differ From That of Conventional Osteosarcoma and How Do We Detect Them?
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Kim Y, Park JW, Cho HS, Jang WY, Han I, and Kim HS
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- Humans, Male, Female, Child, Preschool, Child, Adolescent, Technetium, Retrospective Studies, Retinoblastoma diagnostic imaging, Retinoblastoma therapy, Retinoblastoma complications, Bone Neoplasms diagnostic imaging, Bone Neoplasms therapy, Bone Neoplasms pathology, Osteosarcoma diagnostic imaging, Osteosarcoma therapy, Osteosarcoma pathology, Neoplasms, Second Primary diagnostic imaging, Neoplasms, Second Primary therapy, Neoplasms, Second Primary epidemiology, Retinal Neoplasms complications, Retinal Neoplasms pathology
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Background: Osteosarcoma is the most common secondary malignancy among survivors of retinoblastoma. Most previous reports on secondary malignancy of retinoblastoma included all types of secondary malignancies without a focus on osteosarcoma, owing to its rarity. In addition, there are few studies suggesting tools for regular surveillance for early detection., Questions/purposes: (1) What are the radiologic and clinical characteristics of secondary osteosarcoma after retinoblastoma? (2) What is the clinical survivorship? (3) Is a radionuclide bone scan a reasonable imaging modality for early detection in patients with retinoblastoma?, Methods: Between February 2000 and December 2019, we treated 540 patients for retinoblastoma. Twelve patients (six male, six female) subsequently developed an osteosarcoma in the extremities; two of these patients had two sites of osteosarcoma (10 femurs, four tibiae) . A Technetium-99m bone scan image was examined annually in all patients for regular surveillance after the treatment of retinoblastoma as per our hospital's policy. All patients were treated with the same strategy as that used for primary conventional osteosarcoma, namely neoadjuvant chemotherapy, wide excision, and adjuvant chemotherapy. The median follow-up period was 12 years (range 8 to 21 years). The median age at the time of diagnosis of osteosarcoma was 9 years (range 5 to 15 years), and the median interval from retinoblastoma diagnosis to osteosarcoma diagnosis was 8 years (range 5 to 15 years). Radiologic characteristics were assessed with plain radiographs and MRI, while clinical characteristics were assessed through a retrospective review of medical records. For clinical survivorship, we evaluated overall survival, local recurrence-free survival, and metastasis-free survival. We reviewed the results of bone scans and clinical symptoms at the time of diagnosis for osteosarcoma after retinoblastoma., Results: In nine of 14 patients, the tumor had a diaphyseal center, and five of the tumors were located at the metaphysis. The femur was the most common site (n = 10), followed by the tibia (n = 4). The median tumor size was 9 cm (range 5 to 13 cm). There was no local recurrence after surgical resection of the osteosarcoma, and the 5-year overall survival rate after the diagnosis of osteosarcoma was 86% (95% CI 68% to 100%). In all 14 tumors, the Technetium bone scan showed increased uptake in the lesions. Ten of 14 tumors were examined in clinic because of patient complaints of pain in the affected limb. Four patients showed no clinical symptoms detected by abnormal uptake on bone scan., Conclusion: For unclear reasons, secondary osteosarcomas in patients who were alive after the treatment of retinoblastoma had a slight predilection for the diaphysis of the long bone compared with patients with spontaneous osteosarcoma in other reports. The clinical survivorship of osteosarcoma as a secondary malignancy after retinoblastoma may not be inferior to that of conventional osteosarcoma. Close follow-up with at least yearly clinical assessment and bone scans or other imaging modalities appears to be helpful in detecting secondary osteosarcoma after the treatment of patients with retinoblastoma. Larger multi-institutional studies will be needed to substantiate these observations.Level of Evidenc e Level IV, therapeutic study., Competing Interests: Each author certifies that there are no funding or commercial associations (consultancies, stock ownership, equity interest, patent/licensing arrangements, etc.) that might pose a conflict of interest in connection with the submitted article related to the author or any immediate family members. All ICMJE Conflict of Interest Forms for authors and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® editors and board members are on file with the publication and can be viewed on request., (Copyright © 2023 by the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons.)
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188. Thermally Stable and Reusable Silica and Nano-Fructosome Encapsulated CalB Enzyme Particles for Rapid Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Acylation.
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Jang WY, Sohn JH, and Chang JH
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- Hydrolysis, Fungal Proteins, Enzymes, Immobilized, Silicon Dioxide
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This study reports the preparation of silica-coated and nano-fructosome encapsulated Candida antarctica lipase B particles (CalB@NF@SiO
2 ) and a demonstration of their enzymatic hydrolysis and acylation. CalB@NF@SiO2 particles were prepared as a function of TEOS concentration (3-100 mM). Their mean particle size was 185 nm by TEM. Enzymatic hydrolysis was performed to compare catalytic efficiencies of CalB@NF and CalB@NF@SiO2 . The catalytic constants (Km , Vmax , and Kcat ) of CalB@NF and CalB@NF@SiO2 were calculated using the Michaelis-Menten equation and Lineweaver-Burk plot. Optimal stability of CalB@NF@SiO2 was found at pH 8 and a temperature of 35 °C. Moreover, CalB@NF@SiO2 particles were reused for seven cycles to evaluate their reusability. In addition, enzymatic synthesis of benzyl benzoate was demonstrated via an acylation reaction with benzoic anhydride. The efficiency of CalB@NF@SiO2 for converting benzoic anhydride to benzyl benzoate by the acylation reaction was 97%, indicating that benzoic anhydride was almost completely converted to benzyl benzoate. Consequently, CalB@NF@SiO2 particles are better than CalB@NF particles for enzymatic synthesis. In addition, they are reusable with high stability at optimal pH and temperature.- Published
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189. Application of extracorporeal shockwave therapy to improve microcirculation in diabetic foot ulcers: A prospective study.
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Jeong D, Lee JH, Lee GB, Shin KH, Hwang J, Jang SY, Yoo J, and Jang WY
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- Humans, Prospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Microcirculation, Diabetic Foot therapy, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 complications, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 therapy
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) can induce wound healing by increasing tissue microcirculation. However, studies on the effect of ESWT on enhancing tissue microcirculation in diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), particularly on when the microcirculation increases after ESWT application, are still lacking. Therefore, we aimed to examine the effectiveness of ESWT in promoting microcirculation in DFU patients in a time-dependent manner. We included 50 feet of 25 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and Wagner grade I to II DFU in this study. The affected feet were used as the ESWT group and the unaffected contralateral feet were used as the control group. ESWT was performed in 3 sessions per week for a total of 3 weeks. Transcutaneous partial oxygen pressure (TcPO2) was used to evaluate the tissue microcirculation. The TcPO2 level (>43 mm Hg) in the ESWT group was recovered by the 2nd week of treatment, and statistical significance (P < .05) was demonstrated at the same time. From the 2nd week of ESWT, a significant increase in TcPO2 was observed in Wagner grade I and II DFU. These findings imply that the ESWT may improve microcirculation in patients with Wagner grades I to II DFU. However, this impact requires at least 2 weeks or more than 6 sessions. For better comparison, further studies with larger clinical groups and extended period are needed., Competing Interests: The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose., (Copyright © 2023 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.)
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190. Lower Extremity Muscle Performance and Foot Pressure in Patients Who Have Plantar Fasciitis with and without Flat Foot Posture.
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Lee JH, Shin KH, Jung TS, and Jang WY
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- Humans, Foot physiology, Muscle, Skeletal physiology, Posture physiology, Flatfoot, Fasciitis, Plantar therapy
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Abnormal foot posture and poor muscle performance are potential causes of plantar fasciitis (PF). However, no study has compared the differences between lower extremity muscle performance and foot pressure in patients who have PF with and without abnormal foot postures. This study aimed to compare the differences in lower extremity muscle performance, such as in the hip, quadriceps, hamstring, and plantar flexor, and foot pressure in patients who have PF with and without flat foot postures. Seventy patients with plantar heel pain were enrolled (37 flat feet and 33 without flat feet). The hip muscle strength was measured using a handheld digital dynamometer. The strength and reaction time of the quadriceps, hamstring, and plantar flexor muscles were evaluated using an isokinetic device. Foot pressure parameters were assessed using pedobarography. The strength of the plantar flexor muscles was significantly lower ( p = 0.008), while the reaction time of the plantar flexor muscles was significantly faster ( p = 0.007) for the involved feet of PF patients with flat feet than in those without flat feet. This study confirmed the differences in muscle performance between patients who have PF with different foot postures. Therefore, clinicians and therapists should plan treatment considering the differences in these characteristics for the management of these patients.
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191. Photoswitchable Microgels for Dynamic Macrophage Modulation.
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Kim Y, Thangam R, Yoo J, Heo J, Park JY, Kang N, Lee S, Yoon J, Mun KR, Kang M, Min S, Kim SY, Son S, Kim J, Hong H, Bae G, Kim K, Lee S, Yang L, Lee JY, Kim J, Park S, Kim DH, Lee KB, Jang WY, Kim BH, Paulmurugan R, Cho SW, Song HC, Kang SJ, Sun W, Zhu Y, Lee J, Kim HJ, Jang HS, Kim JS, Khademhosseini A, Kim Y, Kim S, and Kang H
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- Macrophages, Microgels
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Dynamic manipulation of supramolecular self-assembled structures is achieved irreversibly or under non-physiological conditions, thereby limiting their biomedical, environmental, and catalysis applicability. In this study, microgels composed of azobenzene derivatives stacked via π-cation and π-π interactions are developed that are electrostatically stabilized with Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD)-bearing anionic polymers. Lateral swelling of RGD-bearing microgels occurs via cis-azobenzene formation mediated by near-infrared-light-upconverted ultraviolet light, which disrupts intermolecular interactions on the visible-light-absorbing upconversion-nanoparticle-coated materials. Real-time imaging and molecular dynamics simulations demonstrate the deswelling of RGD-bearing microgels via visible-light-mediated trans-azobenzene formation. Near-infrared light can induce in situ swelling of RGD-bearing microgels to increase RGD availability and trigger release of loaded interleukin-4, which facilitates the adhesion structure assembly linked with pro-regenerative polarization of host macrophages. In contrast, visible light can induce deswelling of RGD-bearing microgels to decrease RGD availability that suppresses macrophage adhesion that yields pro-inflammatory polarization. These microgels exhibit high stability and non-toxicity. Versatile use of ligands and protein delivery can offer cytocompatible and photoswitchable manipulability of diverse host cells., (© 2022 Wiley-VCH GmbH.)
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- 2022
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192. False-negative joint aspiration of septic arthritis of the hip in neonates.
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Lee SH, Park JH, Lee JH, and Jang WY
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- Hip Joint diagnostic imaging, Hip Joint surgery, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Leg Length Inequality, Retrospective Studies, Ultrasonography, Arthritis, Infectious diagnosis, Arthritis, Infectious surgery
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In neonates, timely detection of septic arthritis of the hip can be challenging. Joint aspiration can be a useful diagnostic procedure, but scanty fluid in a septic joint has been reported, leading false-negative results. This study aimed to investigate clinical course of neonates with septic arthritis of the hip despite initial negative findings on joint aspiration. The neonates who surgically treated for septic arthritis of the hip between 2003 and 2013 for septic arthritis of the hip despite initial negative joint aspiration were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical presentations, MRI, intraoperative findings, functional and radiographic outcomes were evaluated. Six neonates were included with a mean follow-up of 12 years (range 5-15 years). All patients showed negative results on joint aspirations performed with ultrasound guidance or fluoroscopy. The mean duration between the onset of symptoms and initial surgery was 15.2 days (range 4-25 days). Four patients (67%) had extracapsular abscesses that were connected to perforated joint capsules on MRI. Intraoperatively, all patients were found to have hip joint instability with a ruptured capsule. Five (83%) patients experienced a complicated recovery. Four patients required reconstructive hip surgery, or further procedures to correct leg length discrepancy. Neonates with false-negative aspiration typically had a delay in appropriate surgical treatment. These cases suggest that the absence of aspirable fluid contents in the hip joint does not rule out septic arthritis in neonates. Our findings highlight the importance of considering spontaneous hip joint capsular perforation as the cause of extra-articular drainage of pus and instability., (Copyright © 2020 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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193. Association of Ankle Dorsiflexion With Plantar Fasciitis.
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Lee SH, Suh DH, Kim HJ, Jang WY, Park YH, Sung HJ, and Choi GW
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- Ankle, Ankle Joint, Humans, Muscle, Skeletal, Range of Motion, Articular, Reproducibility of Results, Fasciitis, Plantar
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This study aimed to compare the mean ankle dorsiflexion range between individuals with and without plantar fasciitis using passive ankle dorsiflexion with consistent pressure, and to identify the prevalence of an isolated gastrocnemius and gastrocnemius soleus complex contracture in 2 groups. 91 participants were prospectively classified into the plantar fasciitis group (45 subjects) and the control group (46 subjects). Ankle dorsiflexion was measured with the knee extended and with the knee flexed 90° using a standard orthopedic goniometer while a consistent force of 2 kg was applied under the plantar surface of the forefoot using a custom-made scale. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated to determine the interobserver and intraobserver reliability of the current ankle dorsiflexion measurement. The current ankle dorsiflexion measurement revealed excellent interobserver and intraobserver reliability. The mean ankle dorsiflexion in the knee extended was -9.6° ± 8.1° and -11.2° ± 8.2° in the study and control groups, respectively (p = .353). The mean ankle dorsiflexion in the knee flexed was 7.8° ± 6.5° and 5.1° ± 7.4° in the study and control groups, respectively (p = .068). In the study and control groups, 68.9% and 65.2%, respectively, had an isolated gastrocnemius contracture and 24.4% and 30.4%, respectively, had a gastrocnemius-soleus complex contracture (p = .768). The present study demonstrated that there were no significant differences in passive ankle dorsiflexion and in the prevalence of an isolated gastrocnemius or gastrocnemius soleus complex contracture between individuals with and without plantar fasciitis., (Copyright © 2021 the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2021
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194. Impact of surgical margin on survival in extremity soft tissue sarcoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Jang WY, Kim HS, and Han I
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- Extremities surgery, Humans, Margins of Excision, Sarcoma mortality, Sarcoma surgery, Soft Tissue Neoplasms mortality, Soft Tissue Neoplasms surgery
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Background: The impact of surgical margin status on the survival of patients with extremity soft tissue sarcoma (STS) remains to be clearly defined. The evidence regarding the impact of surgical margins on survival is limited by retrospective single-institution cohort studies. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the impact of surgical margin status on patient survival in extremity STS., Methods: A literature search in the PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Controlled Trials Register electronic databases, and a manual search of reference lists of original studies was performed. The following text words and/or Medical Subject Heading terms were searched: (neoplasm) or/and (sarcoma) and/or (connective tissue) and/or (soft tissue) and/or (extremity) and/or (extremity) and/or (surgical margin)., Results: Six selected studies that reported a total of 2917 cases of extremity STS were published between 1994 and 2013. All the eligible studies were observational cohort studies, and the sample size ranged from 95 to 1261 patients. A meta-analysis of 6 studies showed that a positive surgical margin predicted poor 5-year OS in a random-effects model (summary hazard ratio, 1.56; 95% confidence interval, 1.12-2.17). Moderate heterogeneity was observed among the studies (P < .075; heterogeneity, 45.6%)., Conclusions: This meta-analysis supports the hypothesis that adequate surgical margins are associated with improved survival in extremity STS., Competing Interests: The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose., (Copyright © 2021 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.)
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- 2021
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195. Effectiveness of different types of ultrasonography screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip: A meta-analysis.
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Jung HW and Jang WY
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- Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip diagnosis, Humans, Infant, Mass Screening, Ultrasonography, Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip diagnostic imaging
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Background: Infant hip screening for early detection of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is essential as early detection can enable less invasive treatments and achieve better long-term results. A previous meta-analysis assessed about 10,000 infants per group, which is insufficient for evaluating the effect of different infant hip screening strategies on early detection and treatment of DDH. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis using both randomized controlled trials and cohort studies to determine the effects of universal hip ultrasonography screening (UHUS) and selective hip ultrasonography screening (SHUS) on the incidence of late-diagnosed DDH., Methods: A literature search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases was performed. The summary odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated using fixed-effects models., Results: Meta-analysis of five studies that met the eligibility criteria revealed a significant difference in late-diagnosed DDH (OR 0.44, 95% CI 0.23-0.83) between infants screened using UHUS (n = 29,070) and those screened using SHUS (n = 30,442) in a fixed-effects model without heterogeneity among studies. In the subgroup analysis, meta-analysis of the randomized controlled trials showed no significant difference in late-diagnosed DDH (OR 0.52, 95% CI 0.20-1.39) between infants screened using UHUS (n = 11,453) and those screened using SHUS (n = 12,077) in a fixed-effects model with low heterogeneity among studies (I = 0.9%). However, meta-analysis of the cohort studies showed a significant difference in late-diagnosed DDH (OR 0.38, 95% CI 0.17-0.89) between infants screened using UHUS (n = 17,617) and those screened using SHUS (n = 18,345) in a fixed-effects model with low heterogeneity among studies. Sensitivity analysis revealed that the impact of each study on the summary results was not significant. There was no publication bias in our meta-analysis., Conclusions: Our meta-analysis suggests that a statistically significant decrease in the incidence of late-diagnosed DDH is possible when UHUS is adopted compared with SHUS. Our study provides information about the effects of different infant hip screening strategies on the incidence of late-diagnosed DDH, which can help decide upon which strategy to apply.
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196. Allogeneic red blood cell transfusion is an independent risk factor for 1-year mortality in elderly patients undergoing femoral neck fracture surgery: Retrospective study.
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Shin HJ, Kim JH, Han SB, Park JH, and Jang WY
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- Age Factors, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Anemia complications, Female, Femoral Neck Fractures complications, Humans, Male, Models, Statistical, Neoplasms complications, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic complications, Retrospective Studies, Risk Assessment, Risk Factors, Sex Factors, Cause of Death, Erythrocyte Transfusion, Femoral Neck Fractures surgery
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Allogeneic red blood cell transfusion (ABT) is 1 of the poor prognostic factors for morbidity and mortality in patients with hip fracture, particularly among elderly patients. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for ABT and 1-year mortality in elderly patients undergoing surgery for femoral neck fracture.A total of 225 elderly patients who underwent femoral neck fracture surgery between May 2013 and November 2015 at a tertiary medical center were retrospectively recruited. Medical records were analyzed.The median patient age was 80 years and 28.4% were men. A total of 113 patients received ABT (50.2%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that female sex (odds ratio [OR] 2.606, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.283-5.295, P = .008), malignancy (OR 5.098, 95% CI 1.725-15.061, P = .003), chronic kidney disease stage ≥ 3 (OR 3.258, 95% CI 1.603-6.622, P = .001), and anemia (hemoglobin < 12 g/dL) (OR 4.684, 95% CI 2.230-9.837, P < .001) were significantly associated with ABT. The 1-year mortality rate after surgery was 15.1%. Male sex (OR 2.477, 95% CI 1.101-5.575, P = .028), ABT (OR 2.367, 95% CI 1.036-5.410, P = .041), and intensive care unit admission (OR 5.564, 95% CI 1.457-21.249, P = .012) were significantly associated with 1-year mortality.In this study, underlying comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease and malignancy were associated with ABT. Furthermore, ABT was a significant independent risk factor for 1-year mortality. These findings suggest that underlying comorbidities and the need for ABT should be considered in the risk assessment of elderly patients with femoral neck fracture to improve the outcomes after surgery.
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197. Long-term Outcome of Angioplasty Using a Wingspan Stent, Post-Stent Balloon Dilation and Aggressive Restenosis Management for Intracranial Arterial Stenosis.
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Park SC, Cho SH, Kim MK, Kim JE, Jang WY, Lee MK, Jo KD, and You SH
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- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Angioplasty, Balloon, Cerebral Arteries diagnostic imaging, Cerebral Arteries surgery, Computed Tomography Angiography, Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Equipment Design, Female, Humans, Intracranial Arteriosclerosis diagnostic imaging, Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Male, Middle Aged, Time, Treatment Outcome, Angioplasty instrumentation, Angioplasty methods, Graft Occlusion, Vascular prevention & control, Intracranial Arteriosclerosis surgery, Stents
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Purpose: To investigate the long-term outcome of stent angioplasty for symptomatic severe intracranial artery stenosis., Method: In this study 95 consecutive patients with intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (>70%) underwent stent angioplasty using Wingspan stents. The primary endpoints were stroke or death within 30 days of the procedure and subsequent stroke attributed to the stented vessel. Disabling stroke was defined as stroke with a modified Rankin scale > 3. Secondary endpoints included transient ischemic attacks, contralateral stroke, nonstroke death, and other events. Patients underwent prestent balloon dilation with or without poststent balloon dilation, close restenosis follow-up, and selective retreatment, as required., Result: The mean follow-up duration was 34.9 ± 23.3 months. Primary endpoint events occurred in 23% of the patients. The median infarction volume was 2.6 ml, and 11 (68%) of 16 infarctions were <5 ml in volume. Disabling stroke occurred in 3% of patients. The primary endpoint rates were 17.9% within 30 days and 2.1% from 30 days to 1 year. Secondary endpoint events occurred in 27.3% of the patients. Mean stenosis was reduced from 76.8 ± 6.1% to 7.5 ± 13.4%. Of 80 patients who underwent angiographic follow-up, 11 (14%) experienced restenosis (≥50%) and 7 (9%) exhibited restenosis-related symptoms of transient ischemic attack. The rate of symptomatic restenosis was significantly higher in patients who underwent prestent balloon dilation alone than in patients who underwent prestent and poststent balloon dilation (p = 0.016)., Conclusion: The postprocedural stroke rate was similar to that observed in the SAMMPRIS study. Symptomatic restenosis may be reduced by poststent dilation, close angiographic follow-up, and retreatment.
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198. Serum amyloid A1 is involved in amyloid plaque aggregation and memory decline in amyloid beta abundant condition.
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Jang S, Jang WY, Choi M, Lee J, Kwon W, Yi J, Park SJ, Yoon D, Lee S, Kim MO, and Ryoo ZY
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- Alzheimer Disease blood, Animals, Blood-Brain Barrier metabolism, Blood-Brain Barrier pathology, Brain metabolism, Brain pathology, Cognitive Dysfunction blood, Cognitive Dysfunction genetics, Cognitive Dysfunction pathology, Disease Models, Animal, Gene Expression Regulation genetics, Humans, Inflammation blood, Inflammation genetics, Inflammation pathology, Mice, Mice, Transgenic genetics, Neuroglia metabolism, Neuroglia pathology, Plaque, Amyloid blood, Protein Aggregation, Pathological blood, Protein Aggregation, Pathological genetics, Protein Aggregation, Pathological pathology, Alzheimer Disease genetics, Amyloid beta-Peptides genetics, Plaque, Amyloid genetics, Serum Amyloid A Protein genetics
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by cognitive impairment, progressive neurodegeneration, and amyloid-β (Aβ) lesion. In the neuronal death and disease progression, inflammation is known to play an important role. Our previous study on acute-phase protein serum amyloid A1 (SAA1) overexpressed mice showed that the liver-derived SAA1 accumulated in the brain by crossing the brain blood barrier (BBB) and trigger the depressive-like behavior on mouse. Since SAA1 involved in immune responses in other diseases, we focused on the possibility that SAA1 may exacerbate the neuronal inflammation related to Alzheimer's disease. A APP/SAA overexpressed double transgenic mouse was generated using amyloid precursor protein overexpressed (APP)-c105 mice and SAA1 overexpressed mice to examine the function of SAA1 in Aβ abundant condition. Comparisons between APP and APP/SAA1 transgenic mice showed that SAA1 exacerbated amyloid aggregation and glial activation; which lead to the memory decline. Behavior tests also supported this result. Overall, overexpression of SAA1 intensified the neuronal inflammation in amyloid abundant condition and causes the greater memory decline compared to APP mice, which only expresses Aβ 1-42.
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199. Chronic Ulnohumeral Subluxation After Surgical Treatment of Lateral Condylar Fracture Dislocation of the Elbow in a Child: A Case Report.
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Park GW, Jang WY, and Lee SH
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- Child, Elbow Joint diagnostic imaging, Humans, Humeral Fractures surgery, Joint Dislocations surgery, Male, Open Fracture Reduction, Postoperative Complications surgery, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Elbow Joint surgery, Joint Dislocations diagnostic imaging, Osteotomy methods, Postoperative Complications diagnostic imaging
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Case: A 10-year-old boy presented with chronic ulnohumeral subluxation 6 months after an open reduction of a Milch type II lateral condyle fracture subluxation performed at another hospital. The patient had persistent elbow pain and limited range of motion (ROM) between 20° and 50°. After the open reduction for chronic ulnohumeral subluxation and corrective osteotomy for articular surface reconstruction, he had an uneventful recovery with improved ROM of the affected elbow and no pain., Conclusions: Intra-articular corrective osteotomy for articular surface reconstruction may be feasible to improve mobility and relieve pain in pediatric patients with lateral condylar malunion and elbow subluxation.
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200. Restrictive allogeneic blood transfusion strategy in patients with extremity bone sarcomas.
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Park JH, Hong SH, and Jang WY
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- Adolescent, Adult, Child, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Transplantation, Homologous, Young Adult, Blood Transfusion, Bone Neoplasms surgery, Contraindications, Osteosarcoma surgery
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Allogeneic blood transfusions (ABTs) are common in patients with cancer. The present study investigated the safety of a restrictive ABT strategy in patients with extremity sarcomas.Patients who underwent operations for extremity bone sarcomas between May 2008 and November 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical outcomes based on hemoglobin concentrations, postoperative infections, and hospital stay were compared between 20 patients who received liberal ABT (control group) and 19 patients who received restrictive ABT (restrictive group). The rates of distant metastasis and death were compared between the groups.The mean number of ABTs was 3.6 ± 3.8 units in the control group and 0.33 ± 0.74 units in the restrictive group (P < .001). Only 3 of 19 patients received transfusions (2 red cell packs each). The hemoglobin levels tended to fall during the first 3 postoperative days but seemed to stabilize within the first postoperative week in both groups. Postoperative surgical site infections only occurred in the patients who received ABTs regardless of the group. The rates of distant metastasis and death were higher in the control group than in the restrictive group (25.0% vs 15.7% and 10.0% vs 0%, respectively), but the differences were not significant.A restrictive ABT strategy may be safely performed in patients with extremity bone sarcomas depending on the intraoperative status and specific characteristics of each patient.
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