Publications by authors named "Ji Woong Ho"
Article Synopsis
- A study analyzed the outcomes of a staged treatment approach for patients with traumatic ischemic mangled extremities, focusing on arterial reconstruction followed by soft tissue reconstruction with flaps.
- Thirteen patients underwent arterial reconstruction, with 6 patients (average age 51) included in the analysis, all experiencing major damage to blood vessels.
- The results showed that 5 out of 6 patients maintained blood circulation in the reconstructed vessels, which was crucial for salvaging their extremities, with no complications reported during follow-up.
Article Synopsis
- The text discusses a case of acute blockage of forearm supination in a 22-year-old male, likely due to a triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tear caused by a minor wrist injury during exercise two months prior.
- MRI results confirmed the TFCC tear, which caused limitations in wrist movement and pain during supination, leading to the decision for arthroscopic surgery to remove the torn tissue blocking movement.
- Post-surgery, the patient regained full forearm supination and experienced no pain, highlighting the effectiveness of addressing the TFCC tear for restoring wrist function.
Tibial nerve compression due to osteochondroma of the fibular head: A case report.
Medicine (Baltimore)
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- Osteochondroma is a common benign bone tumor that is usually asymptomatic but can cause issues like nerve and vascular compression, particularly around the knee.
- A case study focused on a 60-year-old man who experienced toe flexion limitations due to tibial nerve compression caused by an osteochondroma at the fibular head, which was confirmed through MRI and nerve conduction tests.
- The patient underwent successful exploratory surgery to relieve nerve compression and remove the tumor, leading to recovery of toe function and no recurrence of the osteochondroma after 55 months.