Publications by authors named "Joon-Kuk Kim"
Article Synopsis
- This study compares outcomes of open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) for tibial plateau fractures in elderly patients (60+) and younger patients (<60) to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- The researchers analyzed data from 341 patients and found that while the elderly group had a higher rate of diabetes, there were no significant differences in complications, such as post-traumatic arthritis or non-union, between the two age groups.
- The study concluded that age alone is not a predictor of treatment failure, while specific fracture types and malreduction are associated with worse outcomes.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of non-operative treatment and operative repair of grade III injuries with complete rupture of the collateral ligament of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint.
Patients And Methods: Seventeen patients with grade III injuries with at least 6 months of follow-up were included. Seven patients underwent non-operative treatment and 10 patients underwent operative treatment.
Background: To compare shoulder morbidity between patients who received transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flaps after mastectomy (MX + TRAM) and patients who underwent mastectomy only (MX).
Methods: Thirty patients in each group were followed for a minimum of 2 postoperative years. Visual analog scale (VAS) score, restricted range of motion (ROM), rotator cuff disease, muscle strength, shoulder function scores (American Shoulder and Elbow Score and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index), measurement of scapular tilt on chest radiography and standing position in each group were compared.
Purpose: We investigated the incidence and time of dislocation and other factors associated with dislocation of bipolar hemiarthroplasty related to the treatment of femoral neck fracture in old age patients.
Materials And Methods: Between January 2002 and April 2014, 498 femoral neck fractures (467 patients) were treated with bipolar hemiarthroplasty and included in this study. All surgeries were performed using the postero-lateral approach.