Publications by authors named "Sang Roc Han"
Background: Genu valgum and genu varum have various causes; however, the cause in some children remains unknown, leading to a diagnosis of idiopathic angular deformity. In this study, we investigated whether vitamin D deficiency could lead to idiopathic knee angular deformity in the absence of typical radiographic findings of rickets by examining serum markers in affected children and controls.
Methods: In this prospective cross-sectional comparative study, we evaluated 38 children aged 7 to 14 years with genu valgum or varum without medical conditions or radiographic findings affecting lower limb alignment and 29 controls.
Introduction: The far cortical locking (FCL) system reduces axial stiffness in locked plating constructs while maintaining construct strength, thereby promoting secondary bone healing following fracture fixation. However, studies evaluating its efficacy compared with standard locked plating (LP) systems for upper extremity fractures remain limited. This study compared humeral shaft fractures treated with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) using either the FCL or LP system.
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- About 5%-7% of patients who experience an Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) face a subsequent rupture in the opposite tendon, but the effects on clinical outcomes remain unexplored.
- A study analyzed data from 222 ATR patients, finding that 17 had nonconcurrent bilateral ATR, and assessments were made through phone interviews focused on patient-reported outcomes.
- Results indicated that those with nonconcurrent bilateral ATR reported significantly lower ankle function and activity levels and were less satisfied with their condition compared to patients with only one ATR, highlighting the need for prevention strategies for contralateral injuries.
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- A clinical study compared two types of topical skin adhesives (2-octyl and n-octyl cyanoacrylate) for closing wounds after ankle fracture surgeries.
- Fifty-six patients were randomly assigned to receive either adhesive, and their wound outcomes and patient satisfaction were measured at 3 and 6 months post-surgery.
- Results showed no significant differences between the two adhesives in terms of wound appearance, patient satisfaction, or functional recovery, indicating both are effective for wound closure.