Scalenus Anticus Syndrome: Report of a Case / 대한정형외과학회잡지

The Scalenus anticus syndrome is a definite clinical entity and the result of pressure upon the component parts of the brachial plexus and the subclavian artery by the scalenus anticus, scalenus medius, scalenus minimus muscle and the first rib. This case, a fifty one years old male, complained of pain, tingling sensation in the right shoulder and arm. Roentgenograms showed no specific finding. Symptom was dramatically relieved by the scalenotomy. Six years later he had no complaints and no evidence of recurrence.

A Case of Aneurysmal Bone Cyst / 대한정형외과학회잡지

Aneurysmal bone cyst is an uncommon tumor-like lesion of the bone, containing distended channels or cavities filled with blood. This case, a eighteen years old female, complained of pain and swelling in the right lateral aspect of thigh. Roentgenograms showed a ballooned-out distension of the shaft of the femur, eccentric buldging of the cortex and soap-bubble appearance of interior of the lesion. The case was treated with radical curettage and autogenous bone graft with bone chips which were taken from the iliac wing. Pathological examination grossly and microscopically revealed an aneurysmal bone cyst. Patient made an uneventful recovery, and 11 months later she had no complaints and no evidence of recurrence.

Post Traumatic Radioulnar Cross Union: A Case Report / 대한정형외과학회잡지

The purpose of this paper is to report the rare complicated radioulnar cross union following open reduction for fractures of the forearm bones. The case was 62 years old male who complained of swelling and pain on forearm by the car accident. Roentgenogram revealed forearm bones fracture. Atpost operative 4 months, roentgenogram noted new bone crossing between radius and ulna. Excision of new bane was performed with extraction of nail and inserted chips of muscle. Post operative course was satisfactory, showing 50 degree of range of motion (20 degree supination and 30 degree pronation) from fixed pronation position.