Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Oct 2022
Epidemiology of Ankle Fractures in Korea: A Nationwide Population-Based Study.
Although ankle fractures are among the most common fractures, nationwide population-based data on the epidemiology of patients with ankle fractures are scarce. This study aimed to perform an epidemiological analysis of all ankle fractures in Korea from 2010 through 2018. ⋯ Ankle fracture risk was different between sex and exhibited seasonal variations. Our findings can be used for epidemiological awareness and prevention campaigns for ankle fractures.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Oct 2022
Case ReportsDiaphragmatic Dysfunction due to Neuralgic Amyotrophy After SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination: A Case Report.
Neuralgic amyotrophy is an idiopathic neuropathy characterized by acute-onset pain, typically in the upper extremity or shoulder, followed by weakness of the associated muscles. Phrenic nerve involvement is rare. We report a 63-year-old man who presented with dyspnea and right shoulder pain after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination. ⋯ As there was no evidence of hypoventilation or sleep disturbance that may require noninvasive ventilation, the patient was followed with conservative treatment with analgesics. During 8 months of follow-up, his shoulder pain was relieved significantly but dyspnea improved only slightly. Neuralgic amyotrophy is an under-diagnosed etiology of diaphragmatic dysfunction and should be considered in patients with dyspnea and shoulder pain.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Sep 2022
Multicenter StudyEpidemiological Trends of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Korea: A Multicenter Study of the Last 3 Years Including the COVID-19 Era.
Studies on how the coronavirus pandemic has affected pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (PIBD) are lacking. We aimed to investigate the trends in epidemiology, characteristics, initial management, and short-term outcomes of PIBD in South Korea over the recent three years including the era of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). ⋯ Regardless of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of patients with PIBD is increasing significantly annually in Korea. The initial management trends for PIBD have also changed. More research is needed to establish appropriate treatment guidelines considering the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of Korean PIBD.