Soonchunhyang Medical Science (Soonchunhyang Med Sci, SMS)

ORIGINAL ARTICLE 2024 June 30 Comparison between Total Hip Arthroplasty for Avascular Osteonecrosis of Femoral Head and That for Fixation Failure of Femoral Neck Fracture
Objective: To compare the clinical and radiologic results between primary total hip replacement arthroplasty (THRA) in patients with avascular necrosis of femoral head (AVN) and secondary THRA in patients with fixation failure of femoral neck fracture. Methods: From March 2014 ...

ORIGINAL ARTICLE 2024 June 30 Histological Findings of Osteomyelitis in Patients with Diabetic Foot and Their Correlation with Radiologic Findings
Objective: Osteomyelitis in patients with diabetic foot has been diagnosed clinically, radiologically, and histologically. However, the accuracy of these diagnostic modalities is not well established. In this study, we histologically reviewed patients who underwent surgical proc...

ORIGINAL ARTICLE 2024 June 30 A Nationwide Study on Emergency Department Utilization among Pediatric Patients in Korea: A Special Focus on Pediatric Emergency Medical Centers
Objective: Despite Korea’s low birth rate, pediatric emergency medical centers (PEMCs) are grappling with overcrowding. This study evaluates the use of PEMCs in Korea amid a declining birth rate and increased overcrowding. Methods: Data from 176 emergency medical centers (EMCs...