Scapular neck length and implications for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: An anatomic study of 442 cadaveric specimens
| Autor: | Reuben Gobezie, Robert J. Gillespie, Stephanie J Muh, Steven A Horton, Jonathan J. Streit, Chad M. Fortun |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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musculoskeletal diseases
Fossa medicine.medical_treatment Population Infraglenoid tubercle Notching scapular neck angle Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinical significance education Reduction (orthopedic surgery) education.field_of_study biology business.industry Anatomy biology.organism_classification musculoskeletal system Arthroplasty medicine.anatomical_structure scapular neck length reverse total shoulder arthroplasty Surgery Original Article business Cadaveric spasm |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Shoulder Surgery |
| ISSN: | 0973-6042 |
| Popis: | Purpose: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) may be used to treat a variety of pathologic shoulder conditions, but complications such as scapular notching continue raise concerns. Variable anatomy surrounding the glenoid may have implications for future RTSA design, but at present the anatomy of the scapular neck in the human population has not been clearly defined. Materials and Methods: 442 human scapulae from the Hamann-Todd Osteological Collection were measured for scapular neck length (SNL) and scapular neck angle (SNA). SNL was defined as the distance from the most lateral portion of the infraglenoid tubercle to the most inferolateral portion of the glenoid fossa. The SNA was measured according to Gerber et al. previously. The mean, standard deviation and ranges for SNL and SNA were calculated and compared based on sex and race, and interobserver variability was calculated. Results: The mean SNL was 1.06 cm ± 0.33 cm (0.37-2.43 cm). Males demonstrated a larger SNL (1.08 cm ± 0.33 cm) than females (1.01 cm ± 0.32 cm) (P < 0.12), and Caucasians (1.09 cm ± 0.33 cm) demonstrated a significantly larger SNL than African-Americans (1.00 cm ± 0.32) (P < 0.01). The mean SNA was 106.7° ± 11.0° (76.9-139.4°). No significant correlation was found between SNL and SNA (Pearson Correlation Coefficient = 0.018) (P < 0.702). Conclusion: Scapular neck length and SNA vary widely within the population but there appears to be a tendency towards increased SNL in males and Caucasians. Clinical Relevance: The anatomy of the scapular neck may have significant implications for RTSA design, surgical planning, and reduction of associated complications. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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