Macroscopical anatomy of the so-called “rotator interval”. A cadaver study on 19 shoulder joints

Kolts, Ivo; Busch, Lüder C.; Tomusk, H.; Raudheiding, A.; Eller, A.; Merila, Mirjam; Russlies, Martin; Pääsuke, Mati; Leibecke, Thorsten; Kühnel, Wolfgang

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“…We confirmed the previous results and, in addition, found that the LSCH has two insertion points anteriorly-the superficialmedial fibers on the Tuberculum minus and the deep-lateral fibers on the Tuberculum majus. This statement supports the results of observations made on embalmed specimens (Kolts et al, 2000(Kolts et al, , 2002.…”

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“…The previous studies on fibers in the superior-lateral shoulder joint capsule locate the posterior insertion point of the LSCH between the ISP and M. teres minor (TM) tendons (Burkhart et al, 1993;Clark et al, 1990;Clark and Harryman, 1992;Kolts et al, 2000Kolts et al, , 2002. This was also confirmed by our results.…”

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“…During the last two decades a significant number of new findings concerning the anatomy of the rotator cuff muscles tendons, Tendo capitis longi m. bicipitis brachii and especially the capsular structures connected or adjacent to them, have been published in the literature (Burkhart, 1992;Burkhart et al, 1993;Clark et al, 1990;Clark and Harryman, 1992;Fallon et al, 2002;Halder et al, 2002;Kolts et al, 2000Kolts et al, , 2002Morag et al, 2006).…”

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“…Recent orthopedic and anatomic studies have demonstrated a capsular ligamentous structure in the latero-superior shoulder joint capsule below the M. supraspinatus (SSP) and the M. infraspinatus (ISP) tendons (Burkhart et al, 1993;Clark et al, 1990;Clark and Harryman, 1992;Fallon et al, 2002;Kolts et al, 2000Kolts et al, , 2002Morag et al, 2006). Parallel bundles of collagen fibers in the superior shoulder joint capsule oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the SSP tendon were first described on the basis of histological investigation (Clark et al, 1990;Clark and Harryman, 1992).…”

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“…The capsular ligament of the latero-superior shoulder joint capsule was described as a separate capsular ligament and the name ''ligamentum semicirculare humeri'' (LSCH) was proposed (Kolts et al, 2000(Kolts et al, , 2002.…”

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Magnetic resonance imaging and correlative gross anatomy of the ligamentum semicirculare humeri (rotator cable)

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The purpose of this study has been to demonstrate macroscopic and MRI anatomy of the so-called rotator cable, otherwise known as the ligamentum semicirculare humeri (LSCH) of the superior shoulder joint capsule. Twelve shoulder joints from eight cadavers were dissected; seven of which, from four of the cadavers, were studied using MR arthrography (1.5-Tesla device Somatom Symphony, Siemens, Erlangen, Germany) prior to dissection. The MRI protocol included T1WI, PDWI, and DESS 3D WI standard sequences. The results of MRI were compared with gross anatomic dissection findings. The macroscopically recognizable capsular bundle of LSCH fibers was identified by anatomic dissection in all specimens. On MRI, the entire ligament or parts of it could be identified in six of seven cases. It was best visualized on axial images. In the evaluation of magnetic resonance images of superior shoulder joint structures, additional knowledge on the anatomy of the LSCH can be used by the radiologist to facilitate detailed interpretation of the shoulder MRI.

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Magnetic resonance imaging and correlative gross anatomy of the ligamentum semicirculare humeri (rotator cable)

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The glenohumeral ligaments: Superior, middle, and inferior: Anatomy, biomechanics, injury, and diagnosis

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Schär

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The three glenohumeral ligaments (superior, middle, and inferior) are discrete thickenings of the glenohumeral joint capsule and are critical to shoulder stability and function. Injuries to this area are a cause of significant musculoskeletal morbidity. A literature search was performed by a review of PubMed, Google Scholar, and OVID for all relevant articles published up until 2020. This study highlights the anatomy, biomechanical function, and injury patterns of the glenohumeral ligaments, which may be relevant to clinical presentation and diagnosis. A detailed understanding of the normal anatomy and biomechanics is a necessary prerequisite to understanding the injury patterns and clinical presentations of disorders involving the glenohumeral ligaments of the shoulder.

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Impingement and Rotator Cuff Disease

Stäbler

2006

Imaging of the Shoulder

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Macroscopical anatomy of the so-called “rotator interval”. A cadaver study on 19 shoulder joints

Cited by 42 publications

References 17 publications

Magnetic resonance imaging and correlative gross anatomy of the ligamentum semicirculare humeri (rotator cable)

Magnetic resonance imaging and correlative gross anatomy of the ligamentum semicirculare humeri (rotator cable)

The glenohumeral ligaments: Superior, middle, and inferior: Anatomy, biomechanics, injury, and diagnosis

Impingement and Rotator Cuff Disease

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