MRI appearance of the superior transverse scapular ligament

Simeone, F. A.; Bredella, Miriam A.; Chang, Connie Y.; Torriani, Martin; Huang, Ambrose J.

doi:10.1007/s00256-015-2209-2

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“…The Suprascapular Notch (SN) serves as a passage for the Suprascapular Nerve (SSN) [1][2][3]. The Superior Transverse Scapular Ligament (STSL) forms the roof of the suprascapular notch, which is the most common location of entrapment of the suprascapular nerve, a cause of shoulder pain and weakness [3,4] (Figure 1). The first description of suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome at the site of the suprascapular notch was made by Kopell and Thompson [5,6].…”

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MRI-Evaluation of Suprascapular Notch Morphometry and Its Clinical Applications

Farhan¹,

Kamoona²

2021

J Med Res Surg

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The suprascapular notch, a depression on the lateral part of the superior border of the scapula, medial to the coracoid process, is covered by the superior transverse scapular ligament, which is converted into a foramen. Sometimes it might be ossified forming a complete osseous foramen. The Suprascapular Notch (SN) served as a passage for the Suprascapular Nerve (SSN). Study the morphology of the suprascapular notch and the suprascapular transverse ligament based on MRI, variations in shape and dimensions of the suprascapular notch. A group of 100 patients underwent MRI examination of the scapular region through the period from 10th July 2019 to 15th Feb 2020. Different morphological types of the suprascapular notch were encountered in the study, the most common type was type III, while type I was less common in the study. The symmetry of the morphological feature of SN bilaterally was seen in 51% of the cases. Conclusively, the symmetry of the suprascapular notch is not a constant feature bilaterally.

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MRI-Evaluation of Suprascapular Notch Morphometry and Its Clinical Applications

Farhan¹,

Kamoona²

2021

J Med Res Surg

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“…Hence, this region has been well explored based on cadaveric studies. Moreover, recent radiological studies employing computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound have assessed anatomical variations of the SSN (Inoue et al 2014 ; Simeone et al 2015 ; Polguj et al 2013a ).…”

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Suprascapular notch morphology in the pediatric population: a computed tomography study

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Suprascapular notch is characterized by variable morphology. However, its development is not well studied. We hypothesize that it proceeds postnatally. Thus, the aim of this research was to characterize the morphology of the suprascapular notch in a pediatric population based on computed tomography. A retrospective analysis was performed of 291 chest computed tomography examinations of patients under 18 years old taken following other clinical indications. The inclusion criteria were as follows: both scapulae encompassed in a field of view; no artifacts; no pathologies concerning the scapulae. Based on visual assessment and measurements, the suprascapular notch was classified according to a fivefold classification (type I, deeper than wider; type II, equally deep and wide; type III, wider than deeper; type IV, bony foramen; type V, discreet notch). In all, 173 examinations were included (60 females and 113 males). The most common suprascapular notch types were discreet notch (type V, 225 scapulae; 65.0 %) and type III (114 scapulae; 32.9 %). Children with type V suprascapular notch were significantly younger than children with other types (26.1 ± 42.4 months vs. 111.2 ± 66.7 months; p < 0.05). In types I–III, a positive correlation was found between age and dimensions of the suprascapular notch (p < 0.05). This study provides the first description of the suprascapular notch in a pediatric population based on computed tomography. It confirms that morphology of the suprascapular notch undergoes postnatal development.

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