The Spinoglenoid Ligament

Plancher, Kevin D.; Peterson, Robert K. D.; Johnston, Jack C; Luke, Timothy

doi:10.2106/00004623-200502000-00019

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“…The first type, labelled as a thin band, was previously observed by Cummins et al [ 77 ] and Demaio et al [ 78 ]. Accordingly, Plancher et al [ 79 ] described irregular and quadrangular types of ligament. The triangular ITSL was originally proposed by Won et al [ 76 ].…”

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Protective and Predisposing Morphological Factors in Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment Syndrome: A Fundamental Review Based on Recent Observations

Łabętowicz

Synder

Wojciechowski

et al. 2017

BioMed Research International

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Suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome (SNES) is a neuropathy caused by compression of the nerve along its course. The most common compression sites include the suprascapular notch and the spinoglenoid notch. The aim of this article was to review the anatomical factors influencing the occurrence of SNES in the light of the newest reports. Potential predisposing morphological factors include a V-shaped, narrow, or “deep” suprascapular notch; a band-shaped, bifurcated, or completely ossified superior transverse scapular ligament (STSL); particular arrangements of the suprascapular nerve and vessels at the suprascapular notch. A very recent report indicates structures at the suprascapular notch region that may protect from SNES, such as the suprascapular notch veins (SNV). The role of the anterior coracoscapular ligament (ACSL) is still not clear. While some studies indicate that it may predispose for SNES, the newest study proposes a protective function. Knowledge of these variations is essential for arthroscopic and other surgical procedures of this area in order to avoid iatrogenic injury of the suprascapular nerve or unexpected bleeding from the suprascapular vessels running alongside the STSL.

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