Kinematics of the Rotator Cuff
Fig. 22.1 Overview of the assessed radiologic parameters. (a) The acromiohumeral interval – distance from superior humerus to inferior acromion. (b) The acromion index – ratio GA/GH. GA the distance…
Pathoanatomy of Rotator Cuff Tears
Fig. 25.1 Top row: Left shoulder, posterior viewing portal, 70° arthroscopic view of glenohumeral joint. (a) The subscapularis tendon (SSc) is torn from the lesser tuberosity (LT), but not retracted….
Imaging of the Normal Rotator Cuff
Fig. 23.1 Fast spin-echo T2-weighted oblique coronal image 1. This anterior slice depicts the subscapularis tendon with its several intramuscular tendons spanning into the muscle belly. Above the subscapularis tendon…
Neurovascular InjuriesNeurovascular injury with Shoulder Surgery
Vessel Vulnerable areas Injury Mechanism Subclavian vein Medial third of clavicle Perforation Drill tearing TOS Callus compression DVT Subclavian artery Junction medial and middle third Pseudoaneurysm Prominent metalware Axillary artery…
Biceps BICEPS Biceps Tendon
Vangsness (%) Tuoheti (%) Entirely posterior 22 28 Posterior dominant 33 55 Equal 37 17 Entirely anterior 8 0 “Rounded-off” data from Vangsness et al. [58] and Tuoheti et…
Rotator Cuff Pathology: A Comparison of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Arthroscopic Findings
Fig. 24.1 (a) An axial non-contrast MR image demonstrates a prominent lateral extension of the coracoid. (b) Intraoperative image showing tearing of the subscapularis tendon in the same patient 24.1.2…
Glenoid Labrum
Fig. 9.1 Left cadaveric shoulder demonstrating the intra-articular ligaments The coracohumeral ligament originates proximally at the dorsolateral aspect of the coracoid as a fibrous brand extending superiorly over the head…
Rotator Cuff
Fig. 20.1 The superior view of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus (right shoulder, the acromion has been removed and reflected to anterior). Both tendons appear to mingle into one structure at…
Pectoralis Major and Minor Muscles
Fig. 30.1 Tendon of pectoralis major at its insertion onto the humerus Fig. 30.2 Gross anatomy of pectoralis major muscle. Note the anterior lamina formed by the clavicular head, and…
Vascularity of the Shoulder
Fig. 34.1 Anterior view of shoulder showing the arterial supply; (1) axillary artery , (2) thoracoacromial artery, (3) subscapular artery, (4) ACHA , (5) anterolateral artery travelling superiorly on the…
