BONY SUPRASCAPULAR FORAMEN, A POTENTIAL SITE FOR SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE ENTRAPMENT: A MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY ON DRIED HUMAN SCAPULAE

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1316-1320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiksha Jangde ◽  
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Ranjana Singh Arya ◽  
Shashi Paikra ◽  
Kamaljit Basan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Study ◽  
Suprascapular Nerve ◽  
Nerve Entrapment ◽  
Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment ◽  
Potential Site ◽  
Suprascapular Foramen

scholarly journals Morphological and Radiological Study of Ossified Superior Transverse Scapular Ligament as Potential Risk Factor of Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michał Polguj ◽  
Marcin Sibiński ◽  
Andrzej Grzegorzewski ◽  
Michał Waszczykowski ◽  
Agata Majos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Suprascapular Nerve ◽  
Nerve Entrapment ◽  
Potential Risk Factor ◽  
Suprascapular Notch ◽  
Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment ◽  
Suprascapular Foramen ◽  
The Right ◽  
Superior Transverse Scapular Ligament

The suprascapular notch is covered superiorly by the superior transverse scapular ligament. This region is the most common place of suprascapular nerve entrapment formation. The study was performed on 812 specimens: 86 dry scapulae, 104 formalin-fixed cadaveric shoulders, and 622 computer topography scans of scapulae. In the cases with completely ossified superior transverse scapular ligament, the following measurements were performed: proximal and distal width of the bony bridge, middle transverse and vertical diameter of the suprascapular foramen, and area of the suprascapular foramen. An ossified superior transverse scapular ligament was observed more often in men and in the right scapula. The mean age of the subjects with a completely ossified superior transverse scapular ligament was found to be similar than in those without ossification. The ossified band-shaped type of superior transverse scapular ligament was more common than the fan-shaped type and reduced the space below the ligament to a significantly greater degree. The ossified band-shaped type should be taken into consideration as a potential risk factor in the formation of suprascapular nerve entrapment. It could explain the comparable frequency of neuropathy in various populations throughout the world despite the significant differences between them in occurrence of ossified superior transverse scapular ligament.

A Study on Suprascapular Foramen and Its Clinical Importance: A Cadaveric Study in Western Part of Tamilnadu, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3.3) ◽  
pp. 8086-8090
Author(s):  
Vijaianand M ◽  
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Sakthivel M ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Clinical Importance ◽  
Suprascapular Nerve ◽  
Nerve Entrapment ◽  
Suprascapular Notch ◽  
Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment ◽  
Shoulder Region ◽  
Suprascapular Foramen ◽  
Pass Through

Background: Suprascapular notch is present along the superior border of the scapula close to the lateral angle, which is converted into a Suprascapular foramen by the transverse Suprascapular ligament. Normally the Suprascapular nerve and vein pass through the foramen below the ligament, while the Suprascapular artery runs above the ligament. Suprascapular nerve entrapment is an interesting clinical condition which is widely involved in this area. Aim of the study: To find out the presence of Suprascapular artery passing along with the Suprascapular nerve and vein within the foramen and any pathology associated with it. Materials and Methods: The proposed study is carried out in the Department of Anatomy, Karpagam Faculty of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, where 51 well embalmed cadavers of both the sexes and various age groups was utilised. Results: Out of 51 cadavers dissected, we found Suprascapular artery was found passing along with the Suprascapular nerve and vein in 2 of the cadavers, of which one each is found in a male and a female cadaver with an incidence of 3.92%. Conclusion: Studies done earlier pointed out the importance of Suprascapular nerve entrapment, the various causes and predisposing factors responsible for it ,and a knowledge of safe zone around the shoulder region should be known well to the operating surgeon and the available imaging techniques should be utilised by the radiologists in order to avoid the complications while dealing with the Suprascapular nerve entrapment. KEY WORDS: Cadaver, Suprascapular foramen, Suprascapular artery, Nerve entrapment, Transverse Suprascapular ligament.

scholarly journals SUPRASCAPULAR NOTCH AND ITS ANATOMICAL VARIANTS

2019 ◽  
pp. 7-8
Author(s):  
Nowsheeba Khurshid ◽  
Manmeet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Suprascapular Nerve ◽  
Nerve Entrapment ◽  
Suprascapular Notch ◽  
Anatomical Variants ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment ◽  
Suprascapular Foramen

Introduction: The suprascapular notch is situated medial to the root of coracoid and covered by a variable transverse scapular ligament to form a suprascapular foramen, Various shapes of suprascapular notch are observed. Material and Method: The material for the present study comprised of 30 adult scapulae of unknown sex, obtained from the Department of Anatomy, Skims Medical College, Srinagar. Various shapes of suprascapular notch are observed. Result: Suprascapular notches of following shapes were observed: U, V, J. Some scapulae without notches and foramen were also seen. Conclusion: shape of suprascapular notch is important to understand suprascapular nerve entrapment which causes the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles to waste.

scholarly journals Ossification of the superior transverse ligament in a South African scapula: a factor to be considered in the diagnosis of suprascapular nerve entrapment

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (03) ◽  
pp. 155-156
Author(s):  
O. Azu ◽  
D. Ofusori ◽  
E. Naidu ◽  
J. Naidu
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Suprascapular Nerve ◽  
Nerve Entrapment ◽  
Clinical Anatomy ◽  
Shape Variation ◽  
Suprascapular Notch ◽  
Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment ◽  
Shoulder Region ◽  
Superior Transverse Scapular Ligament

Abstract Introduction: Ossification of the superior transverse scapular ligament is one of the factors considered in the classification of the suprascapular notch based on shape. Variation in morphology of the superior transverse scapular ligament is always considered a critical factor in the diagnosis of suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome. Case Report: This study reports the complete ossification of the superior transverse scapular ligament in a South African scapula and a note on its clinical anatomy. Conclusion: This anatomical knowledge is of extreme clinical relevance to surgeons in relation to various syndromes associated with the shoulder region in the South African population.

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