The trifid superior transverse scapular ligament: a case report and review of the literature

• Autorzy: Polguj M. , Jedrzejewski K. , Majos A. , Topol M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

During dissection of a 75-year-old Caucasian female cadaver, a trifid superior transverse scapular ligament (STSL) was found. The suprascapular nerve and vessels ran inferior to the STSL though the suprascapular notch. Measurements of the structures of the suprascapular region were taken using two complementary but independent methods: a classical method using an electronic digimatic calliper and a new one based on an analysis of digital photographic documentation of the STSL. The knowledge of anatomic variations of the STSL is important because this structure is the most commonly recognised possible predisposing factor of suprascapular nerve entrapment and can be helpful in diagnosis and surgical and arthroscopic treatment of this pathology. (Folia Morphol 2012; 71, 2: 118–120)

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Folia Morphologica
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: 71
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: p.118-120,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Polguj M.

• Department of Angiology, Chair of Anatomy, Medical University of Lodz, ul.Narutowicza 60, 90–136 Lodz, Poland

autor

Jedrzejewski K.

• Department of Normal and Clinical Anatomy, Chair of Anatomy, Medical University of Lodz, Poland

autor

Majos A.

• Radiology Department, Medical University of Lodz, Poland

autor

Topol M.

• Department of Normal and Clinical Anatomy, Chair of Anatomy, Medical University of Lodz, Poland

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