BACKGROUNDVariations of acromion has been associated with subacromial impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tear. Change in shape of glenoid cavity is important clinically, especially for shoulder arthroplasty. Variations in suprascapular notch with or without an anomalous superior transverse scapular ligament is a cause for suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome.
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