A Morphological Study of the Suprascapular Notch in a Sample of Scapulae at the University of Kwazulu Natal

Manikum, C; Rennie, Carmen Olivia; Naidu, Edwin Coleridge Stephen; Azu, Onyemaechi Okpara

doi:10.4067/s0717-95022015000400029

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“…described the highest rate of Type III suprascapular notch and Iqbal k. et al (8)., Krishna Gopal et al (18). and Manikum et al (22). described the highest rate of Type II suprascapular notch whereas in the present study the incidence rate of Type III, Type I and Type II is 26.42%, 20% and 15% and Type V and Type VI is 7.14% and 2.85%.…”

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The Morphologicaland Morphometric Study of Suprascapular Notch and Its Variations

Vaidya¹,

Srivastava²,

T³

et al. 2018

EJMR

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The Suprascapular notch is situated in the lateral part of the superior border of the scapula, just adjacent to the base of Coracoid process. The notch is bridged by the superior transverse scapular ligament (STSL) which some time ossifies and is attached laterally to the root of the coracoid process and medially to the limit of the notch. A number of variations occur in the shape of suprascapular notch, from a discrete notch to "J" shaped, "V" shaped, "U" shaped or "O" shaped (i.e. as a complete foramen). To study morphological and morphometric variations of suprascapular notch of Indian population. We studied 140 dried scapula bone and measurements of SSN were done using digital vernier calipers. We used the Rengachary classification for this study. The following measurements were The superior transverse diameter-maximum distance between superior most edges of suprascapular notch (SSN). The inferior transverse diameter-maximum distance between the edges of the curved arch at the base of the SSN. The results of our study were: J-shaped-28%, U-shaped-26%, V-shaped-15%, Partial-ossification-7%, Indentation-10%, Absent-9%, Complete ossification-2%. Type IV supra scapular notch was found to be the most prevalent type amongst all shapes. We also found that the characteristics of the scapula (dimensions) are related to the characteristics of the supra scapular notch (type and dimensions) and there is a distinct difference between right and left side scapula.

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“…i.e. 31% and 39.09% but Rengachary et al 5, Sinkeet et al(9) Vandana R. et al (10)., Usha Kannan et al (12,13)., Udayasree L et al (14,22)., G.H.E.S. Hassanein et al (23)., Manmeet kour et al (24,31)., S. Vedha et al (32)., Reddy et al (28).…”

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The Morphologicaland Morphometric Study of Suprascapular Notch and Its Variations

Vaidya¹,

Srivastava²,

T³

et al. 2018

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“…Suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome was commonly reported in the sport persons who excessively abduct and lateral rotate the upper limbs such as volleyball, tennis players and weight lifting [ 11 ]. The incidence of SNES is 1%–2% of all patients with male predominance under the age of 35 years [ 3 , 12 , 14 ].…”

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“…In type (III), VD and STD of right SSN measured 4.9±2.4 mm and 8.2±2.9 mm but that of left-sided SSN was 3.9±2.1 mm and 7.9±2.5 mm. However, Manikum et al [ 14 ] reported that, no morphometrical significant difference was recorded in all types of SSN between male and female scapulae but a significant difference was observed between right and left-sided SSN in dry Indian adult scapulae, where MD of the notch was larger in males, while STD was wider in females, also MD of right sided SSN (7.5) was significantly deeper than the left-sided (6.14) SSN but STD showed no side significant difference. Meanwhile, Albino et al [ 2 ] concluded that gender, age, and scapular dimensions were not related to the dimensions and types of SSN.…”

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Morphological types and morphometrical measurements of the suprascapular notch in both dry bones and human cadavers: anatomical study to improve the outcomes of the diagnostic and interventional procedures in the shoulder region

Nasr

2023

Anat Cell Biol

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Understanding the anatomy of suprascapular area helps the clinicians and surgeons in management of any disability at the shoulder region. This work aimed to clear the different morphological and morphometrical types of suprascapular notch (SSN). Unknown 120 dry human scapulae of both sides and 60 formalin-embalmed cadaveric upper limbs (40 males and 20 females) were used in the present study. Three main morphological forms of SSN were reported: J, U, and V-shaped. J-shaped notch showed the highest incidence followed by U-shaped then V-shaped one. Morphometrically, type (III) notch was the most prevalent in both dry bones and cadavers, while the incidence of type (II) was the lowest form. Also, the measurements of superior transverse diameter, middle transverse diameter and vertical dimension of the different types of the notch showed no side or sex significant difference. The suprascapular foramen with ossified superior transverse scapular ligament (STSL) was seen in 5.8% of dry bones and 10% of cadaveric specimens. Fan and band-shaped ossified transverse scapular ligaments were reported. Absence of SSN was seen in 10.8% of dry bones, 7.5% of male and 10% of female specimens with left side predominance. V-shaped, absence, and ossified STSL were considered as predisposing factors of suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome. Knowledge of the morphology and morphometric parameters of SSN is of great clinical significance for anatomists, radiologists, physiotherapists, orthopedics and neurosurgeons to perform good diagnosis and best planning for surgical or arthroscopic interventions within the shoulder region.

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“…The study of dimensions of the suprascapular notch can provide with a guide way for landmark for suprascapular nerve block and to correlate suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome [10,11]. Variations in the morphology of suprascapular notch have been identified as one of the causes of suprascapular nerve neuropathy by suprascapular nerve entrapment [2, 6,11,14,16]. Morphometric measurements of suprascapular notch give us a better understanding of predisposing factors which cause compression of the suprascapular nerve.…”

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Morphometric Study of Scapula and Related Surgical Importance of Suprascapular Notch among West Coastal Population of South India

Sidduswamy,

Paul Aricat,

Sultana

et al. 2023

AMA

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Morphometric measurements of suprascapular notch give us a better understanding of predisposing factors of the compression of suprascapular nerve. The objectives were to correlate the variations in morphometric features of the scapula and suprascapularnotch. Across sectional study design was carried out with 150 dry adult human scapulae of unknown sex (70 right and 80 left). Morphometry of the scapula, maximum depth (MD) and superior transverse diameter (STD) of suprascapular notch were measured. Scapular index and infraspinous index were calculated. The indices show that the right scapula is shorter and broader than that of left scapula. There was no statistically significant difference between the anthropometric measurements of the suprascapular notch between right and left side (p>0.05).The present study has provided a database on the morphometric variables of the scapula and suprascapular notch in the South Indian population.

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A Morphological Study of the Suprascapular Notch in a Sample of Scapulae at the University of Kwazulu Natal

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The Morphologicaland Morphometric Study of Suprascapular Notch and Its Variations

The Morphologicaland Morphometric Study of Suprascapular Notch and Its Variations

Morphological types and morphometrical measurements of the suprascapular notch in both dry bones and human cadavers: anatomical study to improve the outcomes of the diagnostic and interventional procedures in the shoulder region

Morphometric Study of Scapula and Related Surgical Importance of Suprascapular Notch among West Coastal Population of South India

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