Impact of critical shoulder angle in shoulder pathology: a current concepts review

Oladimeji, Akinola E.; Amoo-Achampong, Kelms; Ode, Gabriella E.

doi:10.1016/j.jseint.2023.11.002

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“…It underscores the crucial need for reliable, effective, and affordable evaluation and diagnostic tools that are accessible to a wide range of people [ 8 ]. Such tools could significantly aid in predicting shoulder pathologies in patients with shoulder complaints in primary care, enabling the early detection of severe shoulder pathologies and the timely application of appropriate treatment [ 9 ].…”

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The Critical Shoulder Angle: A Significant Radiological Measure in Rotator Cuff vs. Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in Chilean Patients—A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Rojas,

Vargas,

Droppelmann

et al. 2024

JCM

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Background: Shoulder pain is one of the most important musculoskeletal conditions affecting the upper extremities. Glenohumeral osteoarthritis (GHOA) and rotator cuff injuries (RCIs) are notable for their high prevalence. The critical shoulder angle (CSA) is a significant radiological measure for determining the diagnosis and progression of patients with these conditions. Although there are reports in the international literature about this measure, in our country, guideline values considering these two pathologies are unknown. Objective: Our objective was to assess patients diagnosed with GHOA and RCI using an AP X-ray view and the CSA. Methods: To conduct this, we identified differences between sexes and age categories. Fifty-nine adult patients with GHOA and RCI were included. CSA grades varied depending on the age category and type of injury evaluated. Results: Significant differences between the age ranges of 40 and 54 (p = 0.05), 55–69 (p = 0.001), and 70–84 (p = 0.017) were observed. Conclusions: Patients with RCI tended to be younger and have a higher CSA compared to those with GHOA. It is important to have more normative values and to continue monitoring the critical shoulder angle in these patients.

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