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Dynamic MR imaging and stress testing in glenohumeral instability: comparison with normal shoulders and clinical/surgical findings.

Our objectives were to test the hypotheses that: 1) during shoulder motion, glenohumeral alignment differs between asymptomatic shoulders and those with symptomatic instability; 2) during magnetic resonance (MR)-monitored physical exam or stress testing, glenohumeral alignment differs between asymptomatic shoulders and those with instability; and 3) glenohumeral translation during MR stress testing correlates with findings of shoulder instability by clinical exam and exam under anesthesia (EUA). Using an open-configuration 0.5 T MR imaging (MRI) system, we studied symptomatic shoulders in 11 subjects and compared them to their contralateral asymptomatic shoulders. Each shoulder was studied during abduction/adduction and internal/external rotation to determine the humeral head position on the glenoid. An examiner also performed the MR stress test on each shoulder by applying manual force on the humeral head during imaging. All shoulders were assigned an instability grade from the MR stress test, and this grade was correlated with: 1) clinical exam grade assigned during preoperative assessment by an orthopedic surgeon and 2) intraoperative instability grade by EUA immediately preceding arthroscopy. With dynamic abduction and internal/external rotation, the humeral head remained centered on the glenoid in 9 of 11 shoulders, but in two subjects there were dramatic demonstrations of subluxation. With stress testing, a trend toward more joint laxity was demonstrated in symptomatic than in asymptomatic joints (P = 0.11). MR grading of instability correlated directly with clinical grading in six cases and underestimated the degree of instability relative to clinical exam in the other cases. MR instability grading systematically underestimated instability compared with EUA in 7 of the 10 cases that underwent surgical repair. We concluded that dynamic MR evaluation of glenohumeral alignment did not demonstrate abnormalities in symptomatic shoulders in 8 of 10 patients, whereas 2 patients showed dramatic findings of subluxation. Manual stress testing during dynamic MR examination showed a strong correlation with clinical instability grading. Dynamic shoulder MR examination during stress testing could, with further validation, become a useful adjunct to shoulder instability evaluations. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2001;13:748-756.

Adolescent↗

Kinematics of the glenohumeral joint with Bankart lesion and repair.

A Bankart repair is performed to reduce abnormal translations of the humeral head on the glenoid due to a Bankart lesion, a separation of the capsulolabral complex from the glenoid rim. However, this is often accompanied by a loss of rotational range of motion that may lead to decreased function and osteoarthritis. This loss of rotation, coupled to the goal of reducing humeral translations, may be a result of the amount of imbrication of the capsule during repair. To determine the effects of capsular imbrication, we investigated how two Bankart repairs (2.5 and 5.0 mm of capsular imbrication) and a Bankart lesion altered the translations and rotations of the human glenohumeral joint in vitro. Coupled moments were applied to the unconstrained humerus in abduction-adduction, in flexion-extension, and to simulate the cocked phase of throwing. Motion was measured with an electromagnetic system. There were no differences in the kinematics between the intact specimens and those with a Bankart lesion or between normal specimens and the first (2.5 mm) Bankart repair. The first repair significantly reduced external rotation for the cocked phase of throwing compared with the Bankart lesion: from 46.8 +/- 23.6 degrees to 32.4 +/- 14.2 degrees (+/-SD). The second (5.0 mm) Bankart repair produced significantly different posterior translation (-4.7 +/- 3.9 mm) of the humeral head relative to the glenoid compared with normal (5.1 +/- 4.7 mm anterior) and the first repair (6.1 +/- 8.3 mm anterior), as the humerus moved from full flexion to full extension. Differences were also found for all rotations in the cocked phase of throwing. For the second repair, the humerus extended 24.3 degrees and externally rotated 18.6 degrees less than normal and was abducted 15.4 degrees more. These results indicate that both Bankart repairs do little to affect humeral translations with unconstrained moment loading but that rotations are affected during the cocked phase of throwing, with significant losses of external and extension rotations.

Biomechanical Phenomena↗

[Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint. Technique, indications, surgery and complications].

Diagnostic and operative arthroscopy of the shoulder joint has gained considerable importance in traumatology and orthopedic surgery over the last years. Injuries of the limbus glenoidalis, in particular traumatic shoulder luxation, injuries of the rotator cuff, infection of the glenohumeral joint and unclear posttraumatic pain are indications for diagnostic and operative arthroscopy. Arthroscopy of the shoulder is a procedure, which offers exact diagnosis and the possibility of immediate surgery at the same time. The technique of the shoulder joint arthroscopy has to be carried out carefully and according to a standard protocol. The complication rate of around 5% of shoulder arthroscopy has not to be neglected.

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[Humerus head resection as therapy of compound fracture of the upper arm--results].

Proximal humeral fractures are frequent injuries in older patients. Most of these fractures respond satisfactorily to conservative treatment. Problems arise in cases of four-part displacements and in head-splitting fractures with massive defects in the articular surface. Between 1970 to 1988 eight patients were treated in our clinic in this situation by resection of the humeral head. 6 patients could be followed-up for an average of 69 months. Postoperative findings showed a restricted range of motion in all operated shoulders. The average abduction of the arm was 60 degrees (40-80 degrees) and elevation 60 degrees (40-80 degrees). The patients showed a mean external rotation of 17 degrees (5-30 degrees) and an internal rotation of 48 degrees (5-90 degrees). Only one patient was painless, 2 patients had pain during the night, and 3 patients suffered from various pain symptoms. Nevertheless 5 of 6 patients assessed the result as satisfactory and one patient as good.

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Experimental distal subluxation in the glenohumeral joint.

In an experimental set-up including ten shoulder specimens, increments in the acromiohumeral distance (the subacromial space) were measured on an X-ray radioscope after the vertical stabilizing structures of the glenohumeral joint had been cut. It was found that when only the supraspinatus tendons were cut, the acromiohumeral space only increased by a few millimeters. When first the coracohumeral ligament and then the proximal one-third of the anterior capsule were cut, the acromiohumeral distance was doubled in each case. Distal subluxation did not occur when only the anterior capsule was cut. When the coracohumeral ligament was also cut, the acromiohumeral distance was more than doubled. It is concluded that the most important structures in the pathogenesis of distal subluxation are first the coracohumeral ligament and then the proximal part of the glenohumeral capsule.

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[Conventional roentgen diagnosis of the proximal end of the humerus].

Rarely the spectrum of conventional radiographic studies of the proximal humerus resp. shoulder joint is used in its full potential. This frequently results in erroneous interpretation. Five essential X-ray examinations are presented with respect to technique and diagnostic value.

Diagnosis, Differential↗

[Bankart operation with the Mitek anchor system].

We would like to introduce a new technique for the operation according to Bankart, incorporating a special system of refixation (Mitek-anchor-system). Up to now, Bankart's method is worldwide known as the operation method for correcting an anterior instability. The difficulties arising from the reinsertion of the capsula onto the glenoidal rim are responsible for the numerous modifications Bankart's method suffered. The Mitek-anchor-system makes a sufficient procedure available for the open refixation of the capsula. Stable reinsertion of the joint capsula onto the anterior glenoidal rim can be performed with considerably greater ease and simplicity than with the methods described by numerous other authors. The method is also excellently suited for the open suture of the limbus. We present our operation technique after 20 operations employing this method of refixation, and at the same time point out its indication, as well as its advantages over other conventional methods.

Chronic Disease↗

[Traumatic lesions of the capsula and tendons of the shoulder joint, rupture of the rotator cuff, strain fractures (author's transl)].

Traumatic lesions of the soft tissues in the region of the rotatory cuff of the shoulder and disinsertion of the tendons in the region of the shoulder joint are rare. They are seen in older patients and--without injury--in tendons which are damaged through degeneration. The diagnosis of such disinsertions is very difficult. Therefore, special diagnostic methods are described. Disinsertions, strain fractures and traumatic lesions of the rotator cuff can be treated surgically. The operation should be done only in case of adequate indication. Function, age and clinical symptoms should be carefully considered.

Adolescent↗

[The sublabral foramen. Congenital or an acquired variance?].

The sublabral foramen is considered to be a clinically asymptomatic, isolated variant of the anterior-superior capsulo-labral-complex. It may be observed during shoulder arthroscopy and may implicate problems in differential diagnosis of traumatic lesions. In an anatomic study on 89 macroscopically healthy shoulder specimens the age distribution and the incidence in relation to the varying shape of the glenoid as feasible factors of influence for a sublabral foramen (SF) were analyzed in order to elucidate the unknown pathogenesis of SF. In addition histologic sections of three SF samples were obtained. Mean age of the specimens with a sublabral foramen [n=20; 69 (37-84) years] was significantly higher (p=0.04) compared to samples without a sublabral foramen [n=69; 59 (18-94) years]. An increased incidence of a sublabral foramen in relation to a distinct shape of the glenoid could not be established although a prevalence of a glenoid with anterior notch was observed. The results indicate an age-related development of the sublabral foramen,thus in younger patients with an anterior-superior capsulolabral displacement local signs of trauma and involvement of the biceps anchor should be controlled before definitive diagnosis.

Adolescent↗

[Fractures of the humeral head].

Fractures of the humeral head are very common in elderly people, with 70% of all such fractures being seen at an age of more than 60 years. For the radiological examination of the fracture, x-rays from two levels are mandatory. The number and position of the fragments, assessment of intact or ruptured periosteum between the fragments and muscle forces acting on the fragments have to be determined from the x-rays. A 3-D CT scan can be very useful for better understanding of the character of the fracture. The remaining displacement between fragments after reduction have to be evaluated according to their location. Even small incongruities between fragments in the subacromial space will impair the gliding mechanism, whereas remaining displacements between the head and shaft can be accepted to a much larger extent. According to the fracture mechanism, we can basically differentiate between avulsion fractures and depression fractures. The avulsion fractures are characterised by a varus tendency of the humeral head,whereas the depression fractures are characterised by a valgus position of the head fragment. This has to be taken into consideration when choosing the implant for fixation. The indication for reconstructive surgery or prosthetic replacement depends on the type of fracture, on the quality of bone and on the familiarity of the surgeon with the treatment of humeral head fractures. The implants currently used for fixation can basically be differentiated between rigid and semi-rigid. The indication for the one or the other depends on the fracture type and the bone quality. In general, for simple fractures and in case of poor bone quality semi-rigid implants are indicated. Despite the fact that an understanding of the character of the fractures and implants has improved over the last few years, there are still types of fractures which need primary prosthetic replacement.

Age Factors↗

[Sensorimotor deficit after capsulolabral reconstruction in chronic instability of the shoulder. A clinical experimental study].

The anterior capsulolabral reconstruction technique described by Jobe is a modified Bankart repair. The capsular shift is performed in a horizontal direction via a subscapularis split approach avoiding any incision of the muscle. Of 43 patients with posttraumatic anterior shoulder instability treated by anterior capsulolabral reconstruction, 35 were examined after 3.7+/-1.4 years, and of these, 29 (82.9%) had no pain; the external rotation deficit was 4.1+/-2.9 degrees . The average Constant-Murley score was 92.4+/-7.1 and the average ASES score was 93.3+/-8.4. The reluxation rate was 7.7%. This technique was shown to provide good clinical results, but only 69% of the patients were able to return to their prior sporting activity level. This particular problem was addressed by investigating the joint proprioception and the activity of the periarticular muscles. The results confirmed a persistent deficit of proprioception as well as a pathologic EMG pattern after anterior capsulolabral reconstruction, which may explain the problem of incomplete restoration of the function of the shoulder joint.

Adolescent↗

[Prolonged vascular complications with subsequent finger necrosis after humeral head luxation fracture in the elderly].

Fractures of the proximal humerus represent a typical injury of the elderly. Additional lesions of nerves or arteries are rare and there is only little information in the literature on the co-occurrence of proximal humerus fractures and compromised peripheral circulation which could lead to the loss of the upper extremity. To prevent damage to the injured limb, it is necessary to invent and initiate a standardized algorithm involving trauma care matching the special needs of this combined injury.

Aged, 80 and over↗

[Biomechanical evaluation of glenohumeral stability through muscle force vector analysis. Effect of a decreased glenoid inclination in shoulders with global rotator cuff tears].

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to quantify the decrease in glenohumeral stability following a global rotator cuff tear and to evaluate the effect of a decreased glenoid inclination angle through analysis of muscle force vectors in a computer model. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The lines of action of eight shoulder muscles were integrated into a standard geometric model. Muscle force magnitudes were estimated based on physiological cross-sectional area and normalized electromyographic activity. The magnitude and elevation angle of the resultant force vector was calculated at 0, 30, 60, and 90 degrees of abduction. A rotator cuff tear was simulated by reduction of the corresponding muscle force vectors. RESULTS: At 0 and 30 degrees of glenohumeral abduction a global rotator cuff tear showed a resultant force vector pointing outside the glenoid. In the computer model, decreasing the inclination angle of the glenoid by 30 degrees increased the stability in rotator cuff-deficient shoulders. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study provide a biomechanical rationale for clinical complications of global rotator cuff tear such as superior humeral head translation. The decreased glenoid inclination simulated in the computer model may represent a biomechanical basis for the development of new operative techniques to treat global rotator cuff tears.

Biomechanical Phenomena↗

[Development of a questionnaire for patient self-assessment of shoulder function based on the Rowe score].

BACKGROUND: A questionnaire for patient self-assessment of shoulder function was designed. It was based on the internationally accepted Rowe score. METHOD: Explanations and photographs were added to the various parameters to make them easier to understand for the patients. A total of 95 patients completed the assessment form. The validity was tested by a correlation analysis comparing the questionnaire with the original score. RESULTS: The questionnaire demonstrated a reproducible and significant (p<0.001), very high correlation (r>0.9) in the overall results and a moderate to very high correlation within single parameters (r>0.68). CONCLUSION: Based on these results, it can be concluded that a valid and reproducible assessment of the original score is possible with the new questionnaire. Self-evaluation allows reliable assessment which is not dependent on the examiners or location, resulting in a higher number of patients reachable for follow-up studies.

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