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Predictors of shoulder degeneration in the Kwazulu-Natal population of South Africa / Indicadores de la degeneración del hombro en la poblacion Kwazulu/Natal de Sudáfrica
Naidoo, N; Lazarus, L; Van-Tongel, A; Osman, S. A; Satyapal, K. S.
  • Naidoo, N; University of Medicine and Health Sciences. College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid. Dubai. AE
  • Lazarus, L; University of KwaZulu-Natal. School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences. Department of Clinical Anatomy. Durban. ZA
  • Van-Tongel, A; Ghent University. Department of Physical Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery. Ghent. BE
  • Osman, S. A; Life Entabeni Hospital. Suite 11 Medical Centre East. Durban. ZA
  • Satyapal, K. S; University of KwaZulu-Natal. School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences. Department of Clinical Anatomy. Durban. ZA
Int. j. morphol ; 36(1): 92-96, Mar. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-893193
ABSTRACT

SUMMARY:

The critical shoulder angle and acromion index are conventional radiological tools employed as predictors of shoulder degeneration. As they represent the static components of glenohumeral stability, the scapulo-humeral geometry and underlying subacromial tissue appear as the resultant cause-effect factors. Consequently, the purpose of this study was to investigate the critical shoulder angle and acromion index as interrelated parameters within the South African population. The measurement of both biomechanical parameters was conducted on two-hundred and sixty (n = 260) true AP radiographs. This was a cross-sectional study that also incorporated the demographic representation of the population group which was analysed accordingly. The mean values recorded for both the critical shoulder angle (36.31±5.84º) and acromion index (0.74±0.13) suggested rotator cuff arthropathy. The results confirmed the theories of Nyffeler et al. (2006) and Moor et al. (2012) who alluded to glenoid inclination and the acromial coverage over the humeral head. A significant proportionality correlation, verified by a P value of 0.000, was established between the acromion index and critical shoulder angle which may assist to differentiate between normal asymptomatic shoulders and those with cuff disease. Furthermore, these predictors of shoulder degeneration may present as a preventative tool against tear progression.
RESUMEN
RESUMEN El ángulo crítico del hombro y el índice acromial son herramientas radiológicas convencionales empleadas como indicadores de la degeneración del hombro. Debido a que representan los componentes estáticos de la estabilidad glenohumeral, la geometría escápulo-humeral y el tejido subacromial subyacente aparecen como los factores causa-efecto resultantes. En consecuencia, el propósito de este estudio fue investigar el ángulo crítico del hombro y el índice acromial como parámetros interrelacionados dentro de la población sudafricana. La medición de ambos parámetros biomecánicos se realizó en 260 radiografías antero-posteriores (AP). Se realizó un estudio transversal que también incorporó la representación demográfica del grupo de la población que fue analizada. Los valores medios registrados tanto para el ángulo crítico del hombro (36,31 ± 5,84º) como para el índice del acromión (0,74 ± 0,13) sugirieron una artropatía del manguito rotador. Los resultados confirmaron las teorías de Nyffeler et al. (2006) y Moor et al. (2012) que aludían a la inclinación glenoide y a la cobertura acromial sobre la cabeza humeral. Se estableció una correlación de proporcionalidad significativa, verificada por un valor de P de 0,000, entre el índice acromial y el ángulo crítico del hombro, lo que puede ayudar a diferenciar entre los hombros asintomáticos normales y aquellos con enfermedad del manguito rotador. Además, estos predictores de degeneración del hombro pueden ser útiles como una herramienta preventiva contra la progresión del desgarro.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Shoulder / Acromion / Rotator Cuff Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: Anatomy Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Belgium / South Africa / United Arab Emirates Institution/Affiliation country: Ghent University/BE / Life Entabeni Hospital/ZA / University of KwaZulu-Natal/ZA / University of Medicine and Health Sciences/AE

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Shoulder / Acromion / Rotator Cuff Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: Anatomy Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Belgium / South Africa / United Arab Emirates Institution/Affiliation country: Ghent University/BE / Life Entabeni Hospital/ZA / University of KwaZulu-Natal/ZA / University of Medicine and Health Sciences/AE