Complete Ossification of the Superior Transverse Scapular Ligament in a Nigerian Male Adult / Osificación Completa del Ligamento Transverso Escapular Superior en un Hombre Adulto Nigeriano
Int. j. morphol
;
23(2): 121-122, June 2005. ilus
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Complete ossification of the superior transverse scapular ligament is generally considered to be rare and has not been previously described in a Nigerian. In the diagnosis of suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome, variations in the anatomy of the superior transverse scapular ligament must be considered as possible etiologic factors, as illustrated by this case report.
RESUMEN
La osificación completa del ligamento transverso escapular superior es generalmente considerado como raro y no existen datos previamente descritos en nigerianos. En el diagnóstico del síndrome de compresión del nervio supraescapular, variaciones anatómicas del ligamento transverso escapular superior pueden ser consideradas un posible factor etiológico, como es el caso descrito.
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English
Journal:
Int. j. morphol
Journal subject:
Anatomy
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Nigeria
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Ibadan/NG
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