Anatomische normvarianten des superioren labrum-bizepssehnenanker-komplexes. Anatomische und kernspintomographische befunde

Translated title of the contribution: Normal anatomical variants of the superior labrum biceps tendon anchor complex. Anatomical and magnetic resonance findings

H. C. Harzmann, A. Burkart, K. Wörtler, T. Vaitl, A. B. Imhoff

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Abstract

There are difficulties in diagnosing pathologies of the labrum-biceps tendon complex (LBTC) because of the great individual variability of this structure. Anatomical variations, such as the sublabral recess, are frequently found and can also be misinterpreted as Andrews or SLAP II lesions. The etiology and mechanisms of creating such a sublabral recess are not exactly known. The examination of 31 cadaveric shoulder specimens from an age group between 49.3 and 83.6 years showed a sublabral recess in 63.6-85%. This high frequency of sublabral detachment of the labrum in older patients indicates that according to the high range of motion of the humeral head and therefore the changing angle of the long biceps tendon (LBS) a certain mobility of the superior LBTC is physiological and should not necessarily be seen as a sign of instability. Besides mobility-increasing factors such as overhead professions and sports with high repetitive maximal abduction and external rotation and the individual age, the type of insertion of the LBT at the glenoid influences the development of sublabral recess. Accordingly, posterior oriented insertion types of the LBT determine deeper and more posterior oriented sublabral recesses whereas in cases of anterior directed types of insertions no or less deep recesses can be found. Anamnestic aspects, such as the mechanism of injury and overhead activities, these macroscopic and functional associations in MR arthrography and arthroscopic inspection have to be considered in order to differentiate between physiological and traumatic changes of the labrum-biceps tendon complex.

Translated title of the contributionNormal anatomical variants of the superior labrum biceps tendon anchor complex. Anatomical and magnetic resonance findings
Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)586-594
Number of pages9
JournalOrthopade
Volume32
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2003

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