| Congenital subacromial stenosis. | |
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PMID: 7727014 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Congenital subacromial stenosis is a previously undescribed entity that causes narrowing of the height of the subacromial space without proximal migration of the humerus. This study comprised 25 shoulders with congenital subacromial stenosis. All patients had either an impingement syndrome or rotator cuff tear. The average acromiohumeral interval was 4.7 mm. Fifteen of the 25 shoulders (60%) had rotator cuff tears. Patients requiring surgery comprised a bimodal age distribution: those with an impingement syndrome requiring decompression had an average age of 42, whereas those with rotator cuff tears requiring surgical treatment had an average age of 66. Study of a separate standard asymptomatic population of 84 patients showed that some younger individuals with congenital subacromial stenosis may be asymptomatic. However, the natural history seems to be a relentless progression to impingement and eventually to complete rotator cuff tear. Therefore, subacromial decompression is recommended in younger symptomatic individuals to prevent later rotator cuff tear. |
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Authors:
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S S Burkhart |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association Volume: 11 ISSN: 0749-8063 ISO Abbreviation: Arthroscopy Publication Date: 1995 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-05-26 Completed Date: 1995-05-26 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8506498 Medline TA: Arthroscopy Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 63-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA. |
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Acromion
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abnormalities* Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Constriction, Pathologic / congenital Humans Humerus / abnormalities* Joint Diseases / pathology*, radiography, surgery Middle Aged Rotator Cuff / injuries* Shoulder Joint / injuries*, radiography, surgery |
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