The critical acromial point: the anatomic location of the lateral acromion in the critical shoulder angle

Acromioplasty has been proposed as a means of altering elevated critical shoulder angles (CSAs). We aimed to localize the critical acromion point (CAP) responsible for the acromial contribution of the CSA and determine whether resection of the CAP can alter the CSA to a normal range.

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - October 27, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Michael R. Karns, Matthijs Jacxsens, William J. Uffmann, Dane C. Todd, Heath B. Henninger, Robert T. Burks Tags: Original Article Source Type: research