This socket is called the glenoid. 2012;132(7):905-19. <>
What is your diagnosis? When the shoulder joint ball slips out of the socket, the joint capsule (fiberous tissues that surround and protect the joint) can pull on the lower portion of the labrum and tear it. 
The shoulder is a very mobile and therefore unstable joint. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. AJR 1998; 171:763-768. Snyder et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 1993; 75:1175-1184. <>
It is seen in 75-100% of patients with anterior instability. Palmer W, Bancroft L, Bonar F et al. Images of a MR-arthrogram. When an "MRI with contrast" is ordered, contrast is injected into the vein, while the arthrogram injects contrast directly into the joint under fluoroscopy guidance. Surgeons will usually conduct a physical exam and order MRI or X-ray imaging, if necessary, to determine the severity of the injury and the appropriate treatment. 
At the time the article was last revised Yusra Sheikh had no recorded disclosures. The negative impact that posterior labral injuries have on a combine participants early NFL performance is important to consider especially because of how often these injuries occur among elite football players. First notice the Hill-Sachs defect indicating a prior anterior dislocation (blue arrow). Some SLAP injuries require cutting the biceps tendon attachment. Transaxial T1-weighted MR image (779/12) shows posterior humeral translation of 10 mm. Mohana-Borges A, Chung C, Resnick D. Superior Labral Anteroposterior Tear: Classification and Diagnosis on MRI and MR Arthrography. On MR arthrography it is customary to combine T1, T1 FS and T2 
A displaced tear of the posterior labrum (arrow) is present. During the physicial examination, your doctor will check the range of motion, strength, and stability of your shoulder. This differs from an acute injury in a person under the age of 40. This type of tear occurs at the front of the upper arm where the biceps tendon connects to the shoulder. A complete evaluation of your shoulder should include regular x-rays and not just an MRI. "If physical therapy fails and the athlete still cant complete overhead motions, or the shoulder continues to dislocate, surgical treatment might be required to reattach the torn ligaments and labrum to the bone," says Dr. Fealy. Clinical History: A 72 year-old male presents with severe left shoulder pain and limited motion following a fall 10 days earlier. Posterior dislocation-fracture. Consecutive fat-suppressed proton density-weighted axial images at the mid glenoid in a football player with persistent shoulder pain reveals mild glenoid dysplasia, with a rounded contour of the posterior glenoid rim (arrows). SLAP is an acronym that stands for 'Superior Labral tear from Anterior to Posterior'. On MR a Hill-Sachs defect is seen at or above the level of the coracoid process. MR interpreters should be aware that at %PDF-1.5
The Bennett lesion (Fig. McCauley T. MR Imaging of the Glenoid Labrum. Imaging signs of posterior glenohumeral instability. 2 Ovesen J, Sojbjerg JO. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Year Book; p325-9, 1990. Posterior shoulder instability tears occur in the back of the glenoid socket and are the least common type of labrum tear. Type 1 tears are often seen in people who are middle-aged or older. The anterior labrum is absent on the glenoid rim. The biceps tendon is medially dislocated (short arrow). Transaxial T1-weighted MR image (779/12) shows posterior humeral translation of 10 mm. Tearing of the inferior glenohumeral ligament at the humeral attachment (blue arrow) is also evident. Glenoid dysplasia, also referred to as glenoid hypoplasia and posterior glenoid rim deficiency, is now increasingly recognized as an anatomic variant that predisposes patients to posterior glenohumeral instability. 6,11,16,17 In the current study, 244 of the shoulders that underwent shoulder MRI demonstrated a posterior glenoid labral tear The shoulder, because of its wide range of motion, is anatomically predisposed to instability, but the vast majority of shoulder instability is anterior, with posterior instability estimated to affect 2-10% of unstable shoulders.1Although anterior shoulder dislocations have been recognized since the dawn of medicine, the first medical description of posterior shoulder dislocation did not occur until 1822.2In modern times, posterior shoulder instability is still a commonly missed diagnosis, in part due to a decreased index of suspicion for the entity among many physicians. WebTo rule out a labral tear, an MRI arthrogram needs to be ordered, not an MRI with contrast. 12) or at the humeral attachment (Fig. 7. 3. Sometimes an axillary view can be of help, but when in doubt go to CT. Notice extention of the SLAP-tear further to posterior (red arrow). 6 1707-1715. by Michel De Maeseneer et al Dynamic stabilizers of the glenohumeral joint include the rotator cuff and shoulder musculature. Tears to the specialized cartilage tissue in the shoulder known as the labrum can cause pain and instability in the shoulder. 4 0 obj
A displaced tear of the posteroinferior labrum is present, with a torn piece of periosteum (arrow) remaining attached to the posterior labrum. no financial relationships to ineligible companies to disclose. There is an ongoing debate on whether direct MR arthrography is superior to conventional MR in detecting labral tears. During arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts the arthroscope and small instruments into your shoulder joint. It also serves as an attachment point for many of the ligaments of the shoulder, as well as one of the tendons from the biceps muscle in the arm. Constant balancing of static and dynamic stabilizers is required to maintain glenohumeral stability. A mid-substance tear of the posterior capsule is present with the medial component appearing lax and retracted (arrow). A study in cadavers. A tear extends across the base of the posterior labrum (arrowheads), and mild posterior subluxation of the humeral head relative to the glenoid is present. The arrow points to the intact periosteum. In cases of complicated injuries and repairs, full recovery may take several months. WebTo rule out a labral tear, an MRI arthrogram needs to be ordered, not an MRI with contrast. 35-year-old man with shoulder pain and decreased range of motion. The anterior labrum is absent at the 1-3 o 'clock position Provencher MT, Dewing CB, Bell SJ, McCormick F, Solomon DJ, Rooney TB, Stanley M.An analysis of the rotator interval in patients with anterior, posterior, and multidirectional shoulder instability. This top area is also where the biceps tendon attaches to the labrum. 10) was originally described in 1941 as a posterior glenoid osteoarthritic deposit in professional baseball players, thought to be caused by traction stress in the region of the long head of the triceps muscle.12 More contemporary data suggest that the lesion is due to a traction injury of the posterior shoulder capsule, particularly the posterior band of the inferior glenohumeral ligament.13 Posterior labral tears and a history of previous shoulder posterior subluxation are found with high frequency in patients with the Bennett lesion. The two most common types of labral injuries are the SLAP teartearand Bankart tear. MRA( ) . In a 20 year-old football player following acute injury, a reverse Bankart lesion is present. De Maeseneer M, Van Roy F, Lenchik L et al. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2016). The ABER-view shows an absent antero-inferior labrum. Webshoulder. MR interpreters should be aware that at Surgery of the Shoulder. Fig. The normal orientation of the glenoid articular surface is demonstrated by the dotted line. The humeral head is almost always displaced anteriorly and medially below the coracoid process. Examples include the reverse Bankart lesion, the POLPSA lesion, and the posterior GLAD lesion (sometimes referred to as a PLAD lesion) (Figs. 
Patients with periosteal sleeve avulsions, such as the POLPSA, are more likely to be symptomatic.9. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. How long you require a sling depends upon the severity of your injury. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. This may require simply removing the torn part of the labrum, or reattaching the torn part using stitches. The image on the right is rotated 90? WebThe posterior capsule is torn at the humeral attachment (arrow). It is composed of two articulations; the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints. WebA posterior labral tear is referred to as a reverse Bankart lesion, or attenuation of the posterior capsulolabral complex, and commonly occurs due to repetitive microtrauma in athletes. endobj
Ferrari JD, Ferrari DA, Coumas J, Pappas AM. 
Bankart lesions with an osseus fragment are common findings in patients with an anterior dislocation and are frequently seen on the x-rays or CT-scan. 6. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. In: Post M, Morrey BF, Hawkins RJ, editors. McLaughlin, HL. Physical therapy. 6 Fery A: Results of treatment of anterior serratus paralysis. The example of shoulder plain x-ray shows bones very well. Posterior Instability of the Glenohumeral Joint: Diagnosis and Management. HAGL is a Humeral Avulsion of the inferior Glenohumeral Ligament. It is, however, becoming more frequently recognized, particularly in athletes such as football players and weightlifters, in which posterior glenohumeral instability has achieved increased awareness.3 As McLaughlin stated in 19634, the clinical diagnosis is clear-cut and unmistakable, but only when the posterior subluxation is suspected. On coronal images you want to make sure whether this is a variant like a labral recess or labral foramen or whether this is a SLAP. Injuries isolated to labrum and capsule can often be successfully repaired with arthroscopic techniques including capsulolabral repair, capsular shift, and capsular shrinkage. . 2. This is a bone defect as result of the impaction of the glenoid rim on the humeral head. The labrum acts both as a bumper and as an attachment point for the ligaments of the shoulder. 2015;6(9):660-71. Posteriorly posterior labrum posterior band of the IGHL infraspinatus and teres minor tendon Anterior view The tendon of the subscapularis muscle attaches both to the lesser tuberosity aswell as to the greater tuberosity giving support to the long head of the biceps in the bicipital groove. (14a) Normal capsular appearance on an axial fat-suppressed T1-weighted MR arthrographic image. MR Arthrography of the Posterior Labrocapsular Complex: Relationship with Glenohumeral Joint Alignment and Clinical Posterior Instability. Glossary of Terms for Musculoskeletal Radiology. A posterior labral tear (reverse Bankart) is also present (arrowhead), and a bone bruise is seen within the anterior humeral head (asterisk). Fluid distends the joint and only lies along the inner margin of the joint capsule (arrowheads). WebThe labrum of the shoulder is made of soft tissue so it will not show up on an x-ray. This in turn creates instability because the breached labrum makes it easier for the shoulder to dislocate again. Saupe N, White LM, Bleakney R, et al. At first, the repair needs to be protected while the labrum heals. Acromion Glenoid Head of Humerus Shaft of Humerus Rotator cuff muscle Deltoid muscle The ligaments also help prevent the shoulder from dislocating. AJR June 2000 vol. A number of biomechanical studies have demonstrated the importance of both posterior and anterior capsuloligamentous structures in maintaining static posterior stability. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 07 Apr 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-74948, {"containerId":"expandableQuestionsContainer","displayRelatedArticles":true,"displayNextQuestion":true,"displaySkipQuestion":true,"articleId":74948,"questionManager":null,"mcqUrl":"https://radiopaedia.org/articles/glenoid-labral-tear/questions/1679?lang=us"}. Surgery may be required if the tear gets worse or does not improve after physical therapy. However,patients with acute lesions often have joint effusion, which also distends the joint space, making the contrast administration unnecessary. Figure 1. 
At the time the article was last revised Doaa Faris Jabaz had Sometimes the displacement is difficult to appreciate, especially when the transscapular-Y view is slightly rotated. In general, nonsurgical treatment is usually most appropriate for older patients who do not engage in regular physical activity, while younger athletes who regularly participate in higher impact sports can expect recurrence and may want to consider arthroscopic surgery. However, your doctor may order x-rays to make sure there are no other problems in your shoulder, such as arthritis or fractures. Scroll through the images. 6). . The images show a partial tear of the anteroinferior labrum with adjacent cartilage damage at the 4-6 o 'clock position (arrows). Normal shoulder MRI. This cyst can also cause posterior shoulder pain, and when it is large, it can compress the suprascapular nerve, causing weakness of shoulder rotation. He or she may perform specific tests by placing your arm in different positions to reproduce your symptoms. Notice the detatched labrum at the 6-9 o'clock position on the sagittal MR-arthrogram. On the transscapular-Y view the humeral head is displaced posteriorly. A Meta-Analysis of the Diagnostic Test Accuracy of MRA and MRI for the Detection of Glenoid Labral Injury. Wirth MA, Lyons FR, Rockwood CA Jr. Hypoplasia of the glenoid: a review of sixteen patients. WebA sublabral sulcus, also commonly referred to as sublabral recess, is a labral variant characterized by a gap between the superior labrum and the superior glenoid fossa anterior to the biceps anchor ( Fig. Currently, the improved appreciation of the various components providing stability to the glenohumeral joint and the more accurate diagnosis of soft tissue injuries through MRI have allowed a more tailored approach. The major restraints to posterior instability include the posterior capsule and glenohumeral ligaments, the rotator interval, the labrum, the glenoid, and the musculature of the rotator cuff and shoulder. The bumper helps prevent the shoulder from dislocating. Continue with the images in ABER-position. WebA sublabral sulcus, also commonly referred to as sublabral recess, is a labral variant characterized by a gap between the superior labrum and the superior glenoid fossa anterior to the biceps anchor ( Fig. In general, throwing athletes can return to early interval throwing 3 to 4 months after surgery. Your surgeon will determine how best to repair your SLAP injury once he or she sees it fully during arthroscopic surgery. Case 7: type II with greater tuberosity fracture, Cas 10: type IV - double "Oreo cookie" sign, View Frank Gaillard's current disclosures, View Doaa Faris Jabaz's current disclosures, see full revision history and disclosures, in younger patients (<40 years of age) these are associated with, in older patients (>40 years of age) they are associated with, type I tears are usually asymptomatic and do not require treatment, type II tears require surgical reattachment, type III tears usually require resection of the bucket handle tear, high T2 signal or contrast curves laterally, high signal or contrast extends posteriorly to the biceps anchor, 1. It is above or at the level of the coracoid in the first 18 mm of the proximal humeral head. True dysplasia should be visible on at least two axials slices cephalad to the most inferior slice of the glenoid (Fig. Glenoid Dysplasia: Incidence and Association with Posterior Labral Tears as Evaluated on MRI. 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The shoulder is a very mobile and therefore unstable joint. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. AJR 1998; 171:763-768. Snyder et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 1993; 75:1175-1184. <>
It is seen in 75-100% of patients with anterior instability. Palmer W, Bancroft L, Bonar F et al. Images of a MR-arthrogram. When an "MRI with contrast" is ordered, contrast is injected into the vein, while the arthrogram injects contrast directly into the joint under fluoroscopy guidance. Surgeons will usually conduct a physical exam and order MRI or X-ray imaging, if necessary, to determine the severity of the injury and the appropriate treatment. At the time the article was last revised Yusra Sheikh had no recorded disclosures. The negative impact that posterior labral injuries have on a combine participants early NFL performance is important to consider especially because of how often these injuries occur among elite football players. First notice the Hill-Sachs defect indicating a prior anterior dislocation (blue arrow). Some SLAP injuries require cutting the biceps tendon attachment. Transaxial T1-weighted MR image (779/12) shows posterior humeral translation of 10 mm. Mohana-Borges A, Chung C, Resnick D. Superior Labral Anteroposterior Tear: Classification and Diagnosis on MRI and MR Arthrography. On MR arthrography it is customary to combine T1, T1 FS and T2 A displaced tear of the posterior labrum (arrow) is present. During the physicial examination, your doctor will check the range of motion, strength, and stability of your shoulder. This differs from an acute injury in a person under the age of 40. This type of tear occurs at the front of the upper arm where the biceps tendon connects to the shoulder. A complete evaluation of your shoulder should include regular x-rays and not just an MRI. "If physical therapy fails and the athlete still cant complete overhead motions, or the shoulder continues to dislocate, surgical treatment might be required to reattach the torn ligaments and labrum to the bone," says Dr. Fealy. Clinical History: A 72 year-old male presents with severe left shoulder pain and limited motion following a fall 10 days earlier. Posterior dislocation-fracture. Consecutive fat-suppressed proton density-weighted axial images at the mid glenoid in a football player with persistent shoulder pain reveals mild glenoid dysplasia, with a rounded contour of the posterior glenoid rim (arrows). SLAP is an acronym that stands for 'Superior Labral tear from Anterior to Posterior'. On MR a Hill-Sachs defect is seen at or above the level of the coracoid process. MR interpreters should be aware that at %PDF-1.5
The Bennett lesion (Fig. McCauley T. MR Imaging of the Glenoid Labrum. Imaging signs of posterior glenohumeral instability. 2 Ovesen J, Sojbjerg JO. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Year Book; p325-9, 1990. Posterior shoulder instability tears occur in the back of the glenoid socket and are the least common type of labrum tear. Type 1 tears are often seen in people who are middle-aged or older. The anterior labrum is absent on the glenoid rim. The biceps tendon is medially dislocated (short arrow). Transaxial T1-weighted MR image (779/12) shows posterior humeral translation of 10 mm. Tearing of the inferior glenohumeral ligament at the humeral attachment (blue arrow) is also evident. Glenoid dysplasia, also referred to as glenoid hypoplasia and posterior glenoid rim deficiency, is now increasingly recognized as an anatomic variant that predisposes patients to posterior glenohumeral instability. 6,11,16,17 In the current study, 244 of the shoulders that underwent shoulder MRI demonstrated a posterior glenoid labral tear The shoulder, because of its wide range of motion, is anatomically predisposed to instability, but the vast majority of shoulder instability is anterior, with posterior instability estimated to affect 2-10% of unstable shoulders.1Although anterior shoulder dislocations have been recognized since the dawn of medicine, the first medical description of posterior shoulder dislocation did not occur until 1822.2In modern times, posterior shoulder instability is still a commonly missed diagnosis, in part due to a decreased index of suspicion for the entity among many physicians. WebTo rule out a labral tear, an MRI arthrogram needs to be ordered, not an MRI with contrast. 12) or at the humeral attachment (Fig. 7. 3. Sometimes an axillary view can be of help, but when in doubt go to CT. Notice extention of the SLAP-tear further to posterior (red arrow). 6 1707-1715. by Michel De Maeseneer et al Dynamic stabilizers of the glenohumeral joint include the rotator cuff and shoulder musculature. Tears to the specialized cartilage tissue in the shoulder known as the labrum can cause pain and instability in the shoulder. 4 0 obj
A displaced tear of the posteroinferior labrum is present, with a torn piece of periosteum (arrow) remaining attached to the posterior labrum. no financial relationships to ineligible companies to disclose. There is an ongoing debate on whether direct MR arthrography is superior to conventional MR in detecting labral tears. During arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts the arthroscope and small instruments into your shoulder joint. It also serves as an attachment point for many of the ligaments of the shoulder, as well as one of the tendons from the biceps muscle in the arm. Constant balancing of static and dynamic stabilizers is required to maintain glenohumeral stability. A mid-substance tear of the posterior capsule is present with the medial component appearing lax and retracted (arrow). A study in cadavers. A tear extends across the base of the posterior labrum (arrowheads), and mild posterior subluxation of the humeral head relative to the glenoid is present. The arrow points to the intact periosteum. In cases of complicated injuries and repairs, full recovery may take several months. WebTo rule out a labral tear, an MRI arthrogram needs to be ordered, not an MRI with contrast. 35-year-old man with shoulder pain and decreased range of motion. The anterior labrum is absent at the 1-3 o 'clock position Provencher MT, Dewing CB, Bell SJ, McCormick F, Solomon DJ, Rooney TB, Stanley M.An analysis of the rotator interval in patients with anterior, posterior, and multidirectional shoulder instability. This top area is also where the biceps tendon attaches to the labrum. 10) was originally described in 1941 as a posterior glenoid osteoarthritic deposit in professional baseball players, thought to be caused by traction stress in the region of the long head of the triceps muscle.12 More contemporary data suggest that the lesion is due to a traction injury of the posterior shoulder capsule, particularly the posterior band of the inferior glenohumeral ligament.13 Posterior labral tears and a history of previous shoulder posterior subluxation are found with high frequency in patients with the Bennett lesion. The two most common types of labral injuries are the SLAP teartearand Bankart tear. MRA( ) . In a 20 year-old football player following acute injury, a reverse Bankart lesion is present. De Maeseneer M, Van Roy F, Lenchik L et al. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2016). The ABER-view shows an absent antero-inferior labrum. Webshoulder. MR interpreters should be aware that at Surgery of the Shoulder. Fig. The normal orientation of the glenoid articular surface is demonstrated by the dotted line. The humeral head is almost always displaced anteriorly and medially below the coracoid process. Examples include the reverse Bankart lesion, the POLPSA lesion, and the posterior GLAD lesion (sometimes referred to as a PLAD lesion) (Figs. Patients with periosteal sleeve avulsions, such as the POLPSA, are more likely to be symptomatic.9. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. How long you require a sling depends upon the severity of your injury. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. This may require simply removing the torn part of the labrum, or reattaching the torn part using stitches. The image on the right is rotated 90? WebThe posterior capsule is torn at the humeral attachment (arrow). It is composed of two articulations; the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints. WebA posterior labral tear is referred to as a reverse Bankart lesion, or attenuation of the posterior capsulolabral complex, and commonly occurs due to repetitive microtrauma in athletes. endobj
Ferrari JD, Ferrari DA, Coumas J, Pappas AM. Bankart lesions with an osseus fragment are common findings in patients with an anterior dislocation and are frequently seen on the x-rays or CT-scan. 6. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. In: Post M, Morrey BF, Hawkins RJ, editors. McLaughlin, HL. Physical therapy. 6 Fery A: Results of treatment of anterior serratus paralysis. The example of shoulder plain x-ray shows bones very well. Posterior Instability of the Glenohumeral Joint: Diagnosis and Management. HAGL is a Humeral Avulsion of the inferior Glenohumeral Ligament. It is, however, becoming more frequently recognized, particularly in athletes such as football players and weightlifters, in which posterior glenohumeral instability has achieved increased awareness.3 As McLaughlin stated in 19634, the clinical diagnosis is clear-cut and unmistakable, but only when the posterior subluxation is suspected. On coronal images you want to make sure whether this is a variant like a labral recess or labral foramen or whether this is a SLAP. Injuries isolated to labrum and capsule can often be successfully repaired with arthroscopic techniques including capsulolabral repair, capsular shift, and capsular shrinkage. . 2. This is a bone defect as result of the impaction of the glenoid rim on the humeral head. The labrum acts both as a bumper and as an attachment point for the ligaments of the shoulder. 2015;6(9):660-71. Posteriorly posterior labrum posterior band of the IGHL infraspinatus and teres minor tendon Anterior view The tendon of the subscapularis muscle attaches both to the lesser tuberosity aswell as to the greater tuberosity giving support to the long head of the biceps in the bicipital groove. (14a) Normal capsular appearance on an axial fat-suppressed T1-weighted MR arthrographic image. MR Arthrography of the Posterior Labrocapsular Complex: Relationship with Glenohumeral Joint Alignment and Clinical Posterior Instability. Glossary of Terms for Musculoskeletal Radiology. A posterior labral tear (reverse Bankart) is also present (arrowhead), and a bone bruise is seen within the anterior humeral head (asterisk). Fluid distends the joint and only lies along the inner margin of the joint capsule (arrowheads). WebThe labrum of the shoulder is made of soft tissue so it will not show up on an x-ray. This in turn creates instability because the breached labrum makes it easier for the shoulder to dislocate again. Saupe N, White LM, Bleakney R, et al. At first, the repair needs to be protected while the labrum heals. Acromion Glenoid Head of Humerus Shaft of Humerus Rotator cuff muscle Deltoid muscle The ligaments also help prevent the shoulder from dislocating. AJR June 2000 vol. A number of biomechanical studies have demonstrated the importance of both posterior and anterior capsuloligamentous structures in maintaining static posterior stability. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 07 Apr 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-74948, {"containerId":"expandableQuestionsContainer","displayRelatedArticles":true,"displayNextQuestion":true,"displaySkipQuestion":true,"articleId":74948,"questionManager":null,"mcqUrl":"https://radiopaedia.org/articles/glenoid-labral-tear/questions/1679?lang=us"}. Surgery may be required if the tear gets worse or does not improve after physical therapy. However,patients with acute lesions often have joint effusion, which also distends the joint space, making the contrast administration unnecessary. Figure 1. At the time the article was last revised Doaa Faris Jabaz had Sometimes the displacement is difficult to appreciate, especially when the transscapular-Y view is slightly rotated. In general, nonsurgical treatment is usually most appropriate for older patients who do not engage in regular physical activity, while younger athletes who regularly participate in higher impact sports can expect recurrence and may want to consider arthroscopic surgery. However, your doctor may order x-rays to make sure there are no other problems in your shoulder, such as arthritis or fractures. Scroll through the images. 6). . The images show a partial tear of the anteroinferior labrum with adjacent cartilage damage at the 4-6 o 'clock position (arrows). Normal shoulder MRI. This cyst can also cause posterior shoulder pain, and when it is large, it can compress the suprascapular nerve, causing weakness of shoulder rotation. He or she may perform specific tests by placing your arm in different positions to reproduce your symptoms. Notice the detatched labrum at the 6-9 o'clock position on the sagittal MR-arthrogram. On the transscapular-Y view the humeral head is displaced posteriorly. A Meta-Analysis of the Diagnostic Test Accuracy of MRA and MRI for the Detection of Glenoid Labral Injury. Wirth MA, Lyons FR, Rockwood CA Jr. Hypoplasia of the glenoid: a review of sixteen patients. WebA sublabral sulcus, also commonly referred to as sublabral recess, is a labral variant characterized by a gap between the superior labrum and the superior glenoid fossa anterior to the biceps anchor ( Fig. Currently, the improved appreciation of the various components providing stability to the glenohumeral joint and the more accurate diagnosis of soft tissue injuries through MRI have allowed a more tailored approach. The major restraints to posterior instability include the posterior capsule and glenohumeral ligaments, the rotator interval, the labrum, the glenoid, and the musculature of the rotator cuff and shoulder. The bumper helps prevent the shoulder from dislocating. Continue with the images in ABER-position. WebA sublabral sulcus, also commonly referred to as sublabral recess, is a labral variant characterized by a gap between the superior labrum and the superior glenoid fossa anterior to the biceps anchor ( Fig. In general, throwing athletes can return to early interval throwing 3 to 4 months after surgery. Your surgeon will determine how best to repair your SLAP injury once he or she sees it fully during arthroscopic surgery. Case 7: type II with greater tuberosity fracture, Cas 10: type IV - double "Oreo cookie" sign, View Frank Gaillard's current disclosures, View Doaa Faris Jabaz's current disclosures, see full revision history and disclosures, in younger patients (<40 years of age) these are associated with, in older patients (>40 years of age) they are associated with, type I tears are usually asymptomatic and do not require treatment, type II tears require surgical reattachment, type III tears usually require resection of the bucket handle tear, high T2 signal or contrast curves laterally, high signal or contrast extends posteriorly to the biceps anchor, 1. It is above or at the level of the coracoid in the first 18 mm of the proximal humeral head. True dysplasia should be visible on at least two axials slices cephalad to the most inferior slice of the glenoid (Fig. Glenoid Dysplasia: Incidence and Association with Posterior Labral Tears as Evaluated on MRI. 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