先天性高肩胛症的局部解剖特征及手术治疗

目的 :报道先天性高肩胛症的病理及局部解剖特征及其手术疗效。方法 :临床观察了 12例先天性高肩胛症软组织和骨骼的局部解剖特点 ,并采用肩胛骨上部切除和改良Woodward手术联合治疗。结果 :随访 12～ 3 0个月 ,肩胛骨下移 1～ 2肋间隙 ,平均 1.7肋间隙 ,肩部外观、肩关节功能均明显改善。结论 :先天性高肩胛症为软组织和骨骼的复合病变 ,联合手术可明显改善畸形和关节功能     

肩胛提肌瓣的应用解剖

在34侧成人尸体上,观察测量了肩胛提肌的形态、血供和神经支配。测得肌前缘长12.9cm;后缘长13.8cm。肌的血供:上1/2主要来自颈升动脉的分支,下1/2来自颈横动脉和颈浅动脉的分支。神经来自颈神经2～5前支的分支。根据观察结果我们认为肩胛提肌瓣移位修复口底缺损或在颈部行放射治疗时用来复盖颈部大血管等术中,是一块较为理想的供肌。     

Concurrent validity of inclinometer measures of scapular and clavicular positions in arm elevation

Objective: To assess concurrent validity, between and within-day reliability of scapular and clavicular digital inclinometer measures. Design: Test–retest and concurrent validity. Setting: Laboratory. Participants: Twenty-three participants with and without shoulder symptoms. Main Outcome Measures: Static positions of scapular upward rotation, anterior/posterior tilting and clavicular elevation were measured between days with an inclinometer and compared to a 3-dimensional electromagnetic tracking system in different positions of sagittal plane humeral elevation (neutral, 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°). The two methods were compared using a two-way Analysis of Variance. Linear regressions at each arm position were also performed to further assess concurrent validity. Results: Between-day reliability demonstrated Intraclass Correlation Coefficients ≥ 0.50 for all comparisons. There were statistically significant differences between methods or interactions of method and arm position for clavicle elevation (p = 0.004, maximum offset between methods 7.7º in the neutral position), and scapular upward rotation (p = 0.001). For scapular upward rotation, the maximum difference between methods was less than 2° across all humeral positions. Clavicle elevation (r = 0.67–0.82) and scapular upward rotation (r = 0.57–0.81) demonstrated higher correlations between measurement methods than scapular anterior/posterior tilt (r = 0.10–0.67). Conclusions: Concurrent validity in assessing scapular upward rotation and clavicle elevation with an inclinometer was shown when compared with electromagnetic tracking. However, the inclinometer method may not have adequate concurrent validity to clinically measure scapular anterior/posterior tilting.     

Exploring the functional morphology of the Gorilla shoulder through musculoskeletal modelling

Musculoskeletal computer models allow us to quantitatively relate morphological features to biomechanical performance. In non-human apes, certain morphological features have long been linked to greater arm abduction potential and increased arm-raising performance, compared to humans. Here, we present the first musculoskeletal model of a western lowland gorilla shoulder to test some of these long-standing proposals. Estimates of moment arms and moments of the glenohumeral abductors (deltoid, supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles) over arm abduction were conducted for the gorilla model and a previously published human shoulder model. Contrary to previous assumptions, we found that overall glenohumeral abduction potential is similar between Gorilla and Homo. However, gorillas differ by maintaining high abduction moment capacity with the arm raised above horizontal. This difference is linked to a disparity in soft tissue properties, indicating that scapular morphological features like a cranially oriented scapular spine and glenoid do not enhance the abductor function of the gorilla glenohumeral muscles. A functional enhancement due to differences in skeletal morphology was only demonstrated in the gorilla supraspinatus muscle. Contrary to earlier ideas linking a more obliquely oriented scapular spine to greater supraspinatus leverage, our results suggest that increased lateral projection of the greater tubercle of the humerus accounts for the greater biomechanical performance in Gorilla. This study enhances our understanding of the evolution of gorilla locomotion, as well as providing greater insight into the general interaction between anatomy, function and locomotor biomechanics.     

Restoration of the Orbital Aesthetic Subunit with the Thoracodorsal Artery System of Flaps in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy

Objectives To demonstrate the advantages of the thoracodorsal artery scapular tip autogenous transplant (Tdast) for patients requiring restoration of the orbital aesthetic subunit.Design Prospective case series.Setting Tertiary center.Participants Ten patients (M:F,6:4) with a mean age of 56 years (range, 21 to 78 years) underwent restoration of the orbital aesthetic subunit and radiation therapy between 2001 and 2008.Main Outcome Measures The two reconstructive advantages of the thoracodorsal artery system of flaps for orbital reconstruction are a long pedicle and the suitability of the scapula tip to meet the three-dimensional requirements of the orbit. Patients were assessed 1 year or more after treatment for cosmetic outcome, work status, and socialization.Results Eight of 10 patients benefited from the three-dimensional nature of the scapula tip bone and 7 of 10 avoided vein grafting. Four of five evaluable patients reported “frequently” socializing outside their home. Four of five evaluable patients working before undergoing their treatment were able to return to work posttreatment. Seven of nine patients with postoperative photographs had minimal or no facial contour deformity.Conclusions The Tdast can restore orbital contour without osteotomy, and the thoracodorsal artery system of flaps has a long vascular pedicle that reduces vein grafting. Patients have an acceptable cosmetic result and return to preoperative work status and socialization.