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George Paraskevas1, Christos Lyrtzis2, Chrysanthos Chrysanthou3,2
1Department of Anatomy and Surgical Anatomy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Abstract:
Commonly, the suprascapular notch (SN), which is bridged by the superior transverse scapular ligament (STSL), carries the suprascapular nerve (SSN). Variations in the form of that notch, as well as partial or complete ossification of the STSL or other proper ligaments in the SN area, could potentially lead to SSN entrapment syndrome. The current study displays a very rare variant of coexistence of a shallow SN and a suprascapular foramen (SF) in a male scapula of unknown age. Similar cases of coexistence of an SN and an SF detected in the literature, as well as their clinical applications, are discussed.
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