Variations in the Anatomic Morphology of the Scapular Spine and Implications on Fracture After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty.
Simon D ArchambaultRafael KakazuAndrew E JimenezTeja PolisettyAntonio CusanoDaniel P BertholdLukas N MuenchMark CoteMaria G SlaterJonathan C LevyAugustus D MazzoccaPublished in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2024)
Patients with a thicker acromions (Z1) and thinner medial scapular spines (Z3) have increased fracture risk. Understanding anatomic scapular morphology may allow for better identification of high-risk patients preoperatively.