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Effect of intraarticular pressure on glenohumeral kinematics during a simulated abduction motion: a cadaveric study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:105. [PMID: 36750786 PMCID: PMC9906871 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06127-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The current understanding of glenohumeral joint stability is defined by active restrictions and passive stabilizers including naturally-occurring negative intraarticular pressure. Cadaveric specimens have been used to evaluate the role of intraarticular pressure on joint stability, although, while the shoulder's negative intraarticular pressure is universally acknowledged, it has been inconsistently accounted for. HYPOTHESIS During continuous, passive humeral abduction, releasing the native intraarticular pressure increases joint translation, and restoring this pressure decreases joint translations. STUDY DESIGN Descriptive Laboratory Study. METHODS A validated shoulder testing system was used to passively abduct the humerus in the scapular plane and measure joint translations for seven (n = 7) cadaveric specimens. The pressure within the glenohumeral joint was measured via a 25-gauge needle during passive abduction of the arm, which was released and subsequently restored. During motion, the rotator cuff muscles were loaded using stepper motors in a force feedback loop and electromagnetic sensors were used to continuously measure the position of the humerus and scapula. Joint translation was defined according to the instant center of rotation of the glenohumeral head according to the recommendations by the International Society of Biomechanics. RESULTS Area under the translation versus abduction angle curve suggests that releasing the pressure within the capsule results in significantly less posterior translation of the glenohumeral head as compared to intact (85-90˚, p < 0.05). Posterior and superior translations were reduced after 70˚ of abduction when the pressure within the joint was restored. CONCLUSION With our testing system employing a smooth continuous passive motion, we were able to show that releasing intraarticular pressure does not have a major effect on the path of humeral head motion during glenohumeral abduction. However, both violating the capsule and restoring intraarticular pressure after releasing alter glenohumeral translations. Future studies should study the effect of simultaneous external rotation and abduction on the relationship between joint motion and IAP, especially in higher degrees of abduction. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Thoroughly simulating the glenohumeral joint environment in the cadaveric setting may strengthen the conclusions that can be translated from this setting to the clinic.
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Williamson PM, Hanna P, Momenzadeh K, Lechtig A, Okajima S, Ramappa AJ, DeAngelis JP, Nazarian A. Effect of rotator cuff muscle activation on glenohumeral kinematics: A cadaveric study. J Biomech 2020; 105:109798. [PMID: 32423544 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.109798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Healthy shoulder function requires the coordination of the rotator cuff muscles to maintain the humeral head's position in the glenoid. While glenohumeral stability has been studied in various settings, few studies have characterized the effect of dynamic rotator cuff muscle loading on glenohumeral translation during shoulder motion. We hypothesize that dynamic rotator cuff muscle activation decreases joint translation during continuous passive abduction of the humerus in a cadaveric model of scapular plane glenohumeral abduction. The effect of different rotator cuff muscle activity on glenohumeral translation was assessed using a validated shoulder testing system. The Dynamic Load profile is a novel approach, based on musculoskeletal modeling of human subject motion. Passive humeral elevation in the scapular plane was applied via the testing system arm, while the rotator cuff muscles were activated according to the specified force profiles using stepper motors and a proportional control feedback loop. Glenohumeral translation was defined according to the International Society of Biomechanics. The Dynamic load profile minimized superior translation of the humeral head relative to the conventional loading profiles. The total magnitude of translation was not significantly different (0.805) among the loading profiles suggesting that the compressive forces from the rotator cuff primarily alter the direction of humeral head translation, not the magnitude. Rotator cuff muscle loading is an important element of cadaveric shoulder studies that must be considered to accurately simulate glenohumeral motion. A rotator cuff muscle activity profile based on human subject muscle activity reduces superior glenohumeral translation when compared to previous RC loading profiles.
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- Patrick M Williamson
- Boston University, Mechanical Engineering Department, Boston, MA, USA; Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yerevan State Medical University, Yerevan, Armenia.
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Williamson P, Mohamadi A, Ramappa AJ, DeAngelis JP, Nazarian A. Shoulder biomechanics of RC repair and Instability: A systematic review of cadaveric methodology. J Biomech 2019; 82:280-290. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 11/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Glenohumeral Joint Kinematics following Clavicular Fracture and Repairs. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0164549. [PMID: 28060814 PMCID: PMC5218560 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0164549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2016] [Accepted: 09/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background The purpose of this biomechanical study was to determine the effect of shortened clavicle malunion on the center of rotation of the glenohumeral (GH) joint, and the capacity of repair to restore baseline kinematics. Methods Six shoulders underwent automated abduction (ABD) and abbreviated throwing motion (ATM) using a 7-DoF automated upper extremity testing system in combination with an infrared motion capture system to measure the center of rotation of the GH joint. ATM was defined as pure lateral abduction and late cocking phase to the end of acceleration. Torsos with intact clavicle underwent testing to establish baseline kinematics. Then, the clavicles were subjected to midshaft fracture followed by kinematics testing. The fractured clavicles underwent repairs first by clavicle length restoration with plate fixation, and then by wiring of fragments with a 2-cm overlap to simulate shortened malunion. Kinematic testing was conducted after each repair technique. Center of rotation of the GH joint was plotted across all axes to outline 3D motion trajectory and area under the curve. Results Throughout ABD, malunion resulted in increased posterior and superior translation compared to baseline. Plate fixation restored posterior and superior translations at lower abduction angles but resulted in excess anterior and inferior translation at overhead angles. Throughout ATM, all conditions were significantly anterior and superior to baseline. Translation with malunion was situated anterior to the fractured and ORIF conditions at lower angles of external rotation. Plate fixation did not restore baseline anteroposterior or superoinferior translation at any angle measured. Conclusions This study illustrates the complex interplay of the clavicle and the GH joint. While abnormal clavicle alignment alters shoulder motion, restoration of clavicle length does not necessarily restore GH kinematics to baseline. Rehabilitation of the injured shoulder must address the osseous injury and the dynamic forces of the shoulder girdle.
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Walley KC, Haghpanah B, Hingsammer A, Harlow ER, Vaziri A, DeAngelis JP, Nazarian A, Ramappa AJ. Influence of disruption of the acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments on glenohumeral motion: a kinematic evaluation. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2016; 17:480. [PMID: 27855670 PMCID: PMC5112880 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-1330-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2016] [Accepted: 11/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Changes to the integrity of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint impact scapulothoracic and clavicular kinematics. AC ligaments provide anterior-posterior stability, while the coracoclavicular (CC) ligaments provide superior-inferior stability and a restraint to scapular internal rotation. The purpose of this cadaveric study was to describe the effect of sequential AC and CC sectioning on glenohumeral (GH) kinematics during abduction (ABD) of the arm. We hypothesized that complete AC ligament insult would result in altered GH translation in the anterior-posterior plane during abduction, while subsequent sectioning of both CC ligaments would result in an increasing inferior shift in GH translation. Methods Six cadaveric shoulders were studied to evaluate the impact of sequential sectioning of AC and CC ligaments on GH kinematics throughout an abduction motion in the coronal plane. Following an examination of the baseline, uninjured kinematics, the AC ligaments were then sectioned sequentially: (1) Anterior, (2) Inferior, (3) Posterior, and (4) Superior. Continued sectioning of CC ligamentous structures followed: the (5) trapezoid and then the (6) conoid ligaments. For each group, the GH translation and the area under the curve (AUC) were measured during abduction using an intact cadaveric shoulder. Total translation was calculated for each condition between ABD 30° and ABD 150° using the distance formula, and a univariate analysis was used to compare total translation for each axis during the different conditions. Results GH kinematics were not altered following sequential resection of the AC ligaments. Disruption of the trapezoid resulted in significant anterior and lateral displacement of the center of GH rotation. Sectioning the conoid ligament further increased the inferior shift in GH displacement. Conclusion A combined injury of the AC and CC ligaments significantly alters GH kinematics during abduction. Type III AC separations, result in a significant change in the shoulder’s motion and may warrant surgical reconstruction to restore normal function.
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- Kempland C Walley
- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. .,Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, Stoneman 10, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
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Haghpanah B, Walley KC, Hingsammer A, Harlow ER, Oftadeh R, Vaziri A, Ramappa AJ, DeAngelis JP, Nazarian A. The effect of the rotator interval on glenohumeral kinematics during abduction. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2016; 17:46. [PMID: 26818612 PMCID: PMC4730735 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-0898-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2015] [Accepted: 01/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background The rotator interval (RI) has been exploited as a potentially benign point of entry into the glenohumeral (GH) joint. Bounded by the supraspinatus, subscapularis and coracoid process of the scapula, the RI is believed to be important in the shoulder’s soft tissue balancing and function. However, the role of the RI in shoulder kinematics is not fully understood. The purpose of this study is to describe the effect of the RI on GH motion during abduction of the arm. Methods Six shoulders from three cadaveric torsos were studied to assess the impact of changes in the RI during abduction under four conditions: Intact (Baseline), Opened, Repaired (repaired with side-to-side tissue approximation, no overlap) and Tightened (repaired with 1 cm overlap). For each group, the GH translation and area under the Curve (AUC) were measured during abduction using an intact cadaveric shoulder (intact torso). Results GH kinematics varied in response to each intervention and throughout the entire abduction arc. Opening the RI caused a significant change in GH translation. The Repair and Tightened groups behaved similarly along all axes of GH motion. Conclusions The RI is central to normal GH kinematics. Any insult to the tissue’s integrity alters the shoulder’s motion throughout abduction. In this model, closing the RI side-to-side has the same effect as tightening the RI. Since suture closure may offer the same benefit as tightening the RI, clinicians should consider this effect when treating patients with shoulder laxity. This investigation provides an improved perspective on the role of the RI on GH kinematics during abduction. When managing shoulder pathology, surgeons should consider how these different methods of RI closure affect the joint’s motion. In different circumstances, the surgical approach to the RI can be tailored to address each patient’s specific needs.
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- Babak Haghpanah
- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, RN115, Boston, MA, 02215, USA. .,Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, RN115, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, RN115, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, RN115, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, RN115, Boston, MA, 02215, USA. .,Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, RN115, Boston, MA, 02215, USA. .,Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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DeAngelis JP, Hertz B, Wexler MT, Patel N, Walley KC, Harlow ER, Manoukian OS, Masoudi A, Vaziri A, Ramappa AJ, Nazarian A. Posterior Capsular Plication Constrains the Glenohumeral Joint by Drawing the Humeral Head Closer to the Glenoid and Resisting Abduction. Orthop J Sports Med 2015; 3:2325967115599347. [PMID: 26535390 PMCID: PMC4622307 DOI: 10.1177/2325967115599347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Shoulder pain is a common problem, with 30% to 50% of the American population affected annually. While the majority of these shoulder problems improve, there is a high rate of recurrence, as 54% of patients experience persistent symptoms 3 years after onset. PURPOSE Posterior shoulder tightness has been shown to alter glenohumeral (GH) kinematics. Clinically, posterior shoulder contractures result in a significant loss of internal rotation and abduction (ABD). In this study, the effect of a posterior capsular contracture on GH kinematics was investigated using an intact cadaveric shoulder without violating the joint capsule or the rotator cuff. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS Glenohumeral motion, humeral load, and subacromial contact pressure were measured in 6 fresh-frozen left shoulders during passive ABD from 60° to 100° using an automated robotic upper extremity testing system. Baseline values were compared with the experimental condition in which the full thickness of posterior tissues was plicated without decompressing the joint capsule. RESULTS Posterior soft tissue plication resulted in increased compression between the humeral head and the glenoid (axial load) at 90° of ABD. Throughout ABD, the posterior contracture increased the anterior and superior moment on the humeral head, but it did not change the GH kinematics in this intact model. As a result, there was no increase in the subacromial contact pressure during ABD with posterior plication. CONCLUSION In an intact cadaveric shoulder, posterior contracture does not alter GH motion or subacromial contact pressure during passive ABD. By tightening the soft tissue envelope posteriorly, there is an increase in compressive load on the articular cartilage and anterior/superior force on the humeral head. These findings suggest that subacromial impingement in the setting of a posterior soft tissue contracture may result from alterations in scapulothoracic motion, not changes in GH kinematics. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This investigation demonstrates that posterior capsular plication increases the axial load on the shoulder joint during ABD. While a significant difference from baseline was observed in the plicated condition, posterior capsular plication did not change GH motion or subacromial contact pressure significantly.
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- Joseph P DeAngelis
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. ; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. ; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. ; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. ; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. ; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. ; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Cereatti A, Rosso C, Nazarian A, DeAngelis JP, Ramappa AJ, Croce UD. Scapular Motion Tracking Using Acromion Skin Marker Cluster: In Vitro Accuracy Assessment. J Med Biol Eng 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s40846-015-0010-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Rosso C, Mueller AM, McKenzie B, Entezari V, Cereatti A, Della Croce U, Ramappa AJ, Nazarian A, DeAngelis JP. Bulk effect of the deltoid muscle on the glenohumeral joint. J Exp Orthop 2014; 1:14. [PMID: 26914759 PMCID: PMC4546007 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-014-0014-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2014] [Accepted: 08/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background There remains controversy on the role of the deltoid on glenohumeral translations during basic and pitching motions. We thus studied the passive effect of the deltoid on the deltoid glenohumeral joint center (GHJC). Methods Six shoulders were tested using an automated mechanical system. A baseline motion pattern of the intact specimen was contrasted with glenohumeral translation after removal of the deltoid. Each condition was evaluated in abduction (ABD) and an abbreviated throwing motion (ATM) using retro-reflective, bone-embedded markers. The absolute trajectory and the area under the curve (AUC) for each motion were calculated and glenohumeral kinematics with respect to the GH translation were compared. Results The removal of the deltoid resulted in significant changes of the GH translation. During 30-60° of ABD, it resulted in a superior and more anterior GH translation, while in the 60-90° segment in a more inferior and medial GH translation. During 90-120°, the GH translation was medialized. In the pitching motion from maximum external rotation to 90° of external rotation (ER), the removal of the deltoid resulted in a more superior, anterior and lateral GH translation. Thus limits anterior translation in the abduction-external rotation position. In the remaining segments (90-80° and 80-45° of ER), it resulted in a lateralization of the GH translation. Conclusions Modelling the throwing shoulder, the deltoid has a significant influence on glenohumeral motion. Athletes with deltoid dysfunction and limited range of motion are at risk for injury due to the resulting change in their throwing mechanics.
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- Claudio Rosso
- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. .,Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland. .,Altius Swiss Sportsmed Center, Rheinfelden, Switzerland.
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. .,Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Information Engineering Unit, POLCOMING Department, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
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- Information Engineering Unit, POLCOMING Department, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, Stoneman 10, Boston, 02215, MA, USA.
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, Stoneman 10, Boston, 02215, MA, USA.
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Mueller AM, Rosso C, Entezari V, McKenzie B, Hasebroock A, Cereatti A, Della Croce U, Nazarian A, Ramappa AJ, DeAngelis JP. The effect of supraspinatus tears on glenohumeral translations in passive pitching motion. Am J Sports Med 2014; 42:2455-62. [PMID: 25201441 DOI: 10.1177/0363546514547348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Supraspinatus tears are common in pitchers. However, the effect of these tears on glenohumeral (GH) mechanics is incompletely understood. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS To describe the effect of supraspinatus tears and repairs on GH kinematics during an abbreviated throwing motion using the intact shoulder girdle. The hypothesis was that supraspinatus tears would lead to an increase of GH translation in the coronal plane and supraspinatus repairs would restore GH kinematics. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS Six shoulders from 3 fresh-frozen cadavers were tested in a novel 7 degrees of freedom robotic testing system. Torsos were mounted and the wrist was pinned to an actuator mounted on an upper frame. After the deltoid was removed, the shoulders were studied during an abbreviated throwing motion (ATM) from maximum external rotation to the midcoronal plane to establish a baseline. The ATM was repeated after creation of a 1-cm supraspinatus tear, after creation of a 3-cm supraspinatus tear, and after repair with a transosseous equivalent (TOE) technique. Retroreflective bone markers and high-speed infrared cameras were used to measure GH kinematics and calculate the center of rotation of the GH joint (CORGH) instantaneously. RESULTS The 1- and 3-cm supraspinatus tears did not significantly alter GH translation. The TOE repair shifted the CORGH posteriorly, as evidenced by a significant decrease in the overall GH translation in all 3 planes (P = .003, .019, and .026, for x-y, y-z, and x-z planes, respectively). CONCLUSION In contrast to a TOE repair of the supraspinatus tendon, isolated supraspinatus tears did not perturb GH kinematics in this cadaveric model of the throwing shoulder. CLINICAL RELEVANCE In throwing athletes, treatment of rotator cuff tears should be addressed with caution to avoid an unintended alteration in GH kinematics due to overtightening of the tendon.
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- Andreas M Mueller
- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Information Engineering Unit, POLCOMING Department, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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