Ch 50 - The shoulder Flashcards
At what age do the glenoid and proximal humeral physes fuse?
Glenoid - by 6mo
Proximal humerus - by 12mo
What is the ratio of glenoid to humeral head ratio?
1:2.5
What are the three zones of the labrum?
- Transitional zone (collagen fibers in a fishnet-like pattern)
- Circular fiber zone
- Meniscal fold
The labrum is highly vascularised (except along the free margin) and is loosely attached to the glenoid
How thick is the hyaline cartilage of the shoulder joint?
approx 1mm in 20-25kg dogs
What shape are the collateral ligaments of the shoulder?
- Medial glenohumeral ligament is Y-shaped
- Lateral glenohumeral ligament is a thick band
What structure function to keep the tendon of the origin of the biceps brachii within the intertubercular groove?
Transverse humeral retinaculum
What are the normal flexion and extension angles of the shoulder in the dog and cat?
Dog
- extension 165
- flexion 57
Cat
- extension 164
- flexion 32
List the passive mechanisms of shoulder stability
- Limited joint volume
- Adhesion/cohesion mechanism
- Concavity compression
- Capsuloligamentous restraints
What are the main active stabilisers of the shoulder?
- Supraspinatus
- Infraspinatus
- Teres minor
- Subscapularis
And to a lesser extent:
- Biceps brachii
- Long head of the triceps
- Deltoideus
- Teres major
What type of mechanoreceptors are within the collateral ligaments?
What is their function?
- Type I, II and III mechanoreceptors
- Type I (Ruffini) are the most common
- Allow ligaments to work as sensory structures to actively contribute to shoulder stability via reflex arcs with the associated musculature
What is the optimum concentration of iodine for arthrography when VT angiography is performed?
60mg/ml
What percentage of shoulder pathology is extra-articular and therefore would be missed on arthroscopy?
15%
What is the recommended angle for excision arthroplasty of the glenoid?
- Distolateral to proximomedial osteotomy of the scapular neck
- Being careful to protect the suprascapular nerve
What is the outcome of excisional arthroplasty?
- Good-to-excellent in small dogs
- Unknown in large breeds
What angle of shoulder is aimed for in arthrodesis?
What landmark should be used for the rotation alignment?
- 105-110 degrees
- The greater tubercle should be positioned craniodistal to the acromion and slightly medial in the sagittal plane
What is the reported outcome after shoulder arthrodesis?
- Good-to-excellent
- Normal or near-normal gait in 12 weeks