Anatomy of the coraco-acromial arch. Relation to degeneration of the acromion.
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We examined 200 scapular bones for signs of degenerative changes in the coraco-acromial arch. The slope and length of the acromion and the height of the arch were found to be most closely associated with degenerative change. These anatomical features are not significantly altered by current techniques of subacromial decompression.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume
دوره 74 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992