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There are other minor bursae present between the tendons of the muscles around the joint, but this is beyond the scope of this article.
In the shoulder joint, the ligaments play a key role in stabilising the bony structures. The majority of the ligaments are thickenings of the joint capsule:
Fig 1.2 – The ligaments of the shoulder joint. The transverse humeral ligament is not shown on this diagram.
Glenohumeral ligaments (superior, middle and inferior) – Consists of three bands, which runs with the joint capsule from the glenoid fossa to the anatomical neck of the humerus. They act to stabilise the anterior aspect of the joint.
The other major ligament is the coracoacromial ligament. Unlike the others, it is not a thickening of the joint capsule. It runs between the acromion and coracoid process of the scapula, forming the coraco-acromial arch. This structure overlies the shoulder joint, preventing superior displacement of the humeral head.
Arterial supply to the glenohumeral joint is via the anterior and posterior circumflex humeralarteries, and the suprascapular artery. Branches from these arteries form an anastomotic network around the joint.
The joint is supplied by the axillary, suprascapular and lateral pectoral nerves. These nerves are derived from roots C5 and C6 of the brachial plexus. Thus, an upper brachial plexus injury (Erb’s palsy) will affect shoulder joint function.
As a ball and socket synovial joint, there is a wide range of movement permitted:
Extension (upper limb backwards in sagittal plane)
Produced by the posterior deltoid, latissimus dorsi and teres major.
Flexion (upper limb forwards in sagittal plane)
Produced by the biceps brachii (both heads), pectoralis major, anterior deltoid and coracobrachialis.
Abduction (upper limb away from midline in coronal plane)
The first 0-15 degrees of abduction is produced by the supraspinatus. The middle fibres of the deltoid are responsible for the next 15-90 degrees. Past 90 degrees, the scapula needs to be rotated to achieve abduction – that is carried out by the trapezius and serratus anterior.
Adduction (upper limb towards midline in coronal plane)
Produced by contraction of pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi and teres major.
Medial Rotation (rotation towards the midline, so that the thumb is pointing medially)
Produced by contraction of subscapularis, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, teres major and anterior deltoid.
Lateral Rotation (rotation away from the midline, so that the thumb is pointing laterally)
Produced by contraction of the infraspinatus and teres minor.
The shoulder joint is one of the most mobile in the body, at the expense of stability. Here, we shall consider the factors the permit movement, and those that contribute towards joint structure.
Factors that contribute to mobility:
Factors that contribute to stability:
Fig 1.3 – The rotator cuff muscles, which act to stabilise the shoulder joint.
Clinically, dislocations at the shoulder are described by where the humeral head lies in relation to the infraglenoid tubercle. Anterior dislocations are the most prevalent, although posterior dislocations can sometimes occur. Superior movement of the humeral head is prevented by the coraco-acromial arch.
An anterior dislocation is usually caused by excessive extension and lateral rotation of the humerus. The humeral head is forced anteriorly and inferiorly – into the weakest part of the joint capsule. Tearing of the joint capsule is associated with an increased risk of future dislocations.
The axillary nerve runs in close proximity to the shoulder joint, and can be damaged in the dislocation. Injury to the axillary nerve causes paralysis of the deltoid, and loss of sensation over regimental badge area. A dislocation can also stretch the radial nerve, as it is tightly bound in the radial groove.
The rotator cuff muscles have a very important role in stabilising the glenohumeral joint. They are often under heavy strain, and therefore injuries of these muscles are relatively common.
Tendonitis refers to inflammation of the muscle tendons – usually due to overuse. Over time, this causes degenerative changes in the subacromial bursa, and the supraspinatus tendon. This increases friction between the structures of the joint.
The characteristic sign of rotator cuff tendonitis is the ‘painful arc’ – pain in the middle of abduction, where the affected area comes into contact with the acromion.
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