Magnetic resonance imaging study of glenohumeral relationships between genders.

J Shoulder Elbow Surg

Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA.

Published: December 2011

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  • The study evaluated the dimensions of the proximal humerus in 81 patients (41 men and 40 women) to determine if gender-specific prostheses could optimize fit during glenohumeral arthroplasty.
  • Significant differences in size were found for the humeral head height, width, and distance to the greater tuberosity between genders, but not in the anatomical relationships.
  • The relationship between the humeral head-greater tuberosity distance and humeral head inclination was significant for both men and women, indicating important shared anatomical features across genders.

Article Abstract

Background: During glenohumeral arthroplasty, not only should the dimensions of the prosthesis match the normal anatomy but also the relationship of the humeral head-greater tuberosity and humeral head inclination should be replicated to avoid muscular dysfunction. To date there is no evidence whether fit could be optimized with gender-specific prostheses.

Materials And Methods: Magnetic resonance (MR) arthrography imaging was used to evaluate 81 proximal humeral scans for 5 different anatomic parameters. The study group included 41 men and 40 women, aged 20 to 62 years. Anatomic parameters, including the humeral head height, humeral head width, humeral head-greater tuberosity distance, humeral head inclination, and glenoid version were measured using Horizon Rad Station 11.0 to evaluate the MR imaging.

Results: The humeral head height, width, and distance to the greater tuberosity were significantly different in size between genders. However, none of the anatomic relationships were different. The humeral head-greater tuberosity distance significantly correlated with the humeral head inclination in both men (r = 0.338; P < .05) and women (r = 0.448; P < .005).

Conclusion: We conclude that there are no significant differences in glenohumeral relationships between genders.

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