Background: Morphologic variations of the scapula and acromion have been found to be associated with shoulder pathology. This study used statistical shape modelling to quantify these variations in healthy shoulders.

Materials And Methods: A statistical shape model of the scapula was created using 3-dimensional computed tomography reconstructions of 108 survey-confirmed nonpathologic shoulders of 54 patients. The mean shape and the 95% confidence interval were calculated and analyzed in the first 5 shape modes.

Results: The first 5 shape modes consisted of consecutively sized (72% of total variation), rotation of the coracoacromial complex (5%), acromial shape and slope (4%), shape of the scapular spine (2%), and acromial overhang (2%).

Discussion And Conclusion: In healthy shoulders, a certain variation in rotation of the coracoacromial complex and in acromial shape and slope was observed. These new parameters might be correlated with shoulder pathology such as glenohumeral osteoarthritis or rotator cuff tears.

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