Pressure-position relations in the glenohumeral joint.
The intra-articular pressures in the glenohumeral joint in different positions were measured in 12 cadaveric shoulders. The lowest pressure was found in abduction combined with traction. A significant rise in pressure was seen in positions combining flexion or abduction with rotation. The injected volume to produce a certain pressure as well as the maximum pressure attained in each shoulder showed great variation. These factors are important considerations for immobilization of the shoulder and manipulation during arthroscopy.
Lind
T
T
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery T, University of Copenhagen, Gentofte Hospital, Hellerup, Denmark.
Blyme
P J
PJ
Strange-Vognsen
H H
HH
Bagger
J
J
D001182:Arthroscopy; D006801:Humans; D009068:Movement; D011312:Pressure; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000502:physiology*