Imaging Review of Subscapularis Tendon and Rotator Interval Pathology

Ahmad ZY, Diaz LE, Roemer F, Goud A, Guermazi A (2022)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2022

Journal

Radiology Research and Practice Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Book Volume: 2022

DOI: 10.1155/2022/4009829

Abstract

As the largest rotator cuff muscle, the subscapularis plays a major role in stabilizing the glenohumeral joint, in conjunction with surrounding rotator cuff structures. Injury to the subscapularis tendon can be isolated, but more commonly is seen in conjunction with supraspinatus tendon pathology. Injury can be associated with biceps pulley instability, superior labral anterior-posterior (SLAP) tears, humeral head subluxation, and anterosuperior and coracoid impingements. The involvement of the rotator interval can lead to what is called "the hidden lesion," due to its difficulty to diagnose during arthroscopy. Understanding the anatomical relations of the subscapularis tendon with the rest of the rotator cuff and rotator interval, as well as common patterns of injury that involve the subscapularis tendon, can aid in proper diagnosis of these injuries leading to prompt surgical repair. This review describes the anatomy of the subscapularis muscle and tendon, and the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) patterns of subscapularis tendon injury.

Authors with CRIS profile

Frank Roemer Institute of Radiology

Involved external institutions

Boston University US United States (USA) (US) Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Boston and Harvard Medical School US United States (USA) (US)

How to cite

APA:

Ahmad, Z.Y., Diaz, L.E., Roemer, F., Goud, A., & Guermazi, A. (2022). Imaging Review of Subscapularis Tendon and Rotator Interval Pathology. Radiology Research and Practice, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4009829

MLA:

Ahmad, Zohaib Y., et al. "Imaging Review of Subscapularis Tendon and Rotator Interval Pathology." Radiology Research and Practice 2022 (2022).

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