Journal article
Neurohistology of the subacromial space
Arthroscopy, v 12(2), pp 182-186
01 Apr 1996
PMID: 8776995
Abstract
Subacromial decompression is one of the most commonly performed shoulder procedures. Debridement of the subacromial soft tissues is a critical part of the procedure. However, the extent of soft tissue debridement is not well defined. The purpose of this study was to identify neural elements within the soft tissues composing the subacromial space. Using special immunohistochemical stains and electron microscopy, neural elements were identified within the subacromial bursa, rotator cuff tendon, biceps tendon and tendon sheat, and transverse humeral ligament. There was a significantly richer supply of free nerve fibers in the bursa compared with the other tissues. The nociceptive information relayed by these fibers may be responsible for the pain associated with impingement syndrome.
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- Title
- Neurohistology of the subacromial space
- Creators
- Todd B. Soifer - Kingsbrook Jewish Medical CenterHoward J. Levy - Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York U.S.AFelice Miller Soifer - Kingsbrook Jewish Medical CenterFredric Kleinbart - Kingsbrook Jewish Medical CenterVincent Vigorita - Kingsbrook Jewish Medical CenterEli Bryk - Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
- Publication Details
- Arthroscopy, v 12(2), pp 182-186
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Orthopedic/Orthopaedic Surgery
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:A1996UD62600009
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0029864845
- Other Identifier
- 991021897408704721
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- Orthopedics
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