Capsulolabral insertion classification

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There isCapsulolabral insertion classification reflects the variation in the relationship between the glenoid labrum and the anterior shoulder joint capsule. This has been divided into three types:

Classification

  • Typetype 1: capsule inserts into the labrum proper
  • Typetype 2: capsule inserts into the base of the labrum, or within 1 cm of the base
  • Typetype 3: capsule inserts into the scapular neck, 1 cm medial to the labral base

Differential diagnosis

Its importance for radiologists is to not confuse this normal variation with anterior labral injuries:

  • -<p>There is variation in the relationship between the <a href="/articles/glenoid-labrum">glenoid labrum</a> and the anterior <a href="/articles/shoulder-joint-capsule">shoulder joint capsule</a>. This has been divided into three types:</p><ul>
  • +<p><strong>Capsulolabral insertion classification</strong> reflects the variation in the relationship between the <a href="/articles/glenoid-labrum">glenoid labrum</a> and the anterior <a href="/articles/shoulder-joint-capsule">shoulder joint capsule</a>.</p><h4>Classification</h4><ul>
  • -<strong>Type 1: </strong>capsule inserts into the labrum proper</li>
  • +<strong>type 1: </strong>capsule inserts into the labrum proper</li>
  • -<strong>Type 2: </strong>capsule inserts into the base of the labrum, or within 1 cm of the base</li>
  • +<strong>type 2: </strong>capsule inserts into the base of the labrum, or within 1 cm of the base</li>
  • -<strong>Type 3:</strong> capsule inserts into the scapular neck, 1 cm medial to the labral base</li>
  • +<strong>type 3:</strong> capsule inserts into the scapular neck, 1 cm medial to the labral base</li>

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