Rotator cuff interval
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The rotator cuff interval is a triangular space between the tendons of subscapularis and supraspinatus and the base of the coracoid process.
Gross anatomy
It is roofed by the rotator interval capsule, which is principally made up of the coracohumeral ligament. It contains the tendon of the long head of the biceps and the superior glenohumeral ligament.
The combination of the coracohumeral ligament and superior glenohumeral ligament have a complex relationship to the long head of biceps tendon (LHB), acting together to hold the LHB from subluxing or dislocating anteriorly.
History and etymology
It was first defined by C S Neer in 1970 3
Related pathology
- long head of biceps tendon dislocation
- rotator interval changes in adhesive capsulitis
-<p>The <strong>rotator cuff interval</strong> is a triangular space between the tendons of <a href="/articles/subscapularis-1">subscapularis</a> and <a href="/articles/supraspinatus-muscle-and-tendon">supraspinatus</a> and the base of the coracoid process.</p><h4>Gross anatomy</h4><p>It is roofed by the rotator interval capsule, which is principally made up of the <a href="/articles/coracohumeral-ligament">coracohumeral ligament</a>. It contains the tendon of the long head of the <a href="/articles/biceps">biceps</a> and the <a href="/articles/superior-glenohumeral-ligament">superior glenohumeral ligament</a>.</p><p>The combination of the coracohumeral ligament and superior glenohumeral ligament have a complex relationship to the long head of biceps tendon (LHB), acting together to hold the LHB from subluxing or dislocating anteriorly.</p><h4>Related pathology</h4><ul>- +<p>The <strong>rotator cuff interval</strong> is a triangular space between the tendons of <a href="/articles/subscapularis-muscle-2">subscapularis</a> and <a href="/articles/supraspinatus-muscle-1">supraspinatus</a> and the base of the coracoid process.</p><h4>Gross anatomy</h4><p>It is roofed by the rotator interval capsule, which is principally made up of the <a href="/articles/coracohumeral-ligament">coracohumeral ligament</a>. It contains the tendon of the long head of the <a href="/articles/biceps">biceps</a> and the <a href="/articles/superior-glenohumeral-ligament">superior glenohumeral ligament</a>.</p><p>The combination of the coracohumeral ligament and superior glenohumeral ligament have a complex relationship to the long head of biceps tendon (LHB), acting together to hold the LHB from subluxing or dislocating anteriorly.</p><h4>History and etymology</h4><p>It was first defined by <strong>C S Neer </strong>in 1970 <sup>3</sup></p><h4>Related pathology</h4><ul>
-<li>rotator interval changes in <a title="Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder" href="/articles/adhesive-capsulitis-of-the-shoulder">adhesive capsulitis</a>- +<li>rotator interval changes in <a href="/articles/adhesive-capsulitis-of-the-shoulder">adhesive capsulitis</a>
References changed:
- 3. Frank R, Taylor D, Verma N, Romeo A, Mologne T, Provencher M. The Rotator Interval of the Shoulder: Implications in the Treatment of Shoulder Instability. Orthop J Sports Med. 2015;3(12):2325967115621494. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967115621494">doi:10.1177/2325967115621494</a> - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26779554">Pubmed</a>
- 4. Tamborrini G, Möller I, Bong D et al. The Rotator Interval - A Link Between Anatomy and Ultrasound. Ultrasound Int Open. 2017;3(3):E107-16. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-110473">doi:10.1055/s-0043-110473</a> - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28845477">Pubmed</a>
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