The prevalence of acromial spurs in relation to study type and specimens examined

ABSTRACT

Advanced cases of subacromial impingement syndrome usually present with acromial spurs. However, previous studies have reported variations in the prevalence of acromial spurs in shoulders with or without subacromial impingement syndrome as well as with age, sex, and side. Therefore, this study is aimed at investigating the prevalence of acromial spurs in cadaveric shoulders and reviewing the factors leading to the reported variable frequencies. The study examined 220 cadaveric shoulders (110 male and 110 female), with a median age of 82 years (with a range of 53 to 102 years). In 155 shoulders, the rotator cuff tendons were evaluated for tears; acromial spurs were observed in 95 shoulders (43%). No significant association was observed between the prevalence of acromial spurs and sex or side. However, a significant prevalence of spurs (57%) was observed in the oldest-old group, aged ≥ 85 years. Those with acromial spurs also tended to be older (84 years) than those without spurs (81 years). A significant difference in the prevalence of acromial spurs was observed in shoulders with rotator cuff tears compared to those without them: 80% compared to 20%, respectively. Analysis showed a significant number of acromial spurs in shoulders with full-thickness tears (46%) and partial tears (34%). A significant prevalence of acromial spurs was found in shoulders with rotator cuff tears, as well as in aged shoulders. In relevant literature, the prevalence of acromial spurs varies with the type of study undertaken, age, prevalence of rotator cuff tears, and type of radiograph examined

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