This review aims to describe the origin and development of critical shoulder angle (CSA) and its correlation with different shoulder pathologies. Current literature is inconclusive in characterizing the role of CSA in predicting pathology and surgical outcomes.
A literature search of both historical and more contemporary research articles on CSA was conducted to compare data points on the impact of CSA on shoulder pathology and postoperative clinical outcomes. This compilation of studies ranges from retrospective reviews to case series as well as cadaveric imaging studies.
Discussion: Stronger conclusions regarding the prognostic utility of CSA are limited by the fact that most studies evaluating CSA are smaller retrospective cohorts. Moving forward, randomized controlled trials being conducted may offer greater insight as to how CSA can improve patient-reported outcomes postoperatively.
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This review aims to describe the origin and development of critical shoulder angle (CSA) and its correlation with different shoulder pathologies. Current literature is inconclusive in characterizing the role of CSA in predicting pathology and surgical outcomes.
A literature search of both historical and more contemporary research articles on CSA was conducted to compare data points on the impact of CSA on shoulder pathology and postoperative clinical outcomes. This compilation of studies ranges from retrospective reviews to case series as well as cadaveric imaging studies.
Discussion: Stronger conclusions regarding the prognostic utility of CSA are limited by the fact that most studies evaluating CSA are smaller retrospective cohorts. Moving forward, randomized controlled trials being conducted may offer greater insight as to how CSA can improve patient-reported outcomes postoperatively.
Copyright remains with the authors and publisher.