Anomalous Suprascapular Foramen in Adult Indian Scapula

The present study was conducted to highlight the variations of suprascapular foramen in an extensive osteological study of dry scapulae Attempt was also made to establish a comparison between osteological and radiological appearance of such variations In only one scapula an ossified superior transverse scapular ligament was discovered which converted the suprascapular notch into a suprascapular foramen The ossified superior transverse scapular ligament presented as an oblique bony ridge fan shaped in appearance Conversion of suprascapular notch into a foramen is considered as a potential risk factor for the suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome The present day neurosurgeons radiologists and orthopedic surgeons should be aware of such bony abnormalities as these are imperative in preoperative radiological assessment and intraoperative modification of surgical procedures during arthroscopic decompression of suprascapular nerve