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Abnormality of the glenoid fossa

MedGen UID:
868726
•Concept ID:
C4023131
•
Anatomical Abnormality
HPO: HP:0011912

Definition

An anomaly of the glenoid fossa, also known as the glenoid cavity, which is the articular surface of the scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus. [from HPO]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Effects of the advanced mandibular spring on mandibular retrognathia treatment: a three-dimensional finite element study.
Zhu C, Li R, Yuan L, Zheng Y, Jin Y, Li H, Liu C, Xia L, Fang B
BMC Oral Health 2022 Jul 5;22(1):271. doi: 10.1186/s12903-022-02308-w. PMID: 35790937Free PMC Article
Diagnosis and management of salivary fistula after surgery for congenital aural atresia.
Miller RS, Jahrsdoerfer RA, Hashisaki GT, Kesser BW
Otol Neurotol 2006 Feb;27(2):189-92. doi: 10.1097/01.mao.0000185274.45507.2d. PMID: 16436988
Improved clinical use of Twin-block and Herbst as a result of radiating viscoelastic tissue forces on the condyle and fossa in treatment and long-term retention: growth relativity.
Voudouris JC, Kuftinec MM
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2000 Mar;117(3):247-66. doi: 10.1016/s0889-5406(00)70231-9. PMID: 10715086

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Short-term condylar and glenoid fossa changes in infants with Pierre Robin sequence undergoing mandibular distraction osteogenesis.
Susarla SM, Mercan E, Evans K, Egbert MA, Hopper RA
Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021 Feb;50(2):171-178. Epub 2020 Aug 17 doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.07.012. PMID: 32814654
Dimensional and Positional Associations between the Mandibular Condyle and Glenoid Fossa: A Three-dimensional Cone-beam Computed Tomography-based Study.
Almashraqi AA
J Contemp Dent Pract 2020 Oct 1;21(10):1075-1083. PMID: 33686026
Dental and maxillofacial features of condylo-mandibular dysplasia: A case series of 21 patients.
Bertin H, Merlet FL, Khonsari RH, Delaire J, Corre P, Mercier J
J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2020 Oct;48(10):956-961. Epub 2020 Jul 25 doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2020.07.007. PMID: 32773219
Comparison of volume and position of the temporomandibular joint structures in patients with mandibular asymmetry.
Kim JY, Kim BJ, Park KH, Huh JK
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2016 Dec;122(6):772-780. Epub 2016 Aug 31 doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2016.08.017. PMID: 27727116
Relationship between the cranial base and the mandible in artificially deformed skulls.
Ferros I, Mora MJ, Obeso IF, Jimenez P, Martinez-Insua A
Orthod Craniofac Res 2016 Nov;19(4):222-233. Epub 2016 Aug 10 doi: 10.1111/ocr.12128. PMID: 27506322

Diagnosis

Posterior Shoulder Instability: What to Look for.
Albano D, Messina C, Sconfienza LM
Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am 2020 May;28(2):211-221. Epub 2020 Feb 17 doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2019.12.005. PMID: 32241659
Three-dimensional volumetric analysis of condylar head and glenoid cavity after mandibular advancement.
Jung J, Kim JH, Lee JW, Ohe JY, Choi BJ
J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2018 Sep;46(9):1470-1475. Epub 2018 Jun 8 doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2018.06.001. PMID: 30196856
Imaging of glenoid labrum lesions.
Chloros GD, Haar PJ, Loughran TP, Hayes CW
Clin Sports Med 2013 Jul;32(3):361-90. Epub 2013 May 17 doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2013.04.001. PMID: 23773873
Diagnosis and management of salivary fistula after surgery for congenital aural atresia.
Miller RS, Jahrsdoerfer RA, Hashisaki GT, Kesser BW
Otol Neurotol 2006 Feb;27(2):189-92. doi: 10.1097/01.mao.0000185274.45507.2d. PMID: 16436988
Anatomical basics, variations, and degenerative changes of the shoulder joint and shoulder girdle.
Prescher A
Eur J Radiol 2000 Aug;35(2):88-102. doi: 10.1016/s0720-048x(00)00225-4. PMID: 10963915

Therapy

Effects of implant rotational malposition on contact surface area after implantation of the augmented glenoid baseplate in the setting of glenoid bone loss.
Bobko A, Edwards G, Rodriguez J, Southworth T, Miller A, Peresada D, Onsen L, Goldberg B
Int Orthop 2021 Jun;45(6):1567-1572. Epub 2021 Apr 20 doi: 10.1007/s00264-021-05047-9. PMID: 33877406
Neuroapraxia and early complications after reverse shoulder arthroplasty with glenoid bone grafting.
Wagner ER, Muniz AR, Chang MJ, Hunt T, Welp KM, Woodmass JM, Higgins L, Chen N
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2021 Feb;30(2):258-264. Epub 2020 Jun 9 doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.05.004. PMID: 32838952
Introduction of Meglumine Diatrizoate into the Middle Cranial Fossa: A Rare Fatal Complication of Temporomandibular Joint Arthrography.
Li W, Wei L, Wang F, Cheng Y, Li B
J Craniofac Surg 2018 Oct;29(7):e665-e667. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000004748. PMID: 30052611
The role of cone beam computed tomography in the management of unfavourable fractures following sagittal split mandibular osteotomy.
Lloyd TE, Drage NA, Cronin AJ
J Orthod 2011 Mar;38(1):48-54. doi: 10.1179/14653121141236. PMID: 21367828
Sublabral foramen and buford complex: inferior extent of the unattached or absent labrum in 50 patients.
Tuite MJ, Blankenbaker DG, Seifert M, Ziegert AJ, Orwin JF
Radiology 2002 Apr;223(1):137-42. doi: 10.1148/radiol.2231010896. PMID: 11930058

Prognosis

Salvage or Solution: Alloplastic Reconstruction in Hemifacial Microsomia.
Polley JW, Girotto JA, Fahrenkopf MP, Dietze-Fiedler ML, Kelley JP, Taylor JC, Lazarou SA, Demetriades NC
Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2019 Aug;56(7):896-901. Epub 2018 Dec 13 doi: 10.1177/1055665618817669. PMID: 30543122
Superior glenoid inclination and glenoid bone loss : Definition, assessment, biomechanical consequences, and surgical options.
Favard L, Berhouet J, Walch G, Chaoui J, Lévigne C
Orthopade 2017 Dec;46(12):1015-1021. doi: 10.1007/s00132-017-3496-1. PMID: 29098355
Correlation between direction and severity of temporomandibular joint disc displacement and reduction ability during mouth opening.
Litko M, Berger M, Szkutnik J, Różyło-Kalinowska I
J Oral Rehabil 2017 Dec;44(12):957-963. Epub 2017 Oct 6 doi: 10.1111/joor.12576. PMID: 28940680
Glenoid fossa position in surgically repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate patients.
Sundareswaran S, Nipun CA
Eur J Orthod 2015 Aug;37(4):386-90. Epub 2014 Oct 28 doi: 10.1093/ejo/cju065. PMID: 25351572
Surgical management of major congenital malformations of the ear.
Chiossone E
Am J Otol 1985 May;6(3):237-42. PMID: 4003533

Clinical prediction guides

Short-term condylar and glenoid fossa changes in infants with Pierre Robin sequence undergoing mandibular distraction osteogenesis.
Susarla SM, Mercan E, Evans K, Egbert MA, Hopper RA
Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021 Feb;50(2):171-178. Epub 2020 Aug 17 doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.07.012. PMID: 32814654
Three-dimensional volumetric analysis of condylar head and glenoid cavity after mandibular advancement.
Jung J, Kim JH, Lee JW, Ohe JY, Choi BJ
J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2018 Sep;46(9):1470-1475. Epub 2018 Jun 8 doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2018.06.001. PMID: 30196856
Glenoid fossa position in surgically repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate patients.
Sundareswaran S, Nipun CA
Eur J Orthod 2015 Aug;37(4):386-90. Epub 2014 Oct 28 doi: 10.1093/ejo/cju065. PMID: 25351572
Anatomical basics, variations, and degenerative changes of the shoulder joint and shoulder girdle.
Prescher A
Eur J Radiol 2000 Aug;35(2):88-102. doi: 10.1016/s0720-048x(00)00225-4. PMID: 10963915
Normal and abnormal mechanics of the glenohumeral joint in the horizontal plane.
Howell SM, Galinat BJ, Renzi AJ, Marone PJ
J Bone Joint Surg Am 1988 Feb;70(2):227-32. PMID: 3343267

Recent systematic reviews

Outcomes of Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty with B2 Glenoids: A Systematic Review.
Luedke C, Kissenberth MJ, Tolan SJ, Hawkins RJ, Tokish JM
JBJS Rev 2018 Apr;6(4):e7. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.17.00112. PMID: 29664870
Stability of treatments for recurrent temporomandibular joint luxation: a systematic review.
de Almeida VL, Vitorino Nde S, Nascimento AL, da Silva Júnior DC, de Freitas PH
Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016 Mar;45(3):304-7. Epub 2015 Nov 23 doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2015.10.022. PMID: 26616027

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