Scapular glenopolar angle in anterior shoulder dislocation cases

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the glenoid with glenopolar angle measurements in cases with anterior shoulder dislocation and controls. Methods: The glenopolar angle was measured retrospectively on direct radiographs of patients with shoulder dislocation (n=60), and a control group (n=42). Results: The glenopolar angle of patients with anterior shoulder dislocation showed an anatomical difference, being signif- icantly lower in anterior shoulder dislocation cases compared to the control group; 32.31±2.01 and 34.5±2.32, respective- ly (p

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