Dr. Abduelmenem Alashkham and his colleagues have published an article about variability in attachment of the coracoacromial ligament in relation with its morphology. They reported that the coracoacromial ligament shows variable morphology and anatomical attachment sites. The most commonly observed coracoacromial ligament consisted of multiple bands, which were significantly more likely to have an attachment extending to the medial edge of the acromion, as well as to the medial end of the coracoid process. In contrast, single band coracoacromial ligament had a restricted attachment to the anterior edge of the acromion and posterior aspect of the coracoid. Extension of the coracoacromial ligament attachment over the rotator cuff tendons may increase the potential of a rotator cuff tear leading to further impingement and attrition between subacromial structures and the coracoacromial ligament. The paper has been published in Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy and is free to download. Related links Journal article: Variability in attachment of the coracoacromial ligament in relation with its morphology Publication date 03 Aug, 2017
