The suprascapular notch (or scapular notch) is a notch in the superior border of the scapula, just medial to the base of the coracoid process. [1] It is converted into the suprascapular canal by …

6 days ago · Suprascapular neuropathy is compression of the suprascapular nerve that most commonly occurs at the suprascapular notch or spinoglenoid notch by a mass (i.e cyst).

Anatomical knowledge about the suprascapular notch and ossification of the suprascapular ligament is important to understand the suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome.

The "suprascapular nerve stretch test" is useful to determine the involvement of the suprascapular nerve during physical examination. Here, the patient is asked to laterally rotate the head away …

Feb 4, 2024 · In this Technical Note, we describe our technique for open decompression of the SSN at the spinoglenoid notch. This approach permits direct visualization of the SSN and …

Sep 4, 2025 · Suprascapular neuropathy or suprascapular nerve entrapment occurs if the suprascapular nerve is compressed as it passes through the suprascapular or spinoglenoid …

Injury at the suprascapular notch can present dull, aching, or burning pain in the posterolateral shoulder that may radiate to the neck or ipsilateral upper extremity. The pain may also worsen …

Among its bone repairs, the scapular notch (SPN) stands out, which is located on the upper margin of the scapula, medial to the base of the coracoid process, and the spinoglenoid notch …

The scapular notch is located at the lateral part of the superior border of the scapula. It is a deep, semicircular indentation that is partially formed by the base of the coracoid process. This notch …