Acromial morphology

Case contributed by Leonardo Lustosa
Diagnosis not applicable
Diagram

Illustrations of the acromial types according to the Bigliani classification.

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Case Discussion

Acromion morphology is related to the risk of shoulder impingement.

The classification by Bigliani is divided into 3 types:

  • flat

  • curved - most common

  • hooked - most related to shoulder impingement

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