Deltoid muscle contribution to shoulder flexion and abduction strength: an experimental approach.

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Andreas HeckerSamy Bouaicha

Abstract

The rotator cuff (RC) and the deltoid muscle are 2 synergistic units that enable the functionally demanding movements of the shoulder. A number of biomechanical studies assume similar force contribution of the force couple (RC and deltoid) over the whole range of motion, whereas others propose position-dependent force distribution. There is a lack of in vivo data regarding the deltoid's contribution to shoulder flexion and abduction strength. This study aimed to create reliable in vivo data quantifying the deltoid's contribution to shoulder flexion and abduction strength throughout the range of motion. Active range of motion and isometric muscle strength of shoulder abduction and flexion in 0°, 30°, 60°, 90°, and 120° of abduction/flexion as well as internal and external rotation in 0° and 90° of abduction were obtained in 12 healthy volunteers on the dominant arm before and after an ultrasound-guided isolated axillary nerve block. Needle electromyography was performed before and after the block to confirm deltoid paralysis. Radiographs of the shoulder and an ultrasonographic examination were used to exclude relevant shoulder pathologies. Active range of motion showed a minimal to moderate reduction to 94% and 88% of the preint...Continue Reading

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