Buford complex

Buford complex is a congenital glenoid labrum variant where the anterosuperior labrum is absent in the 1-3 o'clock position and the middle glenohumeral ligament is thickened (cord-like). It originates directly from the superior labrum adjacent to the bicipital labral complex and inserts onto the articular surface of the subscapularis tendon.  It is present in ~3% (range 1.5-5%) of individuals .

History and etymology

The Buford complex was first described by Don Buford Jr (fl. 2018) an American orthopedic surgeon in 1994 .

Differential diagnosis

• should not be mistaken for a superior labral tear
• sublabral foramen

Related pathology

Buford complex results in unusual strains to the superior labrum and biceps muscle predisposes to a SLAP lesion .

Siehe auch:

• sublabrales Foramen
• Bankart-Läsion
• SLAP-Läsion
• Ligamentum glenohumerale medius
• labral variants
• variants of the antero-superior labroligamentous complex

und weiter:

• ossäre Bankart-Läsion
• Schulter Anatomie
• Schultersonographie
• glenohumerale Instabilität
• Glenoid labrum variants