The ABCs of shoulder measurements.

J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Apr 30 2026 · Review

Strangmark EM, Myerson CL, Zuckerman JD

Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Shoulder & Elbow

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis narrative review catalogs standard radiographic shoulder measurements, their history and evidence base, and limitations, serving as a practical reference for imaging interpretation and implant planning.
Abstract, as published

This narrative review presents commonly used radiographic parameters in shoulder surgery. The review outlines the historical context, definitions, and evidence regarding diagnostic and prognostic utility of each measurement. Limitations such as variability in imaging technique and lack of standardized measurement protocols are discussed. Despite these constraints, these measurements remain central to evaluating imaging of the shoulder, guiding implant positioning, assessing pathology, and comparing outcomes across studies.

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