MRI EXAMINATION OF THE LEFT SHOULDER WITHOUT CONTRAST

MRI EXAMINATION OF THE LEFT SHOULDER WITHOUT CONTRAST

FINDINGS:               Axial, sagittal, and coronal oblique images were obtained on the Open MRI at XXXXXXXXX.  There are degenerative changes at the acromioclavicular joint and impingement syndrome.  There is a high riding shoulder.  The supraspinatus tendon and muscle are identified and appear intact, but there is edema near the insertion and concern for a partial tear.  The age of this is indeterminate and would recommend clinical correlation.  The glenoid labrum and biceps tendon appear without gross abnormality and there is no significant joint effusion in the region of the glenoid fossa.  There is no other significant acute abnormality.

IMPRESSION:          Impingement syndrome.  Partial tear near the insertion of the rotator cuff.  The age of this is indeterminate and would recommend clinical correlation.  A preliminary report was discussed with Dr. XXXXXXXXX at the time of examination.

Thank you for the referral.

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MRI EXAMINATION OF THE LEFT SHOULDER WITHOUT CONTRAST

MRI EXAMINATION OF THE LEFT SHOULDER WITHOUT CONTRAST

INDICATION FOR STUDY:         Pain.  Patient has had previous x-ray evaluations.

FINDINGS:               Axial, sagittal, and coronal oblique images of the left shoulder without contrast were performed on the Open MRI at XXXXXXX.  The patient was to return to complete a contrast portion of the examination also of right shoulder, but has not had returned.  The examination therefore has delay in dictation, but is now being dictated.  There are significant degenerative changes at the acromioclavicular joint.  There is high riding shoulder.  There is impingement syndrome.  The supraspinatus tendon and muscle appear intact, but there is significant edema near the insertion and changes consistent with a partial tear near the insertion.  The glenoid labrum and biceps tendon appear intact.  There is no significant joint effusion.  If there is any further concern, would recommend further evaluation as necessary.

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