Shoulder MRI
At Accu-Med Diagnostic Centers, we offer high-quality shoulder MRI services to help accurately diagnose the cause of shoulder pain, stiffness, weakness, or injury. Whether you're experiencing chronic discomfort, limited range of motion, or recovering from trauma, a shoulder MRI provides detailed images of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints to pinpoint issues such as rotator cuff tears, labral injuries, bursitis, tendonitis, arthritis, or shoulder impingement. Our advanced imaging technology ensures fast, precise results, empowering your physician to create an effective treatment plan. Trust Accu-Med for expert care and clear answers—schedule your shoulder MRI today.
A shoulder MRI is often recommended to evaluate pain, injury, or loss of function in the shoulder joint. Here are the most common reasons:
Chronic shoulder pain unresponsive to rest or treatment
Night pain or discomfort during daily activities
Rotator cuff tear (partial or full-thickness)
Labral tear (SLAP tear or Bankart lesion)
Tendonitis or tendinopathy
Stiffness or frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Mechanical restriction or weakness
Recurrent dislocations or subluxations
Feeling of the shoulder "giving out"
Sports injuries
Falls or direct impact
Planning surgery or evaluating the success of prior procedures
Bursitis, joint effusion, or degenerative joint disease
Rule out tumors or cysts in the soft tissues or joint
A shoulder MRI provides detailed images of the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage in the joint. Common findings include:
Partial or full-thickness rotator cuff tears
Tendinosis or chronic degeneration of rotator cuff tendons
Tendon inflammation (tendonitis)
SLAP tears (superior labrum anterior to posterior)
Bankart lesions (associated with dislocation)
Subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis causing pain and limited movement
Compression of tendons or bursa under the acromion
Often associated with bone spurs or structural narrowing
Osteoarthritis: cartilage thinning, joint space narrowing, bone spurs
Joint effusion: fluid build-up in the joint
Glenohumeral chondromalacia: cartilage softening or damage
Signs of prior dislocations
Capsule or ligament damage
Cysts, bone marrow edema, or muscle atrophy
Calcific tendonitis (calcium deposits in tendons)