MRI of the Shoulder

An MRI of the shoulder gives a detailed picture of the complex soft-tissue anatomy around the joint, which is difficult to assess with X-ray alone. It demonstrates the four rotator cuff tendons, the glenoid labrum, the joint capsule and ligaments, the long head of the biceps tendon and the surrounding muscles and bone, making it the standard scan for investigating shoulder pain, weakness, a painful arc of movement, clicking or catching, suspected rotator…

At MojaDiagnoza the scan is acquired on the centre's own MRI system, with the shoulder placed in a dedicated coil while you lie still for the imaging, usually around fifteen to twenty-five minutes. Headphones or ear protection are provided as the scanner is noisy while it works. The shoulder falls under the flat single-joint price of 689 zł, the same rate the centre charges for the knee, elbow, wrist, ankle and one hip joint. Where a more detailed look…