Shoulder MRI

MRI of a single shoulder joint evaluating the rotator cuff tendons, labrum, biceps tendon, and glenohumeral joint. No referral required.

The shoulder MRI at Radiologie Dr. Jung provides detailed imaging of the rotator cuff (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis), glenoid labrum, long head of biceps tendon, and glenohumeral joint capsule. The open-bore scanner design is particularly comfortable for shoulder imaging, as the examined shoulder can often be positioned near the bore opening. The protocol includes coronal oblique images aligned to the supraspinatus for rotator cuff evaluation, sagittal oblique images for the subscapularis and infraspinatus, and axial images for labral and capsular assessment. The radiologist grades any tendinopathy or tears, measures retraction in full-thickness tears, and evaluates for labral pathology including SLAP and Bankart lesions. Subacromial-subdeltoid bursal fluid and acromioclavicular joint arthropathy are documented as contributing factors to impingement. Common indications include persistent shoulder pain, suspected rotator cuff tear, post-dislocation instability assessment, impingement syndrome, and pre-surgical planning. Dr. Jung provides a consultation after the scan to explain the findings in the patient's preferred language.