Shoulder MRI

3T MRI of a single shoulder joint covering the rotator cuff, labrum, biceps tendon, and glenohumeral joint. Detailed assessment for impingement, tears, and instability.

UltraMR's shoulder MRI protocol is optimized for the 3T field strength to resolve the fine anatomical detail of the rotator cuff tendons, glenoid labrum, and long head of biceps tendon. The examination includes coronal oblique images aligned to the supraspinatus for rotator cuff tear detection, sagittal oblique images for subscapularis and infraspinatus assessment, and axial images for labral and glenohumeral evaluation. The radiologist reports on each rotator cuff tendon individually — supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis — grading any tendinopathy, partial tears, or full-thickness tears with retraction measurement. The labrum is assessed for SLAP lesions, Bankart lesions, and variants. Subacromial-subdeltoid bursal fluid and acromioclavicular joint arthropathy are documented as they contribute to impingement syndromes. This scan is commonly requested for persistent shoulder pain unresponsive to physiotherapy, post-dislocation instability assessment, suspected rotator cuff pathology, and pre-surgical planning for arthroscopic repair. Results are delivered within three working days.