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The painful shoulder.

L F Rogers1, R W Hendrix

  • 1Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.

Radiologic Clinics of North America
|November 1, 1988
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Diagnosing shoulder pain has evolved significantly. Advanced imaging techniques like MRI and CT scans now help pinpoint the source of chronic shoulder pain, improving diagnostic accuracy.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Radiology
  • Musculoskeletal System

Background:

  • Shoulder pain originates from diverse abnormalities, with calcific tendonitis/bursitis being a common cause of acute, non-traumatic pain.
  • Chronic shoulder pain evaluation traditionally posed diagnostic challenges, often requiring multiple imaging modalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnostic approaches for shoulder pain.
  • To highlight the role of advanced imaging in identifying the source of shoulder pain.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common causes of shoulder pain.
  • Discussion of diagnostic imaging techniques including plain film radiography, arthrography, CT, ultrasonography, and MRI.

Main Results:

  • Plain film radiography is effective for acute calcific tendonitis/bursitis.

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  • Chronic pain evaluation necessitates advanced imaging (arthrography, CT, ultrasonography, MRI) for precise diagnosis.
  • Advanced imaging techniques allow detailed visualization of soft tissue abnormalities.

    • Conclusions:

    • Modern imaging modalities have greatly improved the ability to diagnose the source of shoulder pain.
    • Judicious use of arthrography, CT, ultrasonography, and MRI is crucial for solving complex shoulder pain cases.