Shoulder Problems

The most common cause of acromioclavicular joint arthritis is wear and tear through over use. For this reason it is most common in people who are aged 50 or older and in athletes who place a lot of stress on the joint.

Bicep Problems

The most common shoulder conditions affecting the biceps are injuries to the cartilage and tendons that attach the biceps muscle to the shoulder bones. These include SLAP lesions, tendonitis, and tendon rupture.

Calcific Tendonitis

Calcific tendonitis is a build-up of calcium deposits within one or more of the four tendons that meet at the top of the shoulder joint. Together these four tendons are known as the rotator cuff.

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is a condition where the ball and socket joint of the shoulder appears to "freeze". This causes loss of motion with stiffness in all directions. Typically the shoulder joint is stiff and initially painful.

Shoulder Arthritis

Glenohumeral arthritis is also known as shoulder arthritis. It is a progressive type of arthritis that is normally caused by damage to the cartilage surfaces of the shoulder's glenohumeral (ball and socket) joint.

Shoulder Instability

This is when the ball of your shoulder slips in certain position or completely comes out of joint (dislocates). There are a number of types of instability and it can get worse with time.

Rotator Cuff Injuries

The rotator cuff is the group of four tendons that surround the shoulder joint and control its movement. The tendons can become inflamed, degenerate or tear and can lead to pain and weakness, particularly with sudden movements.

Snapping Scapula

Snapping scapula is a general term applied to a range of disorders that can result in a painful clicking or snapping sensation in the shoulder blade (scapula).

Subacromial Impingement

Subacromial impingement is a condition that causes pain in the shoulder and upper arm. It happens when the tendons of the shoulder joint are strained or injured.

Winging Scapula

Winging scapula is the description for a condition where the shoulder blade protrudes from your back, giving the impression of a wing. In most cases, only one shoulder blade is affected.

MRI

MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It is a painless, non-invasive procedure that creates detailed images of the inside of your body with a scanner that uses a strong magnetic field.

MRI scans can image bone as well as show soft tissue areas of your body. They are often used to examine joints, because they can show injured tendons, ligaments, muscles, cartilage and bone marrow. Your scan will help Mr. Cole decide whether your injury needs surgery.

In some instances, the area that Mr. Cole wishes to investigate will be injected with a special dye called a contrast agent. This will help make the scan clearer and assist Mr. Cole in his assessment.

Although MRI is completely harmless for most people, anyone who may have metal clips in their head or a pacemaker in their bodies will not be able to have a scan. Mr. Cole and your radiographer will discuss this with you in detail prior to your scan.

The scanner itself resembles a short tunnel which is open at both ends. The scan involves lying on a bed that moves through the scanner. Most scans take 15 to 30 minutes, although some can last as long as one hour.

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MRI arthrogram

An MRI arthrogram is a magnetic resonance image that uses a special dye to show up your shoulder joint’s structures more clearly. The dye, called a contrast agent, is injected into the area being investigated. It will help make the scan clearer and assist Mr. Cole in his assessment of your injury. It is particularly useful in diagnosing instability, labral damage and SLAP tears. It will also give clear views of the rotator cuff tendons.

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