{"id":338,"date":"2018-04-04T10:33:19","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T10:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.starimagingindia.com\/contact\/?p=338"},"modified":"2018-10-08T10:40:12","modified_gmt":"2018-10-08T05:10:12","slug":"shoulder-mri-to-diagnosis-shoulder-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starimagingindia.com\/Contact\/shoulder-mri-to-diagnosis-shoulder-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoulder Pain \u2013 When Do You Need a Shoulder MRI?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4237843 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-434279 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4069221 kc_text_block\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">You\u2019re lifting weights in the gym, you let your attention wander for a minute and ouch! You feel a sharp twinge in your shoulder, which, you know, is anything but good news. Welcome to the world of shoulder trouble. With some rest, your shoulder pain should hopefully get better, but if it doesn\u2019t, when would you need a shoulder MRI? Read on to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-620189 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2020065 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2130208 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">Is your shoulder pain getting worse over time, or getting better?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1729592 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3478452 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4092997 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Generally, rotator cuff injuries are the most common cause of shoulder pain and the majority of rotator cuff issues stem from degeneration or attrition due to old age. These cases do not call for surgery and generally improve with physical therapy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">But if your shoulder pain is not getting better with rest and conventional treatments (ice, pain medication, physiotherapy), it\u2019s time to seek out the doctor.<br style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/>In most cases, an orthopedic doctor can diagnose the problem by understanding your symptoms, asking you questions, and by conducting a physical exam. They will generally not ask for an MRI or imaging test at this stage unless you\u2019ve had a serious fall or injury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1033945 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2821135 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2479779 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">4 weeks in and your pain is still not letting you sleep at night?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1614732 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3372049 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3077622 kc_text_block\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">If your shoulder fails to respond to non-operative treatments and a diagnosis is still unclear, your doctor may recommend a shoulder MRI, a shoulder (digital) X-ray or an ultrasound. These tests may also be necessary if your doctor wishes to further assess a known diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2874481 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1346379 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2518795 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">Are you scheduled for a shoulder operation?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3053852 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-96290 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2489914 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">In this case, your doctor will mostly always ask for a shoulder MRI, (digital) X-ray or other shoulder imaging tests to assess the situation and chart out the best course for surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3742983 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-329718 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3369624 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">So, you need a shoulder MRI, what should you expect?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3722038 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2927335 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3878626 kc_text_block\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Firstly, don\u2019t worry. A shoulder MRI is a non-invasive, painless scan and doesn\u2019t use radiation either. In some cases, your shoulder MRI may need a contrast dye, which will be injected into your bloodstream through an intravenous line, prior to your scan. This helps the radiologist get a clearer look at the structures within your shoulder. A typical shoulder MRI should take around 12-15 minutes, during which period you will be requested to lie still.<\/span><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\" \/><span style=\"color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">If you\u2019re claustrophobic, you can get significant relief by opting for a 3T MRI machine with an ambient experience that allows you to watch movies, while creating an illusion of more space and light. You may also consider sedation if you suffer from extreme claustrophobia. A word of caution: While scheduling your scan, make sure the MRI machine is a 3T (Tesla) one or higher, to ensure maximum image clarity and a more accurate diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-729843 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2413552 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1321699 kc-call-to-action kc-cta-2 kc-is-button\">\n<div class=\"kc-cta-desc\">\n<h2>About Star Imaging<\/h2>\n<div class=\"kc-cta-text\">For more information on shoulder MRI scans or any other imaging tests, feel free to reach out to us &#8211; we&#8217;re Pune&#8217;s leading imaging centre.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yza.ec2.mytemp.website\/Contact\" target=\"_blank\">Book an Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re lifting weights in the gym, you let your attention wander for a minute and ouch! 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