MRI of the Shoulder What to look for and how to find it? Dr. Eric Handley Musculoskeletal Radiologist Cherry Creek Imaging
MRI of the Shoulder Benefits of Ultrasound: * Dynamic * Interactive real time imaging * Fluid plane of evaluation * Doppler * Cheaper (maybe)
MRI of the Shoulder Benefits of MRI: * Internal joint evaluation * Sensitive for edema * Cartilage evaluation * Resolution (deep structures, body habitus) * Comfortable to many radiologists and referrers
MRI of the Shoulder Ultrasound and MRI are complementary imaging modalities!
MRI of the Shoulder Role of Ultrasound * Fluid Collections (Joint effusions, bursae) * Superficial ligaments and tendons * Specific question * Muscles * Intervention
MRI of the Shoulder Role of MRI * Intra-articular evaluation (labrum) * Osseous pathology * Cartilage * Global symptoms
MRI of the Shoulder MSK Ultrasound in Radiology * Variable training * Radiologist s time * Referrals
MRI of the Shoulder Basic MRI Sequences * T1: fluid dark, fat bright * T2: fluid bright, fat bright * STIR (fluid sensitive): fluid bright, fat dark
MRI of the Shoulder MRI Sequences for Joint Evaluation * Proton Density (PD) fluid intermediate, fat bright * Proton Density Fat Saturation (PDFS) fluid bright, fat dark
MRI of the Shoulder Proton Density (PD) sequences are intermediate weighted with increased signal to noise. They provide excellent evaluation of fibrous and fibrocartilaginous structures, such as the labrum, ligaments, tendons and cartilage.
Axial Imaging What to look for: -Acromioclavicular joint -Long head biceps tendon -Subscapularis tendon -Teres minor tendon -Anterior labrum -Posterior labrum -Glenohumeral joint -Inferior Joint capsule -Muscles
Sagittal Imaging What to look for: -Acromioclavicular joint -Acromion shape -Long head biceps tendon -All rotator cuff tendons and muscles -Glenoid -Inferior Joint capsule -Muscles
Coronal Imaging What to look for: -Acromioclavicular joint -Long head biceps tendon -Supraspinatus tendon -Infraspinatus tendon -Superior labrum -Inferior labrum -Glenohumeral joint -Inferior Joint capsule -Muscles
Arthrogram When do we do them? 1. Postoperative 2. High level athletes 3. Preference of the Orthopedic surgeon
Acromioclavicular joint separation Academic Life in EM
AC separation Grade 3
AC separation Grade 3, chronic
AC separation Grade 2, chronic
AC separation Grade 1, acute
Acromioclavicular Osteoarthritis
Radiopedia Acromion Types
Acromion, Type 2 configuration
Rotator Cuff Tear? Role for MRI? * Tendons involved * Retraction of torn fibers * Muscular edema and/or atrophy
Supraspinatus Tendinopathy
Infraspinatus Tendinopathy
Calcific Tendinitis
Supraspinatus Tear and Os Acromiale
Supraspinatus Tear and Os Acromiale #2
Supraspinatus, Partial Bursal Tear
Supraspinatus, Partial Bursal Tear #2
PASTA * Partial articular-sided supraspinatus tendon avulsion * Rim rent tear
Supraspinatus, Partial Articular Tear
Supraspinatus, Full thickness tear
Supraspinatus, Full thickness tear
Supraspinatus, Full thickness tear #2
Supraspinatus, Full thickness tear #3
Subscapularis Partial Intersitial Tear
Massive Rotator Cuff Tear
Recurrent Supraspinatus Tear
Rotator Cuff Muscular Atrophy Research Gate
Rotator Cuff Muscles
Rotator Cuff Muscular Edema
Subscapularis Muscular Edema
Parsonage Turner Syndrome * Brachial neuritis * Autoimmune? * Denervation edema * Usually unilateral * Self limiting
Test case #1 Tear? Full or Partial? Retraction? Yes Full Yes AP involvment? Supra and Infra AC joint? Arthritis, type 2 Muscles? Atrophy
Test case #2 Tear? Full or Partial? Type? Yes Partial Articular AP involvment? Supra AC joint? Type 2 Muscles? Edema, no atrophy
Long Head Biceps Tendon (LHBT), Medial Subluxation
Subscapularis Tear and LHBT dislocation
Long Head Biceps Tendon (LHBT) Dislocation
Long Head Biceps Tendon (LHBT) Tear
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation
Bankart Lesion and Variants The Radiology Assistant
Bankart and Hill Sachs
Osseous Bankart
Osseous Bankart
Osseous Bankart and Hill Sachs
Reverse Bankart: Labral Tear, Posteroinferior
Labral Tear, Posteroinferior with Paralabral Cyst
Labral Tear, Posteroinferior with Paralabral Cyst
Perthes Lesion (Bankart Variant)
ALPSA (Anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion) lesion
GLAD (Glenolabral articular disruption) lesion
SLAP tear * Superior Labral Anterior Posterior tear * Typically start at 12:00 and extend posteriorly * Type 1: Fraying of superior labrum * Type 2: Tear and detachment of superior labrum * Type 3: Bucket handle tear * Type 4: Bucket handle tear with extent into biceps anchor
The Radiology Assistant Glenoid Labrum
Semantics Scholar
SLAP Tear, type 2
SLAP Tear, type 2 #2
SLAP Tear, type 2 #3
SLAP Tear, type 3
Radsource SLAP tear, type 4
The Radiology Assistant Labral Variants
Sublabral Foramen
Sublabral Recess
Buford Complex
Bennett Lesion
Test case #3 Labral Tear? Type? Type of SLAP? Involvement? Yes SLAP IV 10 12 o clock
Anatomy
Adhesive Capsulitis
Capsular Disruption
Semantics Scholar Capsular Injuries
Humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament (HAGL lesion) Radiopedia
Bony humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament (BHAGL lesion)
Glenoid avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament (GAGL lesion)
Rotator Cuff Interval Edema
Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis
Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis #2
Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis #3
Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis on CT
Greater Tuberosity Fracture
Rotator Cuff Repair
Biceps tenodesis
Labral Repair
Clavicular Repair
MRI of the Shoulder What to look for and how to find it? Dr. Eric Handley Musculoskeletal Radiologist Cherry Creek Imaging
Enchondroma