MRI of the Shoulder

'MRI of the Shoulder' is designed to present the normal anatomy and variations of the shoulder, followed by a comprehensive collection of pathologic cases organized by disease category. 'MRI of the Shoulder' has become the primary diagnostic modality for evaluation of the non-specific symptoms of shoulder pain with abduction and/ or weakness. Based on their MRI appearance, a variety of disorders are diagnosed with high accuracy and appropriate treatment is initiated. Users will be able to 1- Recognize the normal rotator cuff tendons and component muscles, biceps tendon, and glenoid labrum; 2- Distinguish the different components of the rotator cuff, rotator cuff tears, different configurations of the acromion, fat planes from edema and fluid, complete rotator cuff tears from degeneration and tendinitis, normal indentation of the rotator cuff from impingement, sites of rotator cuff impingement, postoperative changes from repeat rotator cuff tear, and calcific tendinitis from bursitis; 3- Identify the site and extent of rotator cuff tear, rotator cuff impingement, tendinitis, component muscle conditions, primary and secondary biceps tendinitis, site of calcification in calcific bursitis/ tendinitis, pseudotear of glenoid labrum, avascular necrosis, and bone injuries; and 4- Describe the mechanisms of disease for these conditions.