Q1: How does shoulder arthritis develop?Degeneration of cartilage, tendons, or joint structures can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. MRI detects early changes invisible on X-ray. Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?Yes. Persistent pain or reduced motion despite conservative care is a strong indication for MRI. Q3: R...
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Q1: Why hasn’t physiotherapy helped my shoulder pain?Short-term therapy may temporarily relieve symptoms but cannot diagnose underlying structural injuries like rotator cuff tear, tendon injury, or labrum damage. Q2: How does MRI help?MRI identifies the exact injury, enabling targeted non-surgical management or surgical planning. Q3: Risks of d...
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Q1: How do I know if I have a rotator cuff tear?Symptoms include pain when lifting or rotating the arm, night-time pain, weakness, and popping or clicking. MRI is required to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other injuries. Q2: My short therapy trial hasn’t worked — should I do MRI?Yes. Persistent pain and functional limitations despite cons...
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Q1: What causes shoulder pain at night?Inflamed tendons, rotator cuff tears, bursitis, or cartilage injuries often flare during rest or sleep. Persistent night pain may indicate a structural injury that cannot be fully diagnosed without MRI. Q2: Short therapy hasn’t worked — should I do MRI?Yes. If conservative treatment fails, MRI is essentia...
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Q1: Why does shoulder pain worsen during sports or exercise?Overuse or acute trauma can cause rotator cuff strain, tendonitis, labrum tears, or cartilage damage. Persistent pain despite rest or physiotherapy signals the need for further evaluation. Q2: My therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?Yes. If short-term conservative management fails,...
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