Persistent Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff or Impingement Suspected)

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2025 Oct
Q1: I have ongoing shoulder pain that doesn’t improve with physiotherapy or rest. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Persistent shoulder pain may indicate rotator cuff tears, tendon inflammation, ligament damage, or early joint degeneration. X-rays may show nothing, and physical exams alone cannot confirm structural injuries. MRI provides high-resolution, ...
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Chronic Wrist Pain from Overuse or Injury

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2025 Oct
Q1: My wrist hurts constantly after repetitive tasks or a past injury. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Chronic wrist pain may indicate ligament tears (like TFCC), tendon injuries, cartilage damage, or early arthritis. X-rays often appear normal, and physical exams cannot confirm the structural cause. MRI provides high-resolution, radiation-free images of ...
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Chronic Elbow Pain from Overuse? MRI Can Detect Tendon or Ligament Injuries Early

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2025 Oct
Q1: My elbow hurts constantly after repetitive activities like typing or sports. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Chronic elbow pain from repetitive strain may indicate tendon microtears (lateral or medial epicondylitis), ligament injuries, or early joint degeneration. Physical exams and X-rays often cannot detect these subtle but clinically significant in...
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Elbow or Wrist Pain Affecting Performance? MRI Can Reveal Hidden Injuries

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2025 Oct
Q1: My elbow or wrist pain is limiting my work or sports performance. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Persistent pain that affects daily activities, work, or sports may indicate tendon tears, ligament injuries, cartilage damage, or early arthritis. X-rays may appear normal, and physical exams cannot always confirm the structural problem. MRI provides deta...
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Ongoing Wrist Pain? MRI Can Detect Ligament, Tendon, or Cartilage Injuries

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2025 Oct
Q1: My wrist still hurts months after a sprain. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Lingering wrist pain after injury may indicate ligament tears (scapholunate, TFCC), tendon injuries, cartilage damage, or early post-traumatic arthritis. X-rays usually show only fractures and alignment issues, missing soft tissue injuries. MRI provides clear, radiation-free i...
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