Q1: Why does my shoulder feel unstable or dislocate?Ligament tears, labrum injury, or rotator cuff weakness may cause recurrent dislocations. MRI clearly visualizes these structures. Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?Yes. Persistent instability despite strengthening exercises or therapy signals the need for imaging before further con...
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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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