What Does This MRI Report Of Left Shoulder Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 6 May 2015

Question: What does this mean inplain english AND WHAT SHOULD i DO? hOW LONG FOR RECOVERY. iAM 65 AND IN GOOD SHAPE.

MRI LEFT SHOULDER
CLINICAL HISTORY: Sprain and strain of other specified sites of shoulder
and upper arm []
COMPARISON: Radiographs 3/16/15
TECHNIQUE: Routine MRI of the left shoulder.
RESULT:
Bone marrow signal: There is a nondisplaced fracture of the greater
tuberosity with associated bone marrow edema of the humeral head.
Supraspinatus:Hyperintense signal at the distal tendon insertion on the
greater tuberosity without full-thickness tear.
Infraspinatus:Intact
Teres Minor:Intact
Subscapularis:Intact
Biceps Tendon (long head):Intra-articular segment intact and well
visualized within the bicipital groove.
Acromioclavicular joint: Mild acromioclavicular arthrosis.
Subacromial / subdeltoid bursae:Mild bursitis
Labral capsular complex:Evaluation limited by motion artifact. No
definite tear.
Articular cartilage: Grossly intact
Muscle Bulk: Within normal limits
IMPRESSION:
NONDISPLACED GREATER TUBEROSITY FRACTURE.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
undisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of humerus.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You has undisplaced ( broken bone not separated) fracture of greater tuberosity of humerus(prominent part on outer upper end of humerus ).There is no other significant injury. Treatment of it is rest to shoulder, for which arm pouch sling can be used to rest the arm . Analgesic such as ibuprofen is useful to pain relief. Vitamin B and C is useful in recovery. Calcium supplements can be taken. It is likely to take 3weeks in clinical healing. After 3 weeks arm and shoulder can gradually be used and excercises can be started.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (15 minutes later)

Any issues with the rotator cuff??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no major injury of rotator cuff.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
There is no major injury of rotator cuff. There is some edema here and there indicated minor contusion, which are not of significance.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
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Wishing you good health
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj