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What Does MRI Report Acromion Has A Type I Morphology In Its Neutral In Position Indicate?

Hi , I had an MRI on my left shoulder as I ve been in discomfort since a car accident 3 months ago , The report mostly says that joints are ok etc , just two things I don t understand : 1 : the acromion has a type I morphology in its neutral in position 2: there is marked fatty atrophy of the teres minor muscle . No cause for this seen . Is there anything I need to do ? Thanks
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
You are not suppose to worry at all. Type 1 morphology of acromion is normal. It suggest that it is flat and not crooked so there is no compression of the shoulder muscles. If it would have been type 3 then you would have needed surgery.
Also for fatty atrophy of teres minor, it is reversible change due to not using your shoulder due to pain. I would suggest you to have hot water fomentation and also shoulder muscle physiotherapy.
i would also recommend you to take Brufen for pain relief. If pain is very severe then I would suggest you to get steroid injection in sub acromion joint.
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What Does MRI Report Acromion Has A Type I Morphology In Its Neutral In Position Indicate?

You are not suppose to worry at all. Type 1 morphology of acromion is normal. It suggest that it is flat and not crooked so there is no compression of the shoulder muscles. If it would have been type 3 then you would have needed surgery. Also for fatty atrophy of teres minor, it is reversible change due to not using your shoulder due to pain. I would suggest you to have hot water fomentation and also shoulder muscle physiotherapy. i would also recommend you to take Brufen for pain relief. If pain is very severe then I would suggest you to get steroid injection in sub acromion joint.