Imaging of the shoulder in the aging athlete

Issue title: The Aging Athlete

Guest editors: Jeffrey L. YoungGuest Editor

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Hayes, Curtis W.

Affiliations: Department of Radiology, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Box 980615, MCV Station, Richmond, VA 23298-0615, USA

Abstract: The radiologic work-up of shoulder pain in the aging athlete should be tailored to meet the needs and expectations of the patient and physician. The value of high quality plain radiographs cannot be over-emphasized. When a more sophisticated imagine is necessary, the choice between arthrography, ultrasound, or MRI imaging is not straightforward. Arthrography is an excellent test to demonstrate full rotator cuff tears. In competitive athletes, a more sophisticated look at the rotator cuff and adjacent structures may be desired, which can be satisfied by MR imaging.

Keywords: Shoulder, Aging athlete, Imaging, Shoulder impingement

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1995-5111

Journal: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 81-85, 1995