Question 1

will an ultrasound scan show much on shoulder?

Accepted Answer

: Ultrasound is a relatively cheap and quick way to evaluate certain conditions. It uses sound waves to produce an image of various tissues. It is limited in evaluating deep structures and has interference if bone is obstructing the view. It is good for superficial skin and joint issues, as well as large organs. Depending on the issue, shoulder is most commonly evaluated by x-ray and MRI

Question 2

can a nerve test show if it's a nerve or if it's muscular   issue? can it show what  area  it's from  neck or lower on spine , shoulder or back ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Neurolgists can do both nerve conduction and muscle conductions studies to sort out these problems

Question 3

shoulder start hurt 6 mon ago when throw softball. mri show nothing wrong. want me 2 do pt. i feel like pt wont fix. should i do something more? ty

Accepted Answer

Shoulder Bursitis: Most likely you have shoulder bursitis. Try using tylenol, (acetaminophen) ibuprofen, ice. Physical therapy can help.

Question 4

33 m no maj med issues but feeling new pain all the time. in chest, shoulder, kidney, etc. tests by 2 docs show things are fine. where to go from here?

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Pain all the time: 33 M no maj med issues but feeling new pain all the time. In chest, shoulder, kidney, etc. tests by 2 docs show things are fine. Where to go from here? ANS: you need to be seen by an Internist who will do a detailed history, physical exam and directed testing to find the cause. I am one of those and happy to do 2nd opinion to get you started. Will need to see all labs and other tests done so far.

Question 5

does frozen shoulder show up on a mri?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis can show up on MRI as a distinct thickening of the shoulder capsule. Often an MRI is not needed as this is a clinical diagnosis. (a diagnosis made by history and examination) it is most often found in diabetics and women in their 50's and 60's. It can develop out of the blue or sometimes after shoulder injury or surgery. Good luck!

Question 6

had shoulder pain for 8 months will an mri scan show whats wrong?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain: MRI will give you valuable information.  Also search John Sarno, MD, for a mind-body approach to pain from physical causes.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

i have xrays of my injured right shoulder but cannot find a specialist until next week to explain what it shows..?

Accepted Answer

So wait til then: If it was a fracture or an emergency, the radiologist would call your doctor who would call you right away.  Any other findings are not urgent and can wait until next week.  You can also ask the imaging center or your doctor to tell you the official result.  Then you can wait until next week to ask questions.

Question 8

had shoulder surgery for what was thought to be a partial tear in rotator cuff. why does the rotator cuff show some fray?

Accepted Answer

Partial cuff tear: Watershed area of less blood supply contributes to fray. As does a poorer quality soft tissue.

Question 9

i had mri. it showed nothing. i have a lot of shoulder pain. does mri show everything? what does it not show? this is due to car accident.

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: The MRI is the best available?
Suppose your pain origin is not in the shoulder (neck disc or other).
I think this what you have to concentrate on. Referred pain.

Question 10

mri didn't show cause of shoulder pain.car accident 4yrs ago 8/26. been in pain since. p/t didn't help. what could be the cause of the pain?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain: Chronic pain can be from soft tissue injury or nerve referral. Have you had massage or any body work?. Try seeing an osteopath.

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Will an ultrasound scan show much on shoulder?

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Can a nerve test show if it's a nerve or if it's muscular issue? can it show what area it's from neck or lower on spine , shoulder or back ?

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Shoulder start hurt 6 mon ago when throw softball. mri show nothing wrong. want me 2 do pt. i feel like pt wont fix. should i do something more? ty

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33 m no maj med issues but feeling new pain all the time. in chest, shoulder, kidney, etc. tests by 2 docs show things are fine. where to go from here?

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Does frozen shoulder show up on a mri?

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Had shoulder pain for 8 months will an mri scan show whats wrong?

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I have xrays of my injured right shoulder but cannot find a specialist until next week to explain what it shows..?

A member asked:

Had shoulder surgery for what was thought to be a partial tear in rotator cuff. why does the rotator cuff show some fray?

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I had mri. it showed nothing. i have a lot of shoulder pain. does mri show everything? what does it not show? this is due to car accident.

A member asked:

Mri didn't show cause of shoulder pain.car accident 4yrs ago 8/26. been in pain since. p/t didn't help. what could be the cause of the pain?

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