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How can i find out if i tore something during a dislocated shoulder?
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MRI: Dislocated shoulders almost always tear the surrounding capsule. Mri can be more specific.
Answered 5/18/2016
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MRI: Mri (with contrast) or ultrasound are best imaging options to evaluate for a torn labrum.
Answered 4/28/2013
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Dislocated shoulder: Good quality MRI is your best bet. Check with your orthopedic specialist.
Answered 1/1/2023
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Shoulder tear: The force to dislocate the shoulder from trauma is enough to cause many other injuries to surrounding tissue , get and MRI if pain persists more than 10 days.
Answered 6/10/2014
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MRI.: An MRI may be indicated. The most common "tear" that can happen after shoulder dislocation is a rotator cuff tear. An MRI would be able to assess that, as well as other soft tissues.
Answered 4/1/2016
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