MRI of the shoulder joint

The service is provided exclusively by appointment of a specialist.

During the examination, a magnetic resonance imaging scan of the shoulder joint is performed to assess its condition and identify possible pathologies.

Indications for the examination:

• Degenerative changes in the shoulder joint.
• Old injuries of the shoulder joint.
• Pain in the arm.
• Suspected presence of foci in the shoulder joint.
• Damage to the rotator cuff of the shoulder joint.

Duration of the procedure: 20 minutes. The examination is performed by a radiologist and an X-ray laboratory technician.

Preparation for the examination

No special preparation is required, but the following recommendations should be followed:

• Wear comfortable underwear made of natural materials.
• Avoid wearing jewelry and costume jewelry.
• Limit the use of cosmetics on the face, as some types of mascara can cause image distortion.

Contraindications:

• Presence of metal implants or devices that may interfere with the magnetic field (e.g. pacemakers).
• Claustrophobia (relative contraindication).
• Severe general condition of the patient (relative contraindication).
• First trimester of pregnancy.
• If the patient has an MR-compatible cardiac device, the presence of a cardiologist is required during the examination.

For a scheduled visit, be at the reception of the department 15 minutes before the examination.

The examination results (description, film on demand, recording on optical media) are issued after 6 hours. In complex cases, the period may be extended to 24 hours.