Shoulder scans in most people above 40 show rotator cuff abnormalities, pain or not

Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors, affecting approximately 18–31% of the global population each month. Up to 85% of these cases are due to problems with ...

99% of adults over 40 have shoulder “abnormalities” on an MRI, study finds

Up to a third of people worldwide have shoulder pain; it’s one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints. But medical ...
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Rotator cuff tears found in 73% of adults over 40. Here’s why that might not matter

In A Nutshell • 99% of adults over 40 have rotator cuff abnormalities on MRI scans, including wear and tear (25%), partial ...
Medscape

MRI Abnormalities Common in Pain-Free Shoulders

MRI finds shoulder tendon tears in most adults over age 40 years, with researchers suggesting the injury is a normal part of ...
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Shoulder instability may have distinct, identifiable imaging features on CT, MRI

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Shoulder instability has distinct imaging features, according to a presenter. MRI, MR arthrography and CT may be ...
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Rotator Cuff Abnormalities Nearly Universal After 40, Study Questions Routine Shoulder MRI Use

Finland: A large population-based study from Finland has found that structural abnormalities in the rotator cuff are almost ...