MRI of the Left shoulder - results 07/30/07

Findings:

1. No rotator cuff tendon tear is sean However, some mile tendinopathy (weakness)/tendinitis (inflamation) with minimal tendinosis near the insertion site are noted
2. Some moderate hypertrophic (enlarged; increased in size) DJD (Degenerative joint decease) of the A-C joint (clavicle part of scropala), which appears to be compressing the myotendinous junction of the supraspinatus tendons, rule out some degree of impingement syndrome clinically.
3. Small subcortical change in the greater tuberosity (lumps elevated inflamed) area compatible with some degree of chronic internal impingement (over time nerve restricted).
4. Mild tenasynovitis (inflamation) of the biceps tendon in the bicipital groove.
5. No fracture, dislocation, avn, or difenite labral/Ligamentous tear is identified. We suggest arthrosocopy or MR Arthrogram.

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