Non-contrast MR imaging of the glenohumeral joint. Part II. Glenohumeral instability and labrum tears.
MR imaging of the shoulder without contrast is frequently used for evaluation of glenohumeral instability in spite of the popularity of MR arthrography. With proper imaging technique, familiarity with normal anatomy and variants as well as knowledge of the expected pathologic findings high diagnostic accuracy may be achieved.
Rafii
Mahvash
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Department of Radiology, NYU School of Medicine, NYU Medical Center, 560 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA. Mahvash.rafii@med.nyu.edu
D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000473:pathology*; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000293:injuries; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000175:diagnosis; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000473:pathology