title: Imaging of the shoulder in the aging athlete.
abstract: The radiologic work-up of shoulder pain in the aging athlete should be tailored to meet the needs and expectations of the patient and physician. The value of high quality plain radiographs cannot be over-emphasized. When a more sophisticated imagine is necessary, the choice between arthrography, ultrasound, or MRI imaging is not straightforward. Arthrography is an excellent test to demonstrate full rotator cuff tears. In competitive athletes, a more sophisticated look at the rotator cuff and adjacent structures may be desired, which can be satisfied by MR imaging.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Box 980615, MCV Station, Richmond, VA 23298-0615, USA.
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Hayes
keywords: Aging athlete; Imaging; Shoulder; Shoulder impingement