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Nearly all adults over 40 show shoulder damage on MRI

Widespread shoulder MRI abnormalities may be part of normal aging, raising questions about over-diagnosis and avoidable procedures.

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 ...

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 ...
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 ...
StudyFinds on MSN

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 tears (62%), or complete tears (11%) • These findings showed up equally in ...
Healio

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 ...