MRI Left Shoulder With Contrast

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
Get the blood urea and creatinine test done to evaluate kidney function and to ensure safety of contrast before taking up the procedure.

Understanding MRI Left Shoulder With Contrast

What is MRI Left Shoulder With Contrast?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) left shoulder with contrast uses gadolinium which is very safe and has rare side effects. It is used to capture detailed images of the shoulder joint, bones, tendons etc. These detailed images allow doctors to identify defects and diseases. Done using a large machine that uses magnetic fields and radio waves is typically done to identify arthritis, fractures, infections, pains, tumours, swellings, etc.

It has proven very beneficial in diagnosing a broad range of conditions. The MRI testing poses almost no risk on an average person when safety guidelines are followed. Even the strong magnetic fields are not harmful. If you are breastfeeding, consult a doctor before the contrast medium is used since it can spread to the breast milk and be passed onto the baby.

What is MRI Left Shoulder With Contrast used for?

To diagnose any fracture of the bones that form the shoulder joint
To look for signs or changes of osteoporosis, deformities or abnormal growth of the bones
To diagnose any suspected shoulder dislocation, frozen shoulder, and arthritis of this joint
To diagnose infection of the bones (osteomyelitis) and the soft tissues (abscess)

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about MRI Left Shoulder With Contrast

Frequently Asked Questions about MRI Left Shoulder With Contrast

Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.