What does the MRI findings and impression mean?

[marilu1519]

I just received my MRI results and I wanted to know what it meant.  It is regarding my right shoulder.

The findings state:  The infra and supraspinatus tendons demonstrate thickening and intermediate T2/pronton density signal suggesting tendinopathy without definitive tear.  The subscapularis tendon and teres minor tendon are intact.  The acromioclavicular joint and glenohumeral joint are normal.  The long head of the biceps tendon is normal.  No glenoid-labral signal abnormalities are detected.  The acromion is type I.  The humeral-acromial interval is normal at 7.6 mm.  No significant bone marrow signal abnormalitis are detected.  The visualized regional muscles are intact.

The impression state:  Supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendinopathy with no rotator cuff tendon tear.

Can you tell me what all that means?  Thanks!

[Godofredo MD]

Hi.

What are the symptoms you are experiencing?

The MRI findings reveal tendinopathy of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles, probably tendinitis, which could be causing some shoulder symptoms. These muscles are 2 of 4 muscles comprising the rotator cuff, which has the function of stabilizing the shoulder as well as elevating and rotating the arm. Based on the findings, there are no muscle tendon tears of the rotator cuff group of muscles.

The tendinopathy, especially if it is a supraspinatus tendinitis, could also be associated with a shoulder impingement syndrome, which could lead to shoulder pain.

[missnightrder]

my imression  reads the following  mild osteoarthritis   does this mean i need a hip replacement       also  reads  small amount of physiologic  joint fuild      degenerative change  centered  around the symphysis pubis  

[Dr Vinod]

Rotator cuff is for shoulder and not for hipjoint!
And for hip replacement all types of osteoarthritis does not require it and only it can be decided by your operating Orthopaedician.
Take care!