MRI · Musculoskeletal
MRI — Shoulder
Indication
Rotator cuff and labroligamentous pathology, impingement, instability, biceps tendon.
Contrast
MR arthrography preferred for labral tears/instability and postoperative cuff.
Sequences & planes
| Seq. | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| T1 / PD | Oblique coronal | along supraspinatus |
| PD/T2 FS | Oblique coronal | |
| PD/T2 FS | Axial | |
| T2 FS / PD FS | Oblique sagittal | |
| ABER T1 FS | ABER (arthrography) | optional, anteroinferior labrum |
Planning notes
- Arm in neutral/slight external rotation; dedicated shoulder coil.
- Oblique coronal planned on axial parallel to the supraspinatus tendon.
References
- Radiopaedia — Shoulder (MRI) protocol
- ESSR — MSK MRI protocols
- MRI Master — Shoulder protocol planning
Educational reference only — verify against current guidelines and adapt to your institution and equipment. Not medical advice.