Overview
Shoulder MRI emphasizes oblique sagittal coronal and axial planes with fat suppressed sequences to evaluate tendons labrum and bone marrow.
Core Sequences
Include oblique sagittal T2 fat suppressed coronal T1 and axial proton density sequences with dedicated shoulder coil.
Arthrogram and MR Arthrography
Consider MR arthrography for labral pathology or subtle capsular tears to improve intra articular contrast and detection.
Postoperative Imaging
Use metal artifact reduction techniques and compare with prior studies to assess repair integrity and complications.