Shoulder MRI Scan in Dadar West, Mumbai

Shoulder MRI at AV Scan, Dadar West

AV Scan offers specialist shoulder MRI with MSK fellowship-trained radiologist reporting. The shoulder is a complex joint — accurate MRI interpretation requires specialist expertise to avoid missed diagnoses. Dr. Avinash Bansal's specialist MSK fellowship training ensures the highest standard of shoulder MRI reporting.

What Does Shoulder MRI Diagnose?

• Rotator cuff tears — supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, teres minor (partial and full thickness)
• Subacromial impingement syndrome
• Labral tears — SLAP, Bankart, posterior labral pathology
• Shoulder instability — anterior, posterior, multidirectional
• Hill-Sachs and bony Bankart lesions
• Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
• AC joint pathology — acromioclavicular joint arthritis
• Biceps tendon tears and tendinopathy
• Calcific tendinitis
• Shoulder joint fluid and effusions

When to Get a Shoulder MRI?

• Shoulder pain not responding to physiotherapy
• Suspected rotator cuff tear after acute injury or chronic pain
• Shoulder dislocation — to assess labrum and bony Bankart injury
• Recurrent shoulder instability or dislocation
• Pre-operative assessment before arthroscopic surgery
• Unexplained shoulder weakness or inability to lift the arm

Preparation

• Wear loose clothing or a sleeveless top — you may be asked to change
• Remove jewellery, earrings and metal near the shoulder
• No fasting required for non-contrast shoulder MRI
• Scan duration: 30–40 minutes