
Is an MRI scan necessary for shoulder periarthritis?
Disease description:
I couldn't move my shoulder due to periarthritis, so I had no choice but to go to the hospital. I heard that many examinations are required, including MRI. Is an MRI necessary for periarthritis of the shoulder?

Periarthritis of the shoulder usually requires a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination.
1. Diagnostic requirement: Since periarthritis of the shoulder cannot be diagnosed through blood tests, imaging examinations have become the primary diagnostic method.
2. Advantages of MRI: MRI can provide detailed information about abnormalities in ligaments, tendons, and the joint capsule around the shoulder joint. It not only clarifies the location of the lesion but also helps in differential diagnosis.
3. Comprehensive evaluation: MRI enables doctors to more comprehensively assess the condition of periarthritis of the shoulder and formulate more accurate treatment plans for patients.
MRI plays an important role in diagnosing periarthritis of the shoulder, and patients should actively cooperate with their doctors to undergo the examination.