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Shoulder MRI: Rethinking Findings

Routine imaging may detect age-related tendon changes that do not explain patient-reported shoulder pain.

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    98.7% of participants aged 41-76 had rotator cuff abnormalities.

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    25% exhibited tendinopathy; 62% had partial-thickness tears.

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    Full-thickness tears increased with age, peaking at 28% in those 70+.

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    Asymptomatic shoulders showed high prevalence of abnormalities.

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    Caution suggested against over-treating incidental findings.

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    Conservative management recommended for atraumatic shoulder pain.

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Shoulder MRI: Rethinking Findings

Routine imaging may detect age-related tendon changes that do not explain patient-reported shoulder pain.

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • February 16, 2026

  • 4 min

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