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Radiologists interpreting shoulder MRI should have a detailed understanding of pertinent anatomy and knowledge of common and uncommon pitfalls to avoid during image interpretation.
Radiologists must understand normal and variant shoulder anatomy to avoid pitfalls in MRI interpretation.
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Highlights potential for fewer interpretation errors in shoulder MRI; leaves open effects on patient outcomes.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to review frequently encountered pitfalls as they pertain to normal and variant anatomy of the shoulder, including the rotator cuff and rotator cable, blood vessels, glenoid labrum, and the glenohumeral ligaments. CONCLUSION: MRI is the preferred method for evaluating internal derangement of the shoulder. Radiologists interpreting MR images should have a detailed understanding of pertinent anatomy and knowledge of common and uncommon pitfalls to avoid during image interpretation.
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Motamedi et al. (2014) conducted a review in Shoulder MRI interpretation. Shoulder MRI was evaluated. Radiologists interpreting shoulder MRI should have a detailed understanding of pertinent anatomy and knowledge of common and uncommon pitfalls to avoid during image interpretation.
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