Our insured, Dawson was riding his bike when he was struck by a vehicle which ran a stop sign. Dawson immediately complained of shoulder pain and was rushed to the ER where he was diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear. Which diagnostic test was likely performed on his shoulder?

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A	CT Scan
B	MRI
C	X-ray
D	Discogram

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The most common cause of shoulder pain occurs when rotator cuff tendons become trapped under the bony area in the shoulder. The tendons become inflamed or damaged. This condition is called rotator cuff tendinitis or bursitis.

Detailed explanation-2: -An MRI scan enables your doctor to see the soft tissue in the shoulder and determine if you have a rotator cuff tear and whether it is partial or full thickness. An MRI can also provide doctors information about the tendon retraction or tear pattern, which may influence decisions about what surgical techniques to use.

Detailed explanation-3: -Difficulty and pain caused by raising your arm. Popping or clicking sounds or sensations when moving your arm. Shoulder pain that worsens at night or when resting your arm. Shoulder weakness and struggling to lift items. 28-Jan-2021

Detailed explanation-4: -Neer’s Test. Hawkins / Kennedy Impingement Test. Painful Arc. Yocum’s Test.

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