Radiological investigations to assess the shoulder

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QUESTION 1 OF 3

A 36-year-old sportsman attends the clinic complaining of left shoulder weakness and deep seated pain. Examination reveals wasting below the spine of scapula affecting the infraspinous fossa only.
The most useful investigation would be:

QUESTION ID: 60

1. A. CT
2. B. MRI
3. C. MRI arthrogram
4. D. USS
5. E. X-ray
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QUESTION 2 OF 3

A 36-year-old sportsman attends the clinic complaining of left shoulder weakness and deep seated pain. Examination reveals wasting below the spine of scapula affecting the infraspinous fossa only.
The most useful investigation would be:

QUESTION ID: 1064

1. A. CT
2. B. MRI
3. C. MRI arthrogram
4. D. USS
5. E. X-ray
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QUESTION 3 OF 3

A 71-year-old lady attends complaining of 3-month history of right shoulder pain and stiffness. There is no history of trauma. Examination reveals active movements of 30 °of flexion, 30°abduction and no active external rotation.
The next most useful step in this patient’s management is:

QUESTION ID: 1065

1. A. Arthroscopic capsular release +/- MUA
2. B. Bone scan
3. C. MRI scan
4. D. USS
5. E. X-ray
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