Role of MRI in assessment of subacromial impingement syndrome

Abstract

Background MRI has a role in identifying the cause of subacromial impingement syndrome. It is a preferred modality in evaluating the relevant anatomy and cause/pathomechanics. Objective The aim of this study was to illustrate the role of MRI in assessment of subacromial impingement syndrome. Patients and methods This study included 30 patients of both sexes with ages ranged between 25 and 60 years complaining of shoulder joint pain for more than 3 months with positive clinical test results. All cases underwent magnetic resonance imaging at Air Force Specialized Hospital using Philips MRI machine with magnetic strength of 1.5 T, and some cases underwent MRI with strength of 3 T using a General Electrical machine. Results This study demonstrates male predominance, as there were 20 (66.7%) males and 10 (33.3%) females. Most cases were less than 40 years of age, represented as 20 (66.6%) cases. The ages of the studied cases ranged between 25 and 60 years old, with a mean age of 45 years. Conclusion MRI has a role in identifying the cause of subacromial impingement syndrome. It is a preferred modality in evaluating the relevant anatomy and cause/pathomechanics.