Current Role of - Non-contrast MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) of shoulder for diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis [A study of 40 patients observed during period of 6 months - i.e. from the month January to June 2018]

Dr. Bhargav Patel; Dr. Maulik Jethva; Dr. Pinkesh Herma; Dr. Hiren Rathod

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2019

Current Role of - Non-contrast MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) of shoulder for diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis [A study of 40 patients observed during period of 6 months - i.e. from the month January to June 2018]

Dr. Bhargav Patel, Dr. Maulik Jethva, Dr. Pinkesh Herma, Dr. Hiren Rathod

Abstract :

Adhesive capsulitis is a commonest cause of pain & restricted range of motion at the shoulder joint. Purpose of the study is to investigate plain MRI findings in the clinically suspected cases of adhesive capsulitis. Methods: 40 cases of shoulder joint MRI were evaluated for coracohumeral ligament thickness, rotator interval infiltration, and axillary recess thickening/edema in such cases. MRI Results show: In detection of adhesive capsulitis, sensitivity is 76% and specificity is 53% for coracohumeral ligament thickening, sensitivity is 66% and specificity is 55% for coracohumeral ligament thickening and rotator interval infiltration, and sensitivity is 23% and specificity is 86% for coracohumeral ligament thickening, rotator interval infiltration, and axillary recess thickening/edema. Conclusions: Adhesive capsulitis can be accurately diagnosed on non–contrast MRI shoulder examinations with appropriate clinical criteria without need of arthrography/ intervention.