INVESTIGATION

BY- SYUKRIAH

The medical tests that may be needed to diagnose a rotator cuff injury include:

· X-ray
An X-ray may show a bone spur or injury to the shoulder joint's ball and socket.

· Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
To determine whether the rotator cuff is inflamed or has a partial or full tear, an MRI may be needed. An MRI uses magnets and computers to create detailed, three-dimensional images of the shoulder area.

· Ultrasound
Ultrasound involves the use of a transducer (wand) placed on the skin to transmit internal, moving video images inside the shoulder. Mayo Clinic uses high-resolution ultrasound equipment to produce detailed internal images, and ultrasound can assess shoulder muscle tendon integrity.

· Arthrography

· Uses Iodine containing contrast material which is injected into the shoulder to demonstrate leakage by plain XRAY. These tests are used in different circumstances, but arthrography is less accurate at defining cuff tear, is more invasive, but demonstrates capsular tear more reliably. Arthrography should not be used with shellfish allergy or known iodine allergy

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/rotator-cuff-injury/DS00192/DSECTION=tests-and-diagnosis