shoulder injury - results are in

[jynx]

Hello from Canada.. I welcome input on my MRI results - how serious OR if you think surgery would be required - this results from a scooter riding injury (or should I say "falling off") Nov. 17...

And pls read last paragraph regarding humerus lesion - need I be concerned - I have read that one should monitor an enchondroma in the humerus -

Thanks!

Here is what the summary is of the MRI:

1. Supraspinatus focal articular partial thickness tear measuring approx. 11 x 6 mm and extending 50% way through tendon
2. Supraspinatus bursal surface tendinopathy
3. Focal tear in the interior fibers of teres minor.
4. Focal tear in the adjacent joint capsule as the gadolinium signal intensity fluid flows into this defect
5. Irregular fraying of long head of biceps tendon just proximal to insertion into glenoid labrum
6. Minor fraaying or irregular nondisplaced tear high glenoid labrum anterior superior quadrant.

AND I have an Type IV acromion.

"At the anterolateral aspect surgical neck of humerus, within the subcortical bone, is a 6 mm lesion which is T1 hypointense and T2 hyperintense and has a narrow zone of transition. The overlying cortex is intact. It is in keeping with a benign entity such as an incidental enchondroma."

[Heidi]

Wow! Thats quite a nasty injury you have there! What was the advice from your consultant? I don't think anyone here will be qualified to really give you any better or different advice.

If you are looking to avoid surgery, it may be possible. Each one of these injuries separately can be treated conservatively, but the combination of injuries may make surgery more viable.

As for the enchondroma, I know little about these, but I think you are right, that they should be monitored for changes in the tissue.

[jynx]

Thanks for your input - I was just curious as to what others might say if there read my results - and your reaction is like mine...however, my GP said it wasn't too serious (which is why I asked to see a specialist) and in the meantime I am seeing a Physio - but even she said "at least it isn't a full tear" - wow, how much tearing does one have to have before it appears serious? :)

Anyway, will post update once I get in to the specialist.

Thanks