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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)

Recommended: Clinical diagnosis; MRI Shoulder if atypical is an acceptable imaging study for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). MRI shows capsular thickening, axillary recess obliteration.

Recommended study

Clinical diagnosis; MRI Shoulder if atypical

No contrast Acceptable Musculoskeletal Outpatient Reviewed

MRI shows capsular thickening, axillary recess obliteration. Imaging to exclude other causes.

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