Non-contrast MRI diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder

Publication date: Available online 7 April 2017
Source:Clinical Imaging
Author(s): Andrew S. Chi, John Kim, Suzanne S. Long, William B. Morrison, Adam C. Zoga
PurposeTo investigate non-contrast MRI findings of clinical adhesive capsulitis.Methods31 non-contrast, non-arthrographic, shoulder MRIs were evaluated for coracohumeral ligament thickness, rotator interval infiltration, and axillary recess thickening/edema.ResultsIn detection of adhesive capsulitis, sensitivity is 76.7% and specificity is 53.3% for coracohumeral ligament thickening, sensitivity is 66.7% and specificity is 55.2% for coracohumeral ligament thickening and rotator interval infiltration, and sensitivity is 23.3% and specificity is 86.7% for coracohumeral ligament thickening, rotator interval infiltration, and axillary recess thickening/edema.ConclusionsAdhesive capsulitis can be accurately diagnosed on non-contrast MRI shoulder examinations with appropriate clinical criteria without direct MR arthrography.



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