Presentation
Pain and stiffness of the shoulder. No history of trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Adhesive capsulitis: shoulder
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T2 fat sat shows edema in the axillary recess and the rotator cuff interval. The inferior glenohumeral ligaments and the coracohumeral ligament are thickened. No rotator cuff, biceps tendon or labrum pathologies.
Case Discussion
In the appropriate clinical setting of a frozen shoulder, these findings are quite typical.