Can someone help translate my MRI?

[gassy]

My shoulder has been bothering me for about 9 months now, sometimes killing me! Serious pain. I've done ART, PT, massage, every supplement legal and illegal, total rest, very light weights, and prolotherapy. It is getting no better and sometimes worse. I got an x-ray that showed a calcium deposit that is rubbing the biceps tendon. I just got an MRI but I can't see my Dr for a month. The impression says "degenerative changes of the acromioclavicular joint with effacement of the underlying supraspinatus tendon. Increased signal in the anterior greater tuberosity. No tears or fractures" Does anyone have any ideas on how I can get better? This is so frustrating and depressing. Please help.

 

[dragonfire101]

Means you have a shortening, or thinning, of the supraspinatus tendon. Or in layman's terms one of the rotator cuff tendons and degenerative changes of the acromioclavicular joint can mean you have arthritis in your shoulder joint or other degenerative problems. Have you ever dislocated your shoulder or injured it in the past. It would increase your chance of degenerative issues in your shoulder.

 

[Sesshomaru]

It means that your AC joint is wearing down, possibly because of the inflammation or because things are rubbing on the joint (i.e. the calcium deposit). It also says that your supraspinatus tendon is wearing down.

Youre most likely going to have to get the calcium removed so that it stops rubbing on things and allow for more space in the shoulder since its already cramped up because of inflammed tissues.

 

[gassy]

Thanks guys. I've had a million minor injuries over the years. Had a sub-accromial decompression on my left shoulder 5 years ago, now my right one is going. Suck's, but things could always be worse.