T1{rho} Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Assess Cartilage Damage After Primary Shoulder Dislocation

Conclusion:
Humeral head cartilage sustained greater damage than glenoid cartilage in primary dislocation. T1 values were higher in glenohumeral zones associated with Bankart and Hill-Sachs lesions. Widespread initial cartilage damage may predispose patients to glenohumeral arthropathy.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - October 30, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Saxena, V., DAquilla, K., Marcoon, S., Krishnamoorthy, G., Gordon, J. A., Carey, J. L., Borthakur, A., Kneeland, J. B., Kelly, J. D., Reddy, R., Sennett, B. J. Tags: Shoulder, instability, Biology of cartilage, Imaging, magnetic resonance Source Type: research