during the summer i injured my shoulder doing a bench press. i have had physical therapy and cortisone injection. i would appreciate any help in explaining my mri results in a way i could understand. i was also wondering how reliable the mri actually is.
the ac joint demonstrates mild degenertive bony hypertrophy. there is mild bone marrow edema of the distal clavicle.
the supraspinatus tendon demonstrates moderate tendinosis and mild fraying. the infraspinatus and subscapularis tendons demonstrate mild tendinosis.
the anterior inferior labrum demonstrates small size and linear T2 hyperintensity consistent with probable tear. there is a tiny subchondral erosion with thinning of the overlying articular cartilage of the anteroinferior glenoid rim.
the superior labrum demonstrates slight patchy T2 hyperintensity consistent with degenerative change and probable slight tear.

my doctor said he could perform arthroscopic surgery that would take care of the pain. i would like to know if it would be worth it.