Rotator Cuff Injury

Diagnosis

Mayo Clinic doctors diagnose rotator cuff injury with the following methods:

• Thorough physical exam
• X-rays
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• High-resolution ultrasound

Tests are scheduled quickly and results are typically available on the same day or within 24 hours. Efficient testing helps the team quickly arrive at a diagnosis so your treatment can begin as soon as possible.