A shoulder arthrogram is an imaging test that can help diagnose hard-to-see joint issues. It uses a dye that makes soft tissues easier to see on X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs.

MR arthrography of the shoulder allows physicians to better identify tears and provides patients with an accurate diagnosis to determine whether or not surgery is needed, according to a study ...

The study, performed at the University of Wisconsin, compared the use of conventional noninvasive MRI with MR arthrography in 30 patients who had undergone preoperative imaging with both techniques.