CT Screening Shoulder

Our radiologists evaluate:

• Humeral head alignment with glenoid socket
• Acromioclavicular joint space width
• Glenoid bone loss for instability cases
• Rotator-cuff footprint integrity
• Calcific deposits or bone spurs

• Detect complex fractures invisible on X-ray
• Assess shoulder dislocation and subsequent bone damage
• Plan shoulder replacement surgery
• Monitor healing after fracture fixation
• Investigate chronic pain or unexplained swelling

Consider a shoulder CT if you:

• Have persistent shoulder pain that hasn’t improved with rest or physiotherapy
• Suffered a fall, sports injury or accident and need to rule out scapula fracture CT scan findings
• Experience clicking, locking or limited range of motion in the joint
• Need a surgical plan for shoulder instability CT or rotator cuff CT scan evaluation Typical candidates include athletes, manual labourers, senior adults with osteoarthritis and post-surgery patients.

• 15-minute scan time with same-day digital report
• Sub-millimetre resolution for shoulder joint CT scan accuracy
• Online report access via secure portal
• Dedicated musculoskeletal radiologist interprets every study
• Wheelchair-friendly facility and flexible appointment slots

• Rotator-cuff tears
• Shoulder fractures (humerus, scapula, clavicle)
• Osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis
• Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
• Shoulder impingement syndrome
• Infections & bone tumours

Pre-requisites

• Bring doctor’s prescription and valid ID
• Remove jewellery, hairpins or metal objects near shoulders
• Wear loose cotton clothing or change into our gown

Best Time to Take the Scan

Morning appointments are ideal, especially if contrast dye is required—this allows more time to monitor for any mild reaction and gives you the rest of the day to resume normal activities.

Eligibility

• Adults and children over 5 years
• Pregnant women should consult their obstetrician first; we avoid radiation during the first trimester whenever possible

• Diabetes medications: Metformin may need to be paused 48 hours after contrast; ask your doctor.
• Kidney function: Recent creatinine report required if contrast is planned.
• Claustrophobia: Our open-bore CT reduces anxiety; sedation is rarely needed.

• Radiation exposure: Comparable to a few months of natural background radiation; well within safe limits.
• Contrast allergies: Rare iodine reactions can occur with contrast-enhanced scans; inform staff about previous allergies.
• Soft-tissue detail: While excellent for bone, subtle ligament or tendon injuries may still need an MRI.