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Free Shoulder MRI Report Review
Free Rotator Cuff MRI Review in Atlanta
Already have a shoulder MRI showing a rotator cuff tear, supraspinatus tear or another shoulder abnormality? Submit your MRI report and available images for an informational review to help determine whether an orthopedic consultation with Dr. Nathan Jové may be appropriate.
Serving patients in Atlanta, Decatur, Snellville, Loganville and surrounding Georgia communities
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No charge to submit your information
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Atlanta Shoulder Care
Focused on rotator cuff and shoulder conditions
Simple Review Process
How the Rotator Cuff MRI Review Works
The review request helps our orthopedic team understand what your MRI report shows and whether an office evaluation with Dr. Jové may be a reasonable next step.
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Upload the MRI
Include the written MRI report and, when available, the MRI images, image files or imaging-center access link.
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Discuss Possible Next Steps
If a consultation appears appropriate, our office may contact you about scheduling a formal orthopedic shoulder evaluation.
Secure Submission
Upload Your Shoulder MRI Report and Images
Use the secure shoulder MRI form to submit your written report, MRI images if available, imaging-center link and basic information about your shoulder symptoms.
The upload form opens on a separate secure page. Please do not send medical records through ordinary email.
Understanding the Report
What Rotator Cuff MRI Findings Can Be Submitted?
MRI reports use specific medical terminology to describe the tendon involved, the size of the injury and other abnormalities within the shoulder.
Your Report May Contain Unfamiliar Language
Terms such as “full-thickness,” “retracted,” “tendinosis,” “atrophy” or “fatty degeneration” can be difficult to interpret without clinical context.
The MRI is important, but symptoms, strength, function, injury timing, age, activity level and physical examination also influence treatment decisions.
Learn about rotator cuff tears and treatment
Partial-thickness rotator cuff tear
Full-thickness rotator cuff tear
Supraspinatus tendon tear
Infraspinatus tendon tear
Subscapularis tendon tear
Tendon retraction
Muscle atrophy or fatty change
Massive rotator cuff tear
Rotator cuff tendinosis
Subacromial bursitis
Biceps tendon abnormality
Labral tear or shoulder arthritis
Patient-Specific Decisions
A Rotator Cuff Tear on MRI Does Not Automatically Mean Surgery
The written report is only one part of determining what treatment may be appropriate.
What the MRI Helps Show
A shoulder MRI can help identify which rotator cuff tendon is involved, whether the tear is partial or full thickness, the amount of tendon retraction, muscle quality and other abnormalities such as arthritis, bursitis, biceps disease or labral tearing.
What the MRI Cannot Decide Alone
Treatment also depends on pain, weakness, loss of function, whether the injury was sudden or gradual, prior treatment, age, work demands, activity level, medical history and personal goals. A formal recommendation requires an orthopedic history and examination.
Atlanta Shoulder Surgeon
Rotator Cuff Evaluation with Dr. Nathan Jové
Nathan Jové, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon whose practice includes the evaluation and treatment of partial, full-thickness, traumatic, chronic and massive rotator cuff tears.
When surgery is appropriate, his shoulder practice includes minimally invasive arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, labral and SLAP repair, biceps procedures and additional shoulder reconstruction based on the individual diagnosis.
MRI review requests are screened by Dr. Jové’s orthopedic team to help determine whether an appointment with Dr. Jové may be appropriate. A diagnosis or treatment plan can only be established after a formal evaluation.
Prepare Your Request
What Should You Upload?
Send whatever information is reasonably available. The written MRI report is helpful even when you do not yet have the actual images.
Written MRI Report
Upload the radiologist’s written report as a PDF, screenshot or clear photograph.
MRI Images or Access Link
Include image files, a disc-upload link or the imaging center’s online access information when available.
Symptoms and History
Briefly describe how the problem began, pain, weakness, loss of function and treatment you have already attempted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rotator Cuff MRI Review FAQs
Is the rotator cuff MRI review free?
Yes. There is no charge to submit a shoulder MRI review request. The review is intended for informational and scheduling purposes and does not replace a formal medical evaluation.
Can I submit only the written MRI report?
Yes. You may submit the radiologist’s written report even when you do not yet have the actual images. Including the MRI images or imaging-center link may provide additional information when available.
Does a full-thickness rotator cuff tear always require surgery?
No. The decision depends on symptoms, weakness, function, tear size, tendon quality, how the injury occurred, age, activity level, prior treatment and examination findings. The MRI alone cannot determine the correct treatment.
What does a supraspinatus tear mean?
The supraspinatus is one of the four rotator cuff tendons. MRI reports may describe tendinosis, a partial-thickness tear or a full-thickness tear. The significance depends on the size and location of the tear as well as the patient’s symptoms and function.
Can this review provide a diagnosis or treatment plan?
No. The upload review does not establish a diagnosis, medical advice, a treatment plan or a doctor-patient relationship. Formal recommendations require an appropriate orthopedic evaluation.
Who reviews my request?
Requests are screened by Dr. Nathan Jové’s orthopedic team to help determine whether an appointment with Dr. Jové may be appropriate. Additional records, imaging or examination may be necessary.
Is this service only for Atlanta patients?
The service is designed primarily for patients in Atlanta, Decatur, Snellville, Loganville and surrounding communities who may be able to pursue an in-person orthopedic consultation with the practice.
Should I use the upload form for an emergency?
No. Do not use the MRI upload form for urgent or emergency medical problems. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for a medical emergency.
Related Shoulder Resources
Learn More About Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Care
Important Information
Authorization, Privacy and Medical Disclosure
Authorization and Communication Consent
When you complete the secure upload form, you will be asked to confirm that you authorize Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists to review the medical records, MRI reports and MRI images you submit. By submitting the form and confirming the authorization, you consent to receiving follow-up communication, scheduling information and feedback related to your request by telephone, email or text message.
Electronic Communication
The designated upload platform is intended for secure submission of your information. Communication involving medical information by ordinary email or text message may carry inherent privacy and security risks. Please use the secure form for uploading medical records and imaging information.
Not a Diagnosis or Medical Advice
This free MRI review is for informational and scheduling purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, establish a diagnosis, create a doctor-patient relationship or replace an in-person evaluation by a qualified medical professional. Treatment recommendations can only be made after a formal medical evaluation. Additional records, imaging, examination or testing may be required.
Do Not Use for Emergencies
Do not use this service for urgent or emergency medical problems. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
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