When people complain of symptoms such as shoulder pain or difficulty lifting their arms and undergo an MRI scan at a hospital, they are often told that there is something wrong with their shoulder.

Up to a third of people worldwide have shoulder pain; it’s one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints. But medical imaging might not reveal the problem—in fact, it could even cloud it. In a ...

Clean MRI result: Tests showed no structural damage to Lowder’s right shoulder, offering relief to the Reds after his early exit against the Cubs. Cautious next steps: Manager Terry Francona says the ...