The main purpose of an MRI is to see if there is structural damage to the joint or damage to the soft tissues.
MRI shows soft tissue structures very clearly, such as synovial membrane in the joint, ligaments around the joint, meniscus injuries, etc. It is an important auxiliary diagnostic tool.
X-rays are often used to determine whether a fracture exists after a fall. MRI is used to determine whether there is damage to the ligaments around the joint, whether there is a tear in the glenoid labrum of the joint, and whether there is damage to the soft tissues around the site of the fall.
After a fall, if there is obvious localized swelling and pain, and limited movement, you must go to a regular hospital in time for consultation and treatment, and do not take care of it on your own in order to delay the condition.