Structural abnormalities in the shoulder can be found in almost everyone over the age of 40 ekarmits@helsinki.fi Thu, 17/09/2026 - 14:58 The findings surprised the researchers: something abnormal was found in imaging in almost everyone examined over the age of 40 whether pain was present in the shoulder or not. How common are abnormal shoulder imaging findings among the general population and do they explain shoulder pain? The question is fundamental, since even though shoulders have been scanned for decades, there has been no reliable information on what is normal.