THE BENNETT LESION OF THE SHOULDER

In this article we review the imaging features and significance of the Bennett lesion of the shoulder, Standard radiographic, computed arthr otomographic, and MR findings in three baseball pitchers diagnosed wit h Bennett lesions of the shoulder are discussed. A crescent-shaped reg ion of mineralization at the posteroinferior aspect of the glenoid rim , consistent with a Bennett lesion, arises at the insertion of the pos terior joint capsule. The diagnosis of this lesion, typically in baseb all pitchers, should raise suspicion for associated labral and rotator cuff abnormalities.