I used Claude Code to get a second opinion on my MRI

The author used Claude's Opus 4.8 AI model to analyze their MRI results after receiving a shoulder diagnosis they felt was rushed. The AI's initial analysis contradicted the orthopedist's finding of a Grade III tendon tear, instead reporting an intact tendon, but a subsequent arbitration analysis favored the doctor's assessment while concluding the condition was mild tendinosis rather than a severe tear. The experience highlights both the potential and limitations of using AI as a medical second opinion tool.