MRI Left Hip Joint
Understanding MRI Left Hip Joint
What is MRI Left Hip Joint?
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) Left Hip Joint is a safe imaging procedure to detect the sources of unexplained hip pain, leading to restricted movement and limping. These include tumors, infection in the hip joint, inflammation or degeneration of the tendons surrounding the hip joint, sports injuries, trauma, or suspected cancer.
The scan requires removing metal accessories from your body. Inform the radiologist if you are pregnant or have a pacemaker. Once ready, the radiologist asks you to lie on a table, which slides inside a circular-shaped MRI machine. It uses magnetic and radiofrequency waves to take multiple images of your left hip joint from different angles. Depending on the number of images needed, the duration can be 30-60 minutes. Consult an orthopedic to discuss the reports.
What is MRI Left Hip Joint used for?
- To diagnose any fracture of the bones that form the hip joint
- To look for signs or changes of osteoporosis, deformities or abnormal growth of the bones
- To diagnose any suspected hip dislocation and arthritis of this joint
- To diagnose infection of the bones (osteomyelitis) and the soft tissues (abscess)