MRI Left Thigh With Contrast

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
Get the blood urea and creatinine test done to evaluate kidney function and to ensure safety of contrast before taking up the procedure.

Understanding MRI Left Thigh With Contrast

What is MRI Left Thigh With Contrast?

A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan of the Left thigh with Contrast is used to visualize the thigh bone and the surrounding soft tissues like cartilage, tendon, ligaments, muscles, and blood vessels. The contrast helps in detecting even the smallest tumors, and hence improves the sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy of the MRI scan.

MRI thigh is done to diagnose the cause of leg pain, and fracture of the thigh bone. This test is also helpful in detecting any abnormal growth of the thigh muscles or surrounding soft tissues.

What is MRI Left Thigh With Contrast used for?

To diagnose the cause of leg pain which is long standing
To diagnose the fracture of the thighbone
To confirm any abnormal finding of the X-ray
To confirm any abnormal growth of the thigh muscles or surrounding soft tissues
To diagnose any birth defects of the thigh
To confirm any infections of the bones, muscles or the other soft tissue
To diagnose any bone marrow abnormalities like avascular necrosis.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about MRI Left Thigh With Contrast

Frequently Asked Questions about MRI Left Thigh With Contrast

Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.