MRI Screening of Both Hip Joints

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.

Understanding MRI Screening of Both Hip Joints

What is MRI Screening of Both Hip Joints?

A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Both Hip Joint is used to visualize the hip joint, the bones that form the hip joint, and the surrounding soft tissues like tendons, ligaments, muscles, and blood vessels.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose any fracture of the bones that form the hip joint and to diagnose any suspected hip dislocation and arthritis of this joint.

What is MRI Screening of Both Hip Joints 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)

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about MRI Screening of Both Hip Joints

Frequently Asked Questions about MRI Screening of Both Hip Joints

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.