MRI of the hip joints

The service is provided exclusively upon referral from a specialist.

During the examination, magnetic resonance imaging of the hip joints is performed to identify pathologies and assess the condition of the joint tissues.

Indications for the examination:

• Degenerative changes in the hip joints.
• Old injuries to the hip joints.
• Pain in the groin and legs.
• Suspicion of the presence of foci of hip joint pathology.
• Suspicion of aseptic necrosis of the femoral heads.

Duration of the procedure: 20 minutes. The examination is performed by a radiologist and an X-ray technician.

Preparation for the examination:

• No special preparation is required, but the following recommendations should be followed:
• Wear comfortable underwear made of natural materials.
• Avoid wearing jewelry or costume jewelry.
• Limit the use of cosmetics on the face, as some types of mascara can distort the image.

Contraindications:

• Presence of metal implants or devices that may interfere with the magnetic field (e.g. pacemakers).
• Claustrophobia (relative contraindication).
• Presence of large fragments located near large vessels or important organs. This is a relative contraindication, so the possibility of conducting the study must be discussed with the radiologist.
• Patients with severe forms of claustrophobia may require sedation.

When making a scheduled visit, be at the reception of the department 15 minutes before the study.

The results (description, disk, film on demand) are issued within 6 hours, in complex cases - up to 24 hours.