Single Joint MRI

MRI of a single joint — knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, wrist, or elbow — with a dedicated protocol optimised for that joint's anatomy. Evaluates ligaments, menisci/labrum, cartilage, and bone.

The single joint MRI covers the full diagnostic protocol for one selected joint, with sequences tailored to the specific anatomy of the joint being examined. For the knee, this means meniscal, cruciate ligament, and cartilage assessment; for the shoulder, rotator cuff and labral evaluation; for the hip, labral and femoroacetabular impingement assessment; and so on for ankle, wrist, and elbow. Each joint protocol uses multiple orientations and contrast weightings to systematically evaluate the ligamentous, cartilaginous, tendinous, and osseous structures. The radiologist provides a structured report documenting findings in each anatomical compartment, grading any pathology using standard classification systems where applicable (such as ICRS for cartilage or the Snyder classification for SLAP lesions). This examination is commonly requested after sports injuries, for chronic joint pain without clear clinical diagnosis, before arthroscopic or open surgical procedures, and for monitoring known conditions such as avascular necrosis or inflammatory arthritis. Contrast enhancement may be recommended for suspected labral tears, post-surgical assessment, or infection and is billed separately.