Hip MRI

Native 3.0T MRI of a single hip joint covering the acetabular labrum, femoral head cartilage, surrounding tendons, and proximal femur. Assessment for labral tears, impingement, and avascular necrosis.

The hip MRI at MyDiagnostic uses the 3.0 Tesla scanner to produce high-resolution imaging of the hip joint's internal structures. The protocol includes coronal, sagittal, and axial oblique sequences optimised for the acetabular labrum, articular cartilage surfaces, and the femoral head-neck junction. The radiologist evaluates the acetabular labrum for tears, the articular cartilage for thinning and defects, the femoral head for signs of avascular necrosis or stress fracture, and the periarticular soft tissues including the gluteal tendons and iliopsoas. Cam and pincer morphology contributing to femoroacetabular impingement are documented with alpha angle and centre-edge angle measurements where relevant. At EUR 330 as a single-region scan, this examination is frequently requested for groin pain that has not responded to conservative treatment, suspected labral tears in active patients, evaluation of hip impingement, and screening for avascular necrosis in at-risk populations. The 70 cm wide-bore gantry provides adequate space for comfortable positioning.