MRI scan hip

Why get an MRI scan of the hip?

Persistent hip complaints are quite painful and tiresome and can significantly limit your daily movements. You might (often unconsciously) adopt a different gait, which can lead to more complaints developing. It is important to find out what is going on as soon as possible.

A bone scan of the hip

An MRI hip scan, also referred to as a bone scan of the hip MRI, is an examination technique in which hundreds of images are taken of your hip joint by using a large magnetic field. This provides a physician with a better view of any possible abnormality or disease than an X-ray. MRI is not the same as a CT-scan hip, in which the hip is mapped with a very limited dose of X-rays.

The magnetic field and radiofrequency waves are not harmful to your health. During scanning, you lie on a comfortable couch, which is pushed into a kind of tunnel that is open at both the front and back. If you find lying in the tunnel claustrophobic, you may have someone with you in the MRI room. A nurse will be on stand-by to provide information and, if necessary, put you at ease. In addition, during the MRI scan, you have a bell you can use to interrupt the scan in case of emergency.

Benefits

• A scan in our clinic within one week
• Medical specialists
• Direct contact with the GP
• Examination without referral
• Includes a CD-ROM with images