MRI Hip Joint with Contrast

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

At the time of the MRI you might be asked to remove any metallic coins, jewelry, metal wrist watches, metallic keys, dentures or hearing aids as the MRI uses strong magnetic fields
Tell your radiologist if you have metallic implants like pacemaker, cochlear implants, aneurysm clips, neuro-stimulator, surgical staples/clips or drug implants
Inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions like kidney disease or liver disease. Also inform about the medications you’re taking and allergies, especially to iodine-based contrast materials.
Inform your doctor and technician if you are pregnant or may be pregnant before the test.

Understanding MRI Hip Joint with Contrast

What is MRI Hip Joint with Contrast?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the hip joint is a test which is non-invasive. It scans the images of hip joint, the surrounding bones and soft tissues of the hip joint. The MRI Hip Joint with Contrast uses a contrast dye that is injected into a patient before having the MRI scan. Contrast agents helps to improve the visibility of internal body structures in MRI. It uses strong magnetic and radio waves to create images of the hip joint in detail. Multiple images are captured during the MRI scan which can be stored on an electronic device and then further printed on a film. The complete procedure takes about 40-60 minutes.

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