Hip MRI
At Accu-Med Diagnostic Centers, our advanced hip MRI services provide detailed imaging to accurately diagnose the source of hip pain, stiffness, or limited mobility. A hip MRI is commonly recommended for patients experiencing chronic discomfort, injury from a fall or sports activity, or symptoms that don’t improve with physical therapy or X-rays. This non-invasive scan captures high-resolution images of the bones, cartilage, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and surrounding soft tissues, helping detect conditions like labral tears, hip impingement, tendonitis, bursitis, stress fractures, arthritis, and soft tissue injuries. With fast scheduling, expert care, and precise results, Accu-Med helps guide effective treatment for lasting relief. Schedule your hip MRI today and take the first step toward better mobility and comfort.
A hip MRI is often ordered when patients experience persistent hip pain or mobility issues that are not fully explained by physical exams or X-rays. Common reasons include:
Pain that worsens with activity or prolonged sitting
Unexplained pain that doesn't improve with rest or treatment
Labral tears (damage to the cartilage ring around the hip joint)
Muscle or tendon strains
Tendonitis or tendinopathy
Femoroacetabular impingement causing joint pinching and limited motion
Trochanteric bursitis or inflammation around the hip joint
Early signs of stress fractures not visible on X-rays
Avascular necrosis (loss of blood supply to the femoral head)
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other joint degeneration
Planning for hip surgery or monitoring recovery and complications
Evaluation for abscesses, tumors, or osteomyelitis
A hip MRI offers detailed images of the hip joint, bones, cartilage, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and surrounding soft tissues. Common findings include:
Damage or tearing of the acetabular labrum, often due to injury or impingement
Common in athletes and individuals with hip instability
Abnormal contact between the femoral head and acetabulum
Can lead to cartilage damage or labral tears
Tendonitis, tendinosis, or partial tendon tears
Strains or tears in hip flexors, gluteal muscles, or hamstrings
Inflammation of fluid-filled sacs like the trochanteric bursa
Causes lateral hip pain and tenderness
Osteoarthritis with cartilage thinning, joint space narrowing, or bone spurs
Rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory joint conditions
Stress fractures or bone contusions
Avascular necrosis (AVN): decreased blood supply leading to bone death
Excess fluid in the joint or inflammation of the synovial lining
Cysts, tumors, or signs of infection