MRI scan of the hip; non-invasive procedure to help diagnose medical conditions relating to the tendons, muscles, cartilage, ligaments and bones of the hip joint, price includes:

• Open and Upright MRI scan
• 45 minutes appointment
• Radiologist findings report
• Images on USB at the end of the scan
• and available to NHS trusts via IEP on request
• Complimentary refreshments

Please wear metal free clothing and if possible, avoid wearing any jewellery. Alternatively, MedEx can provide you with a gown to change into for your scan. Choose and book your scan now, or scroll down for more hip joint MRI scan information.Long term hip pain is a common complaint, the hip joint is a ball and socket joint (the top of the thigh bone is a ball which fits into a hollow socket in the pelvis). The hip is the second most affected joint by osteoarthritis. This is a type of arthritis caused by thinning of cartilage, the tough connective ‘shock absorber’ tissue that protects the joint and stops bones rubbing together. When cartilage wears thin it causes friction and pain in the joints and the joint may need to be replaced with an artificial hip. 

There are many other causes of hip pain apart from osteoarthritis, often involving soft tissues. MRI is often used as an adjunct to ultrasound scans and gives a lot more detail, especially for small structures and fraying and tears in cartilage.