Around 20–30 minutes; add 10 minutes if contrast is required.
MRI
MRI Knee Joint
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MRI Knee Joint Overview
List of Parameters
Parameters Considered During MRI Knee Joint
When to Take Test
When to Take Test
Benefits
Benefits of Taking the Test
Illnesses Diagnosed with MRI Knee Joint
Preparing for Test
Preparing for MRI Knee Joint
Pre-requisites
Best Time to Take the Test
Eligibility
Step-by-Step Procedure
Caution Before the Test
Risks & Limitations of MRI Knee Joint
Test Results
MRI Hip Joint – Normal & Abnormal Findings Overview
| Finding / Structure Imaged | Normal Appearance | Potential Abnormal Findings & General Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Femoral Head / Neck | Smooth articular surface; uniform marrow signal intensity; no cortical disruption. | Fracture lines, bone marrow edema, sclerosis, cysts, osteophytes, flattening or collapse (AVN), or focal lesions. Significance: Indicates trauma, AVN, arthritis, or neoplasm. |
| Acetabulum | Smooth cartilage; congruent femoral head coverage; normal bony contour. | Acetabular fracture, dysplasia (shallow socket), pincer-type impingement (over-coverage), cartilage wear, bone cysts or osteophytes. Significance: Suggests instability, FAI, or degenerative changes. |
| ACL intact | Continuous low-signal band | No tear |
| Labrum (Acetabular) | Triangular shape, low signal, uniform and firmly attached to acetabular rim. | High signal within labrum, tearing (flap, radial), detachment, paralabral cysts. Significance: Common in FAI; contributes to hip pain, clicking, and instability. |
| Medial meniscus vertical tear | High signal reaching inferior surface | Likely needs arthroscopy |
| Muscles (e.g., Gluteals, Adductors) | Normal bulk and signal; intact fascicular architecture. | Edema (strain), hematoma, muscle tear, atrophy, fatty infiltration. Significance: May reflect acute injury, overuse, denervation, or chronic disuse. |
| Cartilage thinning <50 % | Focal loss on weight-bearing area | Early osteoarthritis |
| Bone marrow edema | Patchy high T2 signal | Stress reaction or bruise |
| Bursae (e.g., Trochanteric) | Thin fluid-filled sac, typically not visualized if normal. | Bursal fluid distension, thickened or enhancing walls. Significance: Trochanteric bursitis—common cause of lateral hip pain; can also occur in ischial or iliopsoas bursae. |