HIP Joint MR-Arthrogram Protocol

HIP MR-ARTHROGRAM
For dedicated imaging of a single hip during arthrogram, a smaller field of view with a dedicated coil or flexible surface coil is used, allowing for visualization of smaller structures such as the labrum.  Notice the decreased SNR due to the smaller field of view.

Sequence for HIP Arthrogram

• Coronal - both hips T1
• Axial - affected hip      T1 Fat Sat
• Axial -affected hip       PD Fat Sat
• Coronal -affected hip   T1 Fat Sat
• Coronal -affected hip PD Fat Sat COR
• Sagittal -affected hip T1 Fat Sat SAG
• Sagittal -affected hip PD Fat Sat SAG
• Optional 
• Oblique Axial T2 parallel to femoral neck

Read more regaring HIP Joint:

Hip Joint MRI Reference Lines

Hip Joint MRI Protocol

HIP Joint MR-Arthrogram Protocol

Hip Joint MRI Technique & Overview

HIP Joint Anatomy