What does an X-ray of your hip show?

What does an X-ray of your hip show?

It can detect broken bones or a dislocated joint. If hip surgery is required, an X-ray may be taken to plan for the surgery and, later, to see the results of the operation. Also, a hip X-ray can help to detect bone cysts, tumors, infection of the hip joint, or other diseases in the bones of the hips.

What does an arthritic hip look like on an X-ray?

X-rays provide detailed pictures of dense structures, such as bones. X-rays of an arthritic hip may show a narrowing of the joint space, changes in the bone, and the formation of bone spurs (osteophytes). (Left) In this X-ray of a normal hip, the space between the ball and socket indicates healthy cartilage.

What kind of X-ray do you order for hip pain?

The hip series is comprised of an anteroposterior (AP) and lateral radiograph of the hip joint. The series is requested for a myriad of reasons from trauma to atraumatic hip pain.

How do doctors test for hip pain?

Medical imaging, including X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), is crucial in diagnosing hip pain. An X-ray can reveal an excess of bone on the femoral head or neck and the acetabular rim. An MRI can reveal fraying or tears of the cartilage and labrum.

What do you wear for a hip xray?

Please wear loose fitting clothing without any zips, buckles, belts, girdles or buttons across the pelvis area. This type of clothing can be left on during the X-ray. Please make sure there are no coins or metal objects in the pockets and check for metal rings on the waistband of outfits with tie strings.

What does arthritis in the hip feel like?

A hip affected by inflammatory arthritis will feel painful and stiff. There are other symptoms, as well: A dull, aching pain in the groin, outer thigh, knee, or buttocks. Pain that is worse in the morning or after sitting or resting for a while, but lessens with activity.