CT scan of the hip joint

CT of the hip joint is a modern diagnostic method that allows you to obtain a layer-by-layer image of anatomical structures with maximum detail. Thanks to X-ray radiation and computer image processing, doctors receive accurate information about the condition of bones, articular surfaces, cartilage, vessels and surrounding soft tissues.

At the Oxford Medical Medical Center in Kyiv, the examination is performed on a 64-slice Siemens Somatom Go.UP tomograph. The device provides ultra-thin slices with a thickness of 0.7 mm and allows you to visualize even the smallest pathological changes with minimal radiation exposure. This is especially important for patients who need to undergo a CT scan again.

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The examination can be performed in two ways - without contrast and with intravenous administration of a contrast agent. The choice depends on the clinical situation:

• Without contrast - the basic method for assessing bone structures, the presence of fractures, osteoarthritis, degenerative changes.
• With contrast - allows you to visualize vessels, detect tumors, inflammation, assess tissue vascularization, the presence of abscesses or metastases.

The contrast agent is administered intravenously, and quickly spreads through the vascular bed. This allows you to study in detail not only the structure of tissues, but also their functional activity. Before contrast CT, the doctor must find out the presence of contraindications, including allergies, kidney diseases and pregnancy.

CT of the joints allows to detect a wide range of pathologies:

• traumatic injuries (fractures, cracks, displacements);
• degenerative-dystrophic changes (arthrosis, osteoarthritis, aseptic necrosis of the femoral head);
• inflammatory processes (synovitis, bursitis, osteomyelitis);
• neoplasms (benign and malignant tumors, metastases);
• vascular pathologies (thrombosis, aneurysms, circulatory disorders);
• congenital developmental anomalies;
• results of endoprosthetics and monitoring of healing after operations.

Computed tomography of the hip joints is especially important in cases of complex anatomy, with limited informativeness of X-rays.

Examination is prescribed in the following cases:

• acute or chronic pain in the hip joint;
• complicated fractures, injuries after falls or road accidents;
• suspected tumors or metastases in the pelvic bones;
• edema, swelling, limitation of movements in the hip joint;
• joint deformation, shortening of the limb;
• complications after surgical interventions, including endoprosthetics;
• monitoring the dynamics of treatment for diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

An additional examination after MRI or ultrasound may also be indicated if there is a need to clarify the diagnosis.

Preparation depends on the type of CT scan. If the examination is performed without contrast, no special preparation is required. Before the examination with contrast, you must:

• be on an empty stomach (do not eat for 4–6 hours before the procedure);
• inform the doctor about allergies, chronic diseases (especially kidney and thyroid);
• take creatinine tests to assess kidney function (as prescribed by the doctor).

If you have implants or metal structures, you must inform the radiologist, as this may affect the quality of the image.

The patient lies on the table of the CT scanner, which automatically moves inside the scanning frame. It is important to remain still during the scan. The procedure lasts about 10 minutes, and with contrast - up to 20 minutes.

During a CT scan of the pelvis, the machine scans the tissues layer by layer. The images are transmitted to a computer, where the radiologist analyzes them and prepares a conclusion. In the case of contrast administration, first overview images are taken, then with contrast.

CT scan of the hip joint is an absolutely painless procedure, and the radiation exposure is minimal.

Certain restrictions apply only to contrast-enhanced CT. The main contraindications are:

• allergic reaction to iodinated contrast agents;
• severe chronic renal failure;
• thyrotoxicosis or uncontrolled thyroid disease.

The price of a CT scan of the hip joint depends on the type of examination — with or without contrast, the urgency of the results and related services. You can find out the cost of a CT scan of the hip joint in advance here.

Also in our clinic you can undergo a CT scan of the pelvic bones and hip joints or a CT scan of the pelvis with the capture of the hip joints — this is an advanced study with additional diagnostic value.

Do not postpone the diagnosis for later — sign up for a CT scan of the hip joint in Kiev at the clinic «Oxford Medical, Kyiv» now. Modern equipment, experienced doctors and comfortable conditions — everything for your health.