MRI Screening of SI Joint

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This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

At the time of the MRI you might be asked to remove any metallic coins, jewelry, metal wrist watches, metallic keys, dentures or hearing aids as the MRI uses strong magnetic fields
Tell your radiologist if you have metallic implants like pacemaker, cochlear implants, aneurysm clips, neuro-stimulator, surgical staples/clips or drug implants
Pregnant women should inform their doctor about their pregnancy before going for MRI
Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.

Understanding MRI Screening of SI Joint

What is MRI Screening of SI Joint?

An MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) screening of SI joint visualises the joint located between the ileum and sacrum bones of the pelvis and surrounding tissues. It uses magnetic and radio waves to provide detailed and clear 3D images. The scan detects inflammation in the lower back, degeneration of knee joint cartilage, arthritis of spine and large joints, thickening of joint bones and inflammations in the lower spine. A symptom of SI joint pain is a stabbing pain from the hips to the lower back, and down to the thighs.

It is safe as it is a radiation-less test. The whole procedure takes about 40-60 minutes. Pregnant women should inform their doctor before an MRI.

What is MRI Screening of SI Joint used for?

To diagnose subchondral bone marrow edema (degenerated of the cartilage of the knee joint) and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis affecting spine and large joints)
To detect erosion of peri-articular erosion which occurs around the joints
To find out subchoondral sclerosis (thickening of the bone in joints) and sacroiliitis (inflammatory condition of the connection point of pelvis and lower spine)