Joint MRI Düsseldorf

Pain in the knee, shoulder, hip or other joints can significantly restrict everyday life. At first, it is often unclear whether the cause is an injury, inflammation, osteoarthritis or another change. At Radiology Düsseldorf | Dr. May, we examine joint problems using modern magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Joint MRI provides detailed images of cartilage, menisci, ligaments, tendons, the joint capsule and bones and helps to accurately assess the cause of symptoms.

What is joint MRI?

MRI is an imaging procedure that, unlike X-rays or CT, does not use X-rays but instead works with a strong magnetic field and radio waves. This produces high-resolution cross-sectional images that clearly show tissues such as cartilage, ligaments, tendons, menisci and joint capsules. It is particularly frequently used to examine the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle and wrist.

Which joints can be examined with MRI?

We use magnetic resonance imaging for a variety of symptoms and medical questions.

Typical applications at our private radiology practice in Düsseldorf include:

• Knee
  A knee MRI is useful in patients with pain, swelling or restricted mobility, or when meniscus, cruciate ligament or cartilage damage is suspected. The examination can also provide important information in cases of osteoarthritis or following sports injuries.
• Shoulder
  In patients with shoulder pain, MRI can help assess the tendons, bursae, joint capsule, cartilage and rotator cuff in greater detail. It is frequently used when symptoms occur after physical strain, a fall or prolonged irritation.
• Hip
  MRI of the hip can be useful for unexplained groin pain, restricted mobility, suspected inflammation, cartilage damage or circulatory disorders of the bone. The examination provides detailed visualization of soft tissues and bony structures.

• Ankle
  Magnetic resonance imaging of the ankle can be useful when, following a twisted ankle or in patients with persistent pain, swelling or instability, it is unclear whether ligaments, cartilage, tendons or bones are affected. The examination can also provide important information when inflammation or overuse injuries are suspected.

• Wrist
  For wrist problems, MRI can provide detailed images of fine structures such as ligaments, tendons, cartilage and bones. We use the examination, for example, when pain persists after a fall or when the cause of pain during physical strain needs to be investigated.

• Elbow
  An MRI of the elbow can help assess tendons, ligaments, cartilage and adjacent bony structures in greater detail. It may be used for persistent pain, restricted mobility, sports injuries or inflammatory changes, among other conditions.