title: MRI of Labral and Chondral Lesions of the Hip.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Unenhanced MRI, indirect MR arthrography, and direct MR arthrography have been used in the radiologic evaluation of patients with suspected labral tears and chondral lesions of the hip. The purpose of this article is to examine the existing evidence for the use of these techniques in patients with hip pain and suspected labral or chondral abnormalities.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Evidence from a review of the radiologic literature supports the use of direct MR arthrography over unenhanced MRI and indirect MR arthrography for the detection of labral and cartilage abnormalities in the hip. Although high-resolution unenhanced 3-T MRI appears promising, limited information in the literature supports its use in the detection and characterization of chondrolabral lesions.
authors: 1 Both authors: Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network, Mount Sinai and Women's College Hospitals, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, 1-PMB 284, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2, Canada.
authors: Ali
authors: A
authors: Naraghi
authors: 1 Both authors: Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network, Mount Sinai and Women's College Hospitals, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, 1-PMB 284, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2, Canada.
authors: Lawrence M
authors: LM
authors: White
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum / Q000473:pathology*; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000473:pathology*; D003287:Contrast Media; D025981:Hip Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media
keywords: MR arthrography; MRI; acetabular labrum; cartilage; hip; unenhanced MRI