No, the procedure is painless, though patients must remain still for a short time during the imaging process.

It is used to diagnose fractures, arthritis, joint dislocations, hip replacements, congenital hip disorders, infections, and tumors affecting the pelvis and hip joints.

There are no special preparations required, but you may be asked to remove clothing or metal objects from the hip area.

No, X-rays primarily show bone structure and cannot detect soft tissue issues like ligament or tendon injuries. Additional imaging (e.g., MRI) may be needed for soft tissue evaluation.