Pelvis X-Ray Referral

• Pelvic or groin pain
• Pain after a fall or accident
• Difficulty standing or walking
• Suspected fracture
• Hip pain spreading to the pelvis
• Lower back pain linked to pelvic injury

• After a car accident or fall
• Suspected pelvic fracture
• Persistent pelvic pain
• Evaluation for possible arthritis in the hip or sacroiliac joints
• Tracking the progression of bone-related disorders
• Regular assessment of underlying bone conditions

• Pelvic fractures- Cracks or breaks in the pelvic bones, often caused by injury or trauma
• Hip joint arthritis- Wear and tear changes in the hip joint, leading to narrowing of the joint space and bone damage.
• Sacroilitis- Irritation and swelling of the sacroiliac joint region
• Hip dislocation- Complete displacement of the hip joint
• Bone tumours or lesions- Unusual or abnormal growths involving the pelvic bones
• Congenital abnormalities- Structural irregularities of the pelvis that are present at birth

Various imaging angles are used to assess the pelvic area.

• AP pelvis view- Standard front view of the pelvis and both hips
• Inlet view- Shows a bottom-up view of the pelvis to evaluate alignment
• Outlet view- Provides a view to assess fracture patterns and alignment changes.

A pelvis X-ray evaluates the structure, alignment, and overall condition of the pelvic bones and hip joints. It can identify breaks, joint degeneration, displacements, and other bone abnormalities.

• Small fractures may not always be visible
• Limited details compared to CT or MRI
• Does not clearly show muscles, ligaments or internal organs

• Wear loose clothing
• Remove jewellery, belts, or any metal objects
• Inform staff if you are pregnant
• Follow all instructions from your doctor or imaging clinic