Normal X-rays Don’t Always Explain Hip Pain Hip X-rays mainly show bone alignment and arthritis. Many common causes of hip pain involve cartilage, labrum, tendons, muscles, or bone marrow, which are not visible on X-ray. When pain persists, MRI is ...

Introduction Hip and pelvis pain is commonly caused by degenerative arthritis, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), labral damage, or sacroiliac joint problems. X-ray reports often include terms that can seem complex, but understanding them helps pati...