Sacroiliac joint MRI

An MRI of the sacroiliac joint is one of the most advanced imaging methods used to assess the condition of the bones, joints, and soft tissues within the pelvis. When performed without contrast, the examination remains entirely non-invasive and safe, offering high-resolution diagnostic images without the use of contrast agents.

The sacroiliac joints connect the sacrum to the iliac bones and play a crucial role in transferring loads between the upper body and lower limbs. Inflammation, overuse, or degeneration in these joints can cause chronic lower back pain, stiffness, or radiating discomfort in the hips and legs. An MRI is the most precise method for detecting:

• inflammatory changes (e.g. in ankylosing spondylitis – AS),

• bone marrow edema,

• early degenerative changes,

• stress-related injuries and microtraumas,

• post-traumatic or overload-related abnormalities.

Why choose Rehasport for your MRI?
Our clinics are equipped with state-of-the-art MRI scanners that deliver exceptional image quality. All examinations are performed by experienced radiologic technologists, and interpreted by specialized radiologists, ensuring not just detailed images, but also accurate and meaningful diagnoses.

The examination typically takes between 20 and 30 minutes and requires no special preparation – simply arrive in comfortable clothing without metal elements. MRI is completely painless and uses no ionizing radiation.

 

Contraindications for MRI

While MRI is safe for most people, there are specific contraindications to consider:

• Pacemakers, defibrillators (ICDs), or other electronic implants (unless MRI-compatible),

• Metal implants, such as screws, plates, or prosthetics (depending on material and location),

• Insulin pumps or neurostimulators,

• Severe claustrophobia – please inform staff; sedation or open MRI may be possible if needed,

• First trimester of pregnancy – MRI is not routinely performed unless medically necessary,

• Metallic foreign bodies in the eyes or soft tissues (e.g. from industrial accidents).

Before the scan, all patients complete a safety questionnaire, and our medical team will assess any potential risks.

Choose precision and experience – schedule your sacroiliac joint MRI at Rehasport and find out what’s really behind your pain.