Female 52 years old with left lateral hip pain. Evaluate for gluteus medius tear. ACETABULAR LABRUM: No significant abnormality noted on this nonarthrogram exam.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: There is abnormal, somewhat linear increased T2 and decreased T1 signal within the left acetabular roof that may represent a bone contusion or occult fracture. Bone marrow signal intensity is otherwise within normal limits for patient's age. There are small acetabular osteophytes bilaterally indicating mild osteoarthritis. SOFT TISSUES: The hip musculature is intact, there is no evidence of gluteus muscular tear or avulsion. ADDITIONAL
Abnormally increased T2 and decreased T1 signal in the roof the acetabulum may represent a bone contusion or occult fracture. If the patient's symptoms persists follow-up with CT is suggested.