MR imaging of hip arthroplasty can be technically challenging due to artifacts associated with metallic implant components; however, utilization of specific parameter modifications and advanced metal reduction sequences allows acquisition of high-quality diagnostic images in patients with metallic implants. Given the increasing prevalence of hip arthroplasties within the population, familiarity with appropriate imaging techniques and expected pathology within this patient population is important knowledge for radiologists who encounter patients with hip arthroplasty in clinical practice.
