27th February 2025

You are working on the acute medical take and see a 45-year-old man whom you note is a frequent attendee with issues relating to alcohol excess.

You are working on the acute medical take and see a 45-year-old man whom you note is a frequent attendee with issues relating to alcohol excess. On this admission, he reports right-sided hip pain, which is present at rest but worse on movement. He does not recall any trauma. X-ray pelvis and bilateral hips reveal no evidence of fracture, and the patient is discharged home.

Three months later, he represents to his GP as the pain in his hip is worsening. What definitive imaging should the GP seek to confirm the diagnosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.