In simple words: An MRI of a joint in your leg (like your hip, knee, ankle, or foot) is taken using a powerful magnet and radio waves. No special dye is used during the scan. This helps the doctor see the inside of your joint to figure out what's wrong.

This procedure involves using magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of any joint in the lower extremity (e.g., hip, knee, ankle, foot) without the use of a contrast agent. The patient is positioned within the MRI scanner, and images are acquired in multiple planes to visualize the joint structures.

Example 1: A patient presents with chronic knee pain and swelling. An MRI of the knee without contrast is ordered to evaluate for internal derangement, such as a meniscus tear or ligament injury., A patient experiences sudden onset ankle pain after twisting their foot. An MRI of the ankle without contrast is requested to assess for fractures, sprains, or other soft tissue injuries., A patient with a history of hip osteoarthritis complains of worsening pain. An MRI of the hip without contrast is performed to evaluate the extent of cartilage damage and joint degeneration.

Documentation should include the patient's relevant medical history, the reason for the MRI, the specific joint examined, and the radiologist's interpretation of the images.