Second line imaging for suspected occult hip fracture, or other fracture around the pelvis (clasically pubic rami or sacrum) responsible for the symptoms. Also picks up significant muscle sprains and contusions with relative frequency.

Although this is not something to image for in the elderly, it can act as a useful explanation for reduced ability to mobilise and recover.

Coverage

Whole pelvis from top of iliac crests to just below lesser trochanters

Scan

Sequence	Slice/Gap
T1 Coronal	6mm / 0.7mm
STIR Coronal	6mm / 0.7mm
STIR Axial	6mm / 0.7mm