Pelvis MRI in Singapore: Price, Uses and Scanner Options

A pelvis MRI available through The Pain Relief Clinic in Singapore currently costs S$1,030.

The S$1,030 price includes:

• The pelvis MRI scan
• Images from the examination
• A radiologist’s report

MRI scanner options available

Depending on the clinical requirements and imaging-centre availability, The Pain Relief Clinic can help arrange:

• 1.5 Tesla MRI
• 3 Tesla MRI
• Wide-bore MRI for patients who are claustrophobic or uncomfortable in conventional MRI scanners

The most appropriate scanner and protocol depend on the clinical question, anatomical structures being assessed, implants, body size, ability to remain still and type of images required. A 3 Tesla MRI is not automatically necessary or better for every pelvic condition.

Current price: S$1,030
Price last reviewed: 9 August 2026
MRI strength options: 1.5 Tesla and 3 Tesla, depending on clinical requirements
Claustrophobia option: Wide-bore MRI available, subject to suitability and availability
Appointment availability: Often within one working day, subject to availability and MRI safety clearance
MediSave: Up to S$600 may be available for eligible outpatient scans, subject to prevailing conditions
Insurance: Coverage depends on the patient’s policy, medical indication and insurer approval

Additional charges may apply if contrast, specialised imaging sequences or a different MRI protocol is medically required. The final scanner, scan coverage, protocol and price will be confirmed before proceeding.

When medically indicated, The Pain Relief Clinic can often help arrange a pelvis MRI within one working day, subject to imaging-centre availability and scheduling.

What is a pelvis MRI?

A pelvis MRI uses magnetic resonance imaging to produce detailed images of structures within the pelvic region.

MRI does not use X-rays or ionising radiation. It uses a strong magnetic field, radiofrequency signals and computer processing to create detailed images.

Depending on the prescribed protocol and clinical question, a pelvis MRI may assess:

• Pelvic bones
• Bone marrow
• Muscles
• Tendons
• Sacrum and surrounding structures
• Sacroiliac regions
• Hip regions
• Pelvic soft tissues
• Areas of inflammation or fluid
• Soft-tissue or bone abnormalities
• Selected pelvic organs when an appropriate dedicated protocol is prescribed

“Pelvis MRI” is a broad description. Different clinical questions require different scan protocols.

A musculoskeletal pelvis MRI is not necessarily the same as a dedicated MRI for the prostate, uterus, ovaries, rectum or another pelvic organ. The required protocol should be confirmed before the scan.

When might a doctor consider a pelvis MRI?

A doctor may consider pelvis MRI when symptoms are persistent, unexplained or associated with a suspected structural abnormality involving the pelvic region.

Possible situations include:

• Persistent pelvic, groin or buttock pain
• Pain that has not improved as expected
• Persistent symptoms following an injury
• Suspected pelvic stress injury or fracture
• Pain despite a normal or inconclusive X-ray
• Suspected muscle or tendon injury
• Persistent pain around the pelvic bone
• Unexplained swelling
• A soft-tissue lump requiring further characterisation
• Concern about bone-marrow abnormalities
• Suspected inflammation or infection
• A relevant history of cancer with new localised pelvic pain
• Symptoms following previous pelvic surgery or radiotherapy
• An abnormality identified on another investigation
• Planning treatment when MRI findings could affect the decision

Having one of these symptoms does not automatically mean MRI is required or that a serious condition is present.

A doctor should determine whether the correct examination is a pelvis MRI, hip MRI, sacrum MRI, sacroiliac-joint MRI, lumbar spine MRI or another investigation.

Pelvic, groin or buttock pain

Pain in the pelvic region may arise from several different structures.

Possible sources include:

• Pelvic bones
• Hip joints
• Sacroiliac joints
• Muscles and tendons
• Sacrum
• Lumbar spine
• Nerves
• Pelvic organs
• Other medical conditions

A musculoskeletal pelvis MRI may help assess selected bone and soft-tissue causes, but it does not automatically provide a dedicated evaluation of every pelvic organ.

Symptoms such as abnormal bleeding, urinary problems, bowel changes, significant abdominal pain or pregnancy-related concerns may require a different assessment and dedicated imaging protocol.

Pelvic pain after sport or exercise

Pelvic and groin symptoms may develop during:

• Running
• Football
• Racquet sports
• Martial arts
• Dance
• Gym training
• Sudden changes of direction
• Kicking
• Repetitive impact
• Increased training volume

Possible structural causes include:

• Muscle strain
• Adductor injury
• Tendon injury
• Bone stress injury
• Stress fracture
• Pubic-symphysis abnormalities
• Hip-related conditions
• Other musculoskeletal abnormalities

MRI is not automatically required for every exercise-related symptom. Many uncomplicated muscle injuries can initially be assessed and managed without advanced imaging.

MRI may be considered when the pain is persistent, severe, unexplained or preventing return to activity.

Suspected pelvic stress injury

A pelvic stress injury can occur when repeated loading exceeds the bone’s ability to recover.

Possible symptoms include:

• Deep pelvic, groin or buttock pain
• Pain during running
• Pain during walking
• Symptoms that begin earlier during exercise over time
• Pain that persists despite reducing activity
• Localised bone tenderness
• A normal or inconclusive early X-ray

Possible risk factors include:

• Sudden increase in training
• High-impact exercise
• Reduced bone density
• Previous stress fracture
• Nutritional or hormonal factors
• Other conditions affecting bone strength

MRI may show bone-marrow changes associated with certain stress reactions or stress fractures.

Persistent groin or pelvic pain with difficulty bearing weight should be assessed promptly.

Pelvic pain affecting daily life

Persistent pelvic symptoms can interfere with:

• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Climbing stairs
• Driving
• Sleeping
• Running
• Gym training
• Sport
• Travelling
• Household tasks
• Caring for children or older family members
• Independent mobility

Some people seek further assessment because pain is reducing their work performance or preventing them from exercising. Others worry that reduced mobility will affect their independence or make them increasingly reliant on family members.

Identifying the likely source can help determine whether the next step should involve rehabilitation, treatment, activity modification, further imaging or specialist referral.

What can a pelvis MRI show?

The findings depend on the prescribed protocol and clinical question.

Pelvic bones and bone marrow

MRI may show changes involving:

• Pelvic bones
• Pubic bones
• Acetabular regions
• Sacral region
• Bone marrow
• Bone bruising
• Stress injury
• Some fractures
• Inflammation
• Infection
• Other structural abnormalities

Muscles and tendons

MRI may assess pelvic and surrounding muscle groups and tendon attachments.

Possible findings may include:

• Muscle strain
• Muscle-tendon junction injury
• Tendon degeneration
• Partial tearing
• Complete tearing
• Inflammation
• Fluid collections
• Changes following previous injury

Pubic symphysis and surrounding structures

MRI may provide information about the pubic symphysis and nearby soft tissues.

This may be relevant when symptoms include persistent central groin pain or pain related to running, kicking and direction changes.

Sacroiliac regions

A general pelvis MRI may include parts of the sacroiliac joints, but it is not necessarily equivalent to a dedicated sacroiliac-joint MRI.

A dedicated protocol may be required when the primary clinical question involves:

• Sacroiliitis
• Inflammatory arthritis
• Bone-marrow oedema around the sacroiliac joints
• Structural sacroiliac-joint abnormalities

Soft-tissue lumps

A pelvis MRI may be considered when there is an unexplained lump or swelling.

The scan may help show:

• Its location
• Its size and extent
• Its relationship to nearby muscles, nerves, blood vessels or organs
• Whether it appears solid or fluid-filled
• Whether further assessment is required

MRI cannot always identify the exact nature of an abnormality. Additional imaging, specialist referral or tissue testing may sometimes be necessary.

Does a pelvis MRI assess pelvic organs?

It depends on the prescribed MRI protocol.

A general or musculoskeletal pelvis MRI is designed primarily to assess pelvic bones, muscles and other musculoskeletal structures.

Dedicated protocols may be required for:

• Prostate
• Uterus
• Ovaries
• Rectum
• Pelvic floor
• Endometriosis
• Gynaecological conditions
• Urological conditions
• Certain tumours
• Other organ-specific concerns

These specialised examinations may require:

• Different preparation
• Contrast
• Medication to reduce bowel movement
• Additional imaging sequences
• A different price
• Review by a radiologist with relevant experience

The precise clinical question should be communicated before the MRI is arranged.

Pelvis MRI versus hip MRI

A pelvis MRI and hip MRI examine different areas.

Pelvis MRI

A pelvis MRI provides broader coverage of:

• Pelvic bones
• Pelvic muscles
• Both sides of the pelvis
• Sacral and pubic regions
• Selected surrounding soft tissues

Hip MRI

A hip MRI provides more focused imaging of:

• One hip joint
• Femoral head and neck
• Hip socket
• Labrum
• Cartilage
• Tendons and muscles immediately around the hip

A dedicated hip MRI may be more appropriate when symptoms are clearly localised to one hip.

Pelvis MRI versus sacrum or sacroiliac-joint MRI

Sacrum MRI

A sacrum MRI focuses on:

• Sacral bone
• Sacral bone marrow
• Sacral canal
• Surrounding sacral soft tissues

Sacroiliac-joint MRI

A sacroiliac-joint MRI uses a dedicated protocol to assess:

• Both sacroiliac joints
• Bone marrow adjacent to the joints
• Inflammatory changes
• Structural abnormalities

Pelvis MRI

A pelvis MRI covers a broader area but may provide less focused detail for a specific sacral or sacroiliac-joint clinical question.

The correct examination should be selected according to the suspected condition.

When might MRI not be the first investigation?

MRI is not always the first or most appropriate investigation for pelvic symptoms.

Clinical assessment without immediate imaging

Some uncomplicated musculoskeletal conditions can initially be assessed and managed without MRI when:

• There has been no significant trauma
• There are no concerning warning signs
• Symptoms are recent
• Imaging is unlikely to change initial treatment

X-ray

X-ray may be used to assess:

• Certain fractures
• Hip or pelvic alignment
• Arthritis
• Some bone abnormalities
• Significant trauma

Ultrasound

Ultrasound may be useful for:

• Selected superficial tendons
• Fluid collections
• Certain soft-tissue lumps
• Some pelvic-organ concerns
• Pregnancy-related assessment
• Other specific clinical questions

CT

CT provides detailed images of bone and may be preferred for:

• Acute trauma
• Complex pelvic fractures
• Detailed bony anatomy
• Certain abdominal or pelvic emergencies
• Situations where MRI is unsuitable

The appropriate test depends on the suspected condition and urgency.

When is pelvic pain an emergency?

An outpatient pelvis MRI appointment is not the appropriate first step when symptoms suggest a serious or urgent condition.

Call 995 or seek immediate emergency care if there is:

• Severe pelvic pain following major trauma
• Inability to stand or bear weight after an injury
• Visible deformity
• A cold, pale or numb leg
• New loss of bladder or bowel control
• Inability to urinate
• Numbness around the groin or saddle region
• Rapidly worsening leg weakness
• Severe pelvic or abdominal pain with fainting
• Heavy vaginal bleeding
• Severe pain during pregnancy
• Fever with severe pelvic pain
• Sudden one-sided weakness, facial drooping or difficulty speaking
• Chest pain or sudden shortness of breath

Do not delay urgent medical assessment while waiting for a routine MRI.

Is the pelvis MRI performed on a 1.5 Tesla or 3 Tesla machine?

Both 1.5 Tesla and 3 Tesla MRI machines are available, depending on the clinical situation and imaging-centre availability.

Tesla, abbreviated as “T”, describes the strength of the MRI machine’s magnetic field.

1.5 Tesla pelvis MRI

A 1.5 Tesla MRI is widely used for pelvic imaging and can produce clinically useful images for many musculoskeletal conditions.

It may be suitable for assessing:

• Pelvic bones and bone marrow
• Muscles and tendons
• Stress injuries
• Soft-tissue abnormalities
• Areas of inflammation
• Many common structural abnormalities

3 Tesla pelvis MRI

A 3 Tesla MRI uses a stronger magnetic field and may provide a higher signal or allow more detailed imaging for selected clinical questions.

It may be considered when:

• Greater anatomical detail is clinically useful
• A small or complex structure requires focused assessment
• An organ-specific or specialised protocol is requested
• The referring doctor or radiologist considers it appropriate
• The imaging requirements favour a 3 Tesla examination

A 3 Tesla MRI is not automatically better for every pelvic condition. A 1.5 Tesla MRI may provide the necessary diagnostic information and may be more suitable in some circumstances.

The scanner should be selected according to the clinical question rather than field strength alone.

Is a wide-bore MRI available for claustrophobic patients?

Yes. Wide-bore MRI machines are available for patients who are claustrophobic or uncomfortable in conventional MRI scanners, subject to suitability and appointment availability.

A wide-bore MRI has a larger internal opening than many traditional MRI machines. The additional space may help patients who:

• Feel anxious in enclosed spaces
• Have previously been unable to complete an MRI
• Are concerned about claustrophobia
• Have a larger body size
• Find conventional scanners uncomfortable
• Prefer a more spacious scanning environment

A wide-bore MRI is not the same as a completely open MRI. The patient will still be positioned inside the scanner, but the opening is wider and may feel less restrictive.

Patients concerned about claustrophobia should inform The Pain Relief Clinic before the appointment so that a suitable scanner can be considered.

For severe claustrophobia, additional preparation or medication may still be required.

What are the potential benefits of pelvis MRI?

When medically appropriate, pelvis MRI offers several potential benefits:

• It provides detailed images of pelvic bones and soft tissues
• It can assess bone marrow
• It may identify certain stress injuries not visible on an early X-ray
• It can assess muscles and tendon attachments
• It may help characterise a soft-tissue lump
• It may clarify persistent or unexplained symptoms
• It may assist with treatment or specialist-referral planning
• It does not use ionising radiation
• It is non-invasive
• Both 1.5 Tesla and 3 Tesla options are available
• Wide-bore MRI is available for selected claustrophobic patients
• The examination includes MRI images
• A radiologist’s report is provided

MRI also has limitations:

• Different pelvic clinical questions require different protocols
• A general pelvis MRI may not fully assess a particular organ
• Not every abnormality seen on MRI causes symptoms
• MRI findings must be interpreted with the clinical assessment
• A separate hip, sacrum or sacroiliac-joint MRI may be required
• Some emergencies are better assessed with ultrasound or CT
• MRI may not be needed if the result will not change treatment

Is pelvis MRI safe?

MRI does not use ionising radiation and is generally considered safe when the required safety checks are completed.

Before the scan, tell the clinic and imaging centre if you have:

• A pacemaker or implanted defibrillator
• A cochlear implant
• Aneurysm clips
• A neurostimulator
• An implanted medication pump
• Metal fragments in the eye or body
• Previous surgery involving metallic implants
• Hip, spinal or pelvic implants
• An intrauterine device or other implanted device
• Kidney disease
• A previous reaction to MRI contrast
• Pregnancy or possible pregnancy
• Severe claustrophobia
• Difficulty remaining still
• Any implanted or attached medical device

Some implants can be scanned only under specific conditions. The imaging provider must verify the exact device information before the MRI.

Metallic implants may affect image quality. A specialised protocol or particular scanner strength may sometimes be preferred.

Is contrast required for a pelvis MRI?

Whether contrast is required depends strongly on the clinical question.

Many musculoskeletal pelvis MRI examinations can be performed without contrast.

Contrast may be considered for selected cases involving:

• A suspected mass
• Infection
• Inflammatory disease
• Previous pelvic surgery
• Previous radiotherapy
• A relevant history of cancer
• An organ-specific clinical question
• An abnormality requiring further characterisation

If contrast is recommended, the reason, relevant safety considerations and any additional charges will be explained before the scan.

What happens during a pelvis MRI?

Preparation depends on the prescribed protocol.

Before the examination, you will complete an MRI safety questionnaire and remove items that may contain metal.

During the scan:

1. You will lie on the MRI examination table.
2. The pelvis will be positioned using the appropriate imaging equipment.
3. The table will move into the scanner.
4. You will hear loud knocking, tapping or humming sounds.
5. Hearing protection will be provided.
6. You will need to remain still while the images are acquired.
7. The radiographer will be able to communicate with you throughout the examination.

A specialised pelvic-organ MRI may require additional preparation. The imaging centre will provide instructions if these apply.

The duration depends on the prescribed protocol and whether additional sequences or contrast are required.

After the examination, a radiologist will review the images and prepare a report.

Current pelvis MRI price in Singapore

Pelvis MRI: S$1,030

The S$1,030 price includes:

• The pelvis MRI scan
• Images from the examination
• A radiologist’s report
• Access to a 1.5 Tesla or 3 Tesla MRI machine, depending on clinical requirements and availability
• A wide-bore MRI option when appropriate and available

Price last reviewed: 9 August 2026

Additional charges may apply if:

• Contrast is medically required
• A specialised organ-specific protocol is required
• Specialised imaging sequences are required
• A different MRI protocol is needed
• Separate hip, sacrum or sacroiliac-joint imaging is required
• Additional imaging is requested or recommended

The final scanner, scan coverage, preparation, protocol and price will be confirmed before proceeding.

Can MediSave be used for a pelvis MRI?

From 1 January 2026, the MediSave annual withdrawal limit for eligible outpatient scans increased to up to S$600 per patient per year.

Eligibility is not automatic. It depends on:

• Whether the MRI is used to diagnose or treat a medical condition
• The prevailing MediSave rules
• Whether the scan is performed through an eligible participating medical institution
• The patient’s remaining annual withdrawal limit
• Whether the applicable medical and administrative requirements are satisfied

Patients may be able to use their own MediSave or an eligible immediate family member’s MediSave, subject to prevailing rules.

The S$600 figure is a maximum annual withdrawal limit for eligible outpatient scans. It does not guarantee that S$600 will be approved or available for every pelvis MRI.

Please confirm eligibility before proceeding.

Can insurance cover a pelvis MRI?

Private insurance may cover a medically indicated pelvis MRI, but coverage depends on the individual policy.

Possible requirements may include:

• Documented medical necessity
• An appropriate medical referral
• Insurer pre-authorisation
• Use of an approved panel imaging centre
• A deductible or co-payment
• Limits on outpatient diagnostic benefits
• Submission of supporting medical information
• Submission of the invoice and radiologist’s report

The insurer makes the final decision about approval and reimbursement.

Patients who intend to claim through insurance should confirm their coverage and any pre-authorisation requirements before undergoing the MRI.

How quickly can a pelvis MRI be arranged?

When MRI is medically appropriate, The Pain Relief Clinic can often help arrange a pelvis MRI within one working day.

This is subject to:

• Imaging-centre availability
• Availability of the appropriate 1.5 Tesla or 3 Tesla scanner
• Availability of a wide-bore scanner if requested
• The required MRI protocol
• Any special preparation requirements
• MRI safety clearance
• Whether contrast is required
• Insurance or MediSave administrative requirements
• The patient’s availability

A one-working-day appointment cannot be guaranteed in every case.

Frequently asked questions

What area does a pelvis MRI examine?

A pelvis MRI can examine pelvic bones, bone marrow, muscles, tendons and surrounding soft tissues. The exact structures assessed depend on the prescribed protocol.

Does a pelvis MRI assess the pelvic organs?

Only when the appropriate dedicated protocol is prescribed. A musculoskeletal pelvis MRI is not necessarily equivalent to a prostate, gynaecological, rectal or other organ-specific MRI.

Is a pelvis MRI the same as a hip MRI?

No. A pelvis MRI covers a broader region. A hip MRI provides more focused imaging of one hip joint and immediately surrounding structures.

Is a pelvis MRI the same as a sacroiliac-joint MRI?

No. A dedicated sacroiliac-joint MRI uses a focused protocol to assess those joints and surrounding bone marrow.

Can pelvis MRI show a stress fracture?

MRI may identify certain pelvic stress injuries and fractures, including some that may not be visible on an early X-ray.

Can pelvis MRI assess a lump?

MRI may help determine the location, size, extent and relationship of a lump to surrounding structures. Further investigation may still be necessary.

Is the scan performed on a 1.5 Tesla or 3 Tesla machine?

Both 1.5 Tesla and 3 Tesla MRI machines are available. The most appropriate scanner depends on the clinical question, required protocol and appointment availability.

Is a 3 Tesla pelvis MRI always better?

No. A 3 Tesla MRI may offer advantages for selected clinical questions, but a 1.5 Tesla MRI can provide appropriate diagnostic images for many pelvic conditions.

Is a wide-bore MRI available for claustrophobic patients?

Yes. Wide-bore MRI machines are available, subject to clinical suitability and appointment availability.

Does pelvis MRI use radiation?

No. MRI does not use ionising radiation.

Is contrast always required?

No. Many musculoskeletal pelvis MRI examinations can be performed without contrast. Contrast may be recommended for masses, infection, inflammation or certain organ-specific clinical questions.

How much does a pelvis MRI cost?

A pelvis MRI available through The Pain Relief Clinic costs S$1,030.

The price includes:

• The pelvis MRI scan
• Images from the examination
• A radiologist’s report

Both 1.5 Tesla and 3 Tesla MRI machines are available depending on the clinical requirements. Wide-bore MRI is also available for selected claustrophobic patients, subject to suitability and appointment availability.

Additional charges may apply if contrast, specialised imaging sequences or an organ-specific MRI protocol is medically required.

Can I use up to S$600 of MediSave?

Up to S$600 per patient per year may be withdrawn for eligible outpatient scans from 1 January 2026. Eligibility depends on prevailing rules, the participating medical institution, the remaining annual limit and the circumstances of the claim.

Will insurance cover the pelvis MRI?

It depends on the patient’s policy and clinical circumstances. Medical necessity, pre-authorisation, panel restrictions, deductibles or co-payments may apply.

Will I receive the MRI images and report?

Yes. The S$1,030 price includes the images from the examination and a radiologist’s report.

Can the MRI be arranged within one working day?

The Pain Relief Clinic can often help arrange a medically indicated pelvis MRI within one working day, subject to MRI safety clearance, imaging-centre availability, required preparation and availability of the appropriate scanner.

Arrange a pelvis MRI

If persistent pelvic, groin or buttock pain is interfering with sitting, walking, work, exercise or daily activities, The Pain Relief Clinic can assess whether further investigation may be appropriate.

When medically indicated, the clinic can help arrange an affordably priced pelvis MRI, often within one working day.

Pelvis MRI: S$1,030

The price includes:

• The pelvis MRI scan
• Images from the examination
• A radiologist’s report

Depending on clinical requirements and availability, the scan may be arranged using:

• A 1.5 Tesla MRI machine
• A 3 Tesla MRI machine
• A wide-bore MRI machine for patients concerned about claustrophobia

Important medical information

This page provides general educational and pricing information. It does not replace an individual medical assessment.

Different pelvic conditions require different MRI protocols. A general or musculoskeletal pelvis MRI may not fully assess a specific pelvic organ.

The most appropriate scan area, scanner, field strength and protocol depend on the clinical question and individual circumstances.

Prices, availability, scanner type, scan coverage, preparation requirements, MediSave eligibility and insurance coverage should be confirmed before proceeding.

Call 995 or seek immediate emergency care for severe pelvic pain after major trauma, inability to bear weight, heavy bleeding, severe pain during pregnancy, fainting, new bladder or bowel dysfunction, saddle numbness or rapidly worsening leg weakness.