Most MRI exams for hip pain take about 45 minutes. âMRI can also be important in diagnosing a hip fracture that is not clearly visible on X-ray or CT scan,â says Dr. Saboeiro. âFor example, a patient may fracture a hip and, despite some pain, may not be severely disabled by the injury.
Depending on your surgery, your chest incision may extend through layers of skin, muscle and bone. Your skin should be healed by the time of discharge, your breastbone should take six to eight weeks, and your scar should fade in approximately six months to one year.
Immediately after your surgery, you may have a catheter. (a tube) that drains urine from the bladder into a bag, and. a pack in the vagina to prevent bleeding. Your doctor will. specify how long these will need to stay in place, usually be -. tween 8 to 24 hours. Pain/Discomfort following surgery.