MR Hand Rheumatology W/WO Protocol
Revised - 2/21/2019
Charge as Hand WWO
- MCP thru DIP
- 3T Scanner Only
- Use REST slab proximal to wrist to reduce flow and pulsatile motion
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Scan Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXIAL | Mid TE (40-50) T2 Fat Sat | TSE | 2mm | 0.3mm | SPAIR | 12cm | Cover MCP Joints thru DIP Joints |
| COR | T1 | TSE | 2mm | 0.3mm | None | 12cm | Angle Relative to MCP Joint |
| COR | Mid TE (40-50) T2 Fat Sat | TSE | 2mm | 0.3mm | SPAIR | 12cm | Angle Relative to MCP Joint |
| CONTRAST INJECTION | |||||||
| AXIAL | T1 Fat Sat | TSE | 2mm | 0.3mm | SPIR | 12cm | |
| COR | T1 Fat Sat | TSE | 2mm | 0.3mm | SPIR | 12cm |
