MR Ankle W/WO MSK Protocol

 Scan notes:

If hardware is present:

  • Do AX non-fat-sat mid-TE instead of fat-sat
  • Keep SAG STIR
  • Do COR STIR instead of fat-sat mid-TE
  • If ordered with Contrast, do non-fat-sat T1 post-contrast

Last updated: 4/8/19
Charge as: Ankle W/WO
Scanner preference: 3T only
Coil: Ankle Coil

Plane Weighting Mode Slice Gap FAT SAT FOV Notes
AXIAL T1 TSE 4mm 1mm None 15cm Bottom of heel to above malleolus
AXIAL T2 SPAIRRun as STIR if FS fails or if for infection TSE 4mm 1mm SPAIR(or STIR) 15cm Bottom of heel to above malleolus
SAG T1 TSE 3mm 1mm None 15cm Include Metatarsal Bases
COR T1 TSE 3mm 1mm None 15cm Angle to Calcaneus
COR T2 STIR TSE 3mm 1mm STIR 15cm Angle to Calcaneus

Contrast Injection

Plane Weighting Mode Slice Gap FAT SAT FOV Notes
AXIAL T1 SPIR TSE 4mm 1mm SPIR 15cm Same as pre
COR T1 SPIR TSE 3mm 1mm SPIR 15cm Same as pre
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