MR ED Cord/Cauda Impingement Screening - Total Spine WO

Indication:

This is an abbreviated total spine MRI to be used for the purpose of ruling-out impingement of the spinal cord and cauda equina. 

Axial T2 coverage:

The axial T2 should only be performed through the level(s) of severe canal stenosis or other acute abnormality, at the technologist’s discretion. If unsure, call radiologist for guidance.

Other notes:

Last updated: 1/21/22

Charge as: Total Spine WO

Scanner preference: None 

Coil: On all of our systems except MR1, add the torso coil anteriorly in combination with the table top and/or NV array coils.

Plane Weighting Mode Slice (mm) Gap (mm) FAT SAT FOV (cm) MPR Notes
Upper Station
SAG T2 2D TSE 3 0.3 Dixon: InPhase & Water only no
Lower Station
SAG T2 2D TSE 3 0.3 Dixon: InPhase & Water only no
optional AXIAL T2 2D TSE 3 0.3 no 15 no Only run through level(s) of severe canal stenosis. See note above.