MRI Lower Extremity Pelvis to Toes WWO Contrast
Notes: Use TIMS planning or Geolink to link scans similar to whole body imaging when possible. Send Merged/Mobi Viewed images.
Last updated: 1/2026
Ordered as: MRI Lower Extremity Pelvis to Toes Bilateral WWO Contrast or MRI Lower Extremity Pelvis to Toes Right/Left WWO Contrast
Ordered as: MRI Lower Extremity Pelvis to Toes Bilateral WWO Contrast or MRI Lower Extremity Pelvis to Toes Right/Left WWO Contrast
Scanner preference: 1.5T or 3T
Coil: Torso
Notes from the Radiologist:
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If ordered unilateral only cover one side with the axials and both sides in the coronals.
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Dynamic should be match the upper most station unless otherwise specified by radiologist or the area of interest has been specified.
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Please consult radiologist if there is a question about dynamic coverage.
- Images should be checked pre-gad for sedated patients or anytime the technologist has a question/concern. For unsedated exams, no check is required.
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FS | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COR | STIR | TSE | 3.5mm | 1mm | STIR | Fit to patient | Pelvis to toes, Geolinked/Tims COR sequences. Send Mobi Views only |
| COR | T1 | mDIXON FFE | 3.5mm | 0mm | DIXON | Fit to patient | Turn ON in/out-of-phase/Water |
| AXIAL | T2 | TSE | 4mm | 1mm | mDixon | Fit to patient | Pelvis to Toes, stacks can be added or removed to change FH coverage. IP/Water. Bilateral or unilateral. |
| Inject Contrast | Power injection preferred | Upper station or area of interest | |||||
| COR | T1 | mDixon FFE | 3.5mm | 0mm | mDixon | Dynamic acquisition: Pre, 30, 60, 90sec. Water only | |
| COR | T1 | mDixon FFE | 3.5mm | 0mm | mDixon | Fit to patient | Same as pre T1, Send mobi Views |
| AXIAL | T1 | mDixon FFE | 3.5mm | 0mm | mDixon | Fit to patient | Geo link to enable mobi viewing, Send one linked AX stack. Bilateral or unilateral. |