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
Scanner preference: 1.5T or 3T
Coil: Torso
 
Notes from the Radiologist: 
  • If ordered unilateral only cover one side with the axials and both sides in the coronals. 
  • Dynamic should be match the upper most station unless otherwise specified by radiologist or the area of interest has been specified.
  • 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.