MRI Tib/Fib WO or W/WO MSK Protocol

Scan Notes:

If ordered as unilateral, run unilateral COR, AX and SAG

If hardware is present:

  • Do STIR instead of fat-sat mid-TE
  • If with Contrast, do non-fat-sat T1 post-contrast

Last updated: 4/8/19
Charge as: Tib/Fib WO or W/WO
Scanner preference: 1.5T
Coil: Torso Coil

Plane Weighting Mode Slice Gap FAT SAT FOV Notes
AXIAL T1 TSE 4-6 mm 1mm None 40cm Unilateral. Entire Tib/Fib- Knees to ankles
AXIAL T2 SPAIR TSE 4-6 mm 1mm SPAIR 40cm Unilateral. Entire Tib/Fib- Knees to ankles
COR T2 STIR TSE 4mm 1mm STIR 50cm Unilateral. Entire Tib/Fib- Knees to ankles
SAG T2 STIR TSE 4mm 1mm STIR 50cm Unilateral. Entire Tib/Fib- Knees to ankles
COR PRE (if giving contrast for infection/osteo) T1 TSE 4mm 1mm NONE 50cm Unilateral. Entire Tib/Fib- Knees to ankles
SAG PRE (if giving contrast for infection/osteo) T1 TSE 4mm 1mm NONE 50cm Unilateral. Entire Tib/Fib- Knees to ankles

If ordered with contrast 

Plane Weighting Mode Slice Gap FAT SAT FOV Notes
AXIAL T1 SPIR TSE 4-6mm 1mm SPIR 40cm Same as pre
COR T1 SPIR TSE 4mm 1mm SPIR 50cm Same as pre
MRI Tib/ Fib WO or WWO MSK Protocol image 1
MRI Tib/ Fib WO or WWO MSK Protocol image 2