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. |