MR Hip Arthrogram WO MSK Protocol

Scan notes:

  • Axial and Coronal are identical to Pelvis WO.
  • Note that Sagittal is a PD Sequence.
  • If bilateral, do separate Sagittal through each hip.

 If hardware is present:

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

Last updated: 4/8/19
Charge as: Hip Arthrogram WO
Scanner preference: 1.5T or 3T
Coil: Torso Coil

Plane Weighting Mode Slice Gap FAT SAT FOV Notes
AXIAL T1 SPIR TSE 3mm 0.5mm SPIR 18cm Unilateral: Acetabulum to Lesser Trochanter
AXIAL OBL T1 SPIR TSE 3mm 0.5mm SPIR 18cm Angle to the Long Axis of Femoral Neck
SAG T1 SPIR TSE 3mm 0.5mm SPIR 18cm Unilateral: Acetabulum to Greater Trochanter
COR T1 SPIR TSE 3mm 0.5mm SPIR 18cm Unilateral: Cover entire hip joint space
COR T1 TSE 3mm 0.5mm None 18cm Unilateral: Cover entire hip joint space
AXIAL T2 SPAIR TSE 3mm 0.5mm SPAIR 18cm Unilateral: Acetabulum to Lesser Trochanter
AXIAL BILATERAL T2 SPAIR TSE 3mm 0.5mm SPAIR 35cm Bilateral for Comparison
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