MR Hip Routine WO - (Detail Hip) MSK Protocol
Scan notes:
(A.K.A. “DETAIL”). If protocoled as “ORTHO”, use “ORTHO DETAIL” protocol.
Axial and Coronal FOV is identical to Routine Pelvis protocol
If hardware is present:
- Do Axial and Coronal STIR instead of fat-sat mid-TE.
- If ordered with contrast, run non-FAT-SAT T1 post gad
Last updated: 4/8/19
Charge as: Hip WO
Scanner preference: 3T
Coil: Torso Coil
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXIAL | T1 | TSE | 5-6mm | 1mm | None | 30cm | Entire Pelvis Top of SI Joints thru Lesser Trochanters |
| AXIAL | T2 SPAIR | TSE | 5-6mm | 1mm | SPAIR | 30cm | Entire Pelvis Top of SI Joints thru Lesser Trochanters |
| COR | T1 | TSE | 5-6mm | 1mm | None | 30cm | Entire Pelvis Sacrum thru Pubic Symphysis |
| COR | T2 STIR (TE= 50-60) | TSE | 5-6mm | 1mm | STIR | 30cm | Entire Pelvis Sacrum thru Pubic Symphysis |
| AXIAL Unilat | T2 SPAIR | TSE | 5-6mm | 1mm | SPAIR | 20cm | Unilateral: Hip of Interest |
| SAG Unilat | T2 SPAIR | TSE | 5-6mm | 1mm | SPAIR | 20cm | Unilateral: Hip of Interest |