MR Lumbar Sacral Plexus WO or WWO Neuro Protocol
Exam Notes
Last updated: 10/16/2020
Charge as: Lumbar Sacral Plexus WO or W/WO
Scanner preference: 1.5T or 3T
Coil: On all of our systems except MR1: Add the torso coil anteriorly in combination with the table top and/or NV array coils.
Scan Notes
Axial images obtained through areas of pathology only
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBL AXIAL | T1 | TSE | 3mm | 1mm | None | 25cm | L5 through Sacrum |
| OBL AXIAL | T2 Mid TE FAT SAT | TSE | 3mm | 1mm | SPAIR | 25cm | L5 through Sacrum |
| OBL COR | T1 | TSE | 3mm | 1mm | None | 25cm | Angle Parallel to Sacrum |
| OBL COR | STIR | TSE | 3mm | 1mm | STIR | 25cm | Angle Parallel to Sacrum |
Contrast Injection
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBL COR | T1 FAT SAT | TSE | 3mm | 1mm | SPIR | 25cm | Angle Parallel to Sacrum |
| OBL AXIAL | T1 FAT SAT | TSE | 3mm | 1mm | SPIR | 25cm | L5 through Sacrum |
