HAND MR C+
Indication: mass, pain, infection, arthritis.
The smallest FOV to include the area of clinical concern is necessary to achieve adequate resolution of small soft tissue structures. The FOV should not include the whole hand as resolution will be supoptimal.
SEQUENCES
Cor SE T1
Cor fat sat FSE T2
Sag SE T1
Sag fat sat FSE T2
Ax SE T1
Ax fat sat FSE T2
Ax pre Fat Sat T1
Ax post Fat Sat T1
Sag post Fat Sat T1
Cor post Fat Sat T1
If fat suppression is suboptimal on fluid sensitive sequences, repeat plane w/ STIR.