SPHP

SEQUENCES

Ax T1

Ax T2 fat sat

Cor STIR

Sag T2 fat sat

Ax PD

SAG PD fat sat

Prone position

Phase encode should be in the transverse direction on axial images, craniocaudal on sagittal images.

Axial Plane: Scan from superior humeral head through the xyphoid process.  The field of view should include the sternum medially, and the humeral shaft laterally.

Coronal Plane: Prescribe a plane parallel to the line from sternum through anterior humerus. Scan from skin through posterior humeral head.  Field of view should include the sternum and humerus.

Sagittal Plane: Prescribe plane perpendicular to coronal plane. Scan From sternum through lateral aspect of humerus

FOV ~22cm