Table 1 Detailed parameters of our standard examination protocol
From: Magnetic resonance arthrography of the hip: technique and spectrum of findings in younger patients
Sequence | Fat-saturated T1-weighted | Fat-saturated T1-weighted | Fat-saturated T1-weighted | Fat-saturated T2-weighted | Fat-saturated 3D gradient echo T1-weighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Orientation | Axial oblique | Sagittal | Coronal | Coronal | Axial |
Slice thickness (mm) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Slice gap (mm) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.2 |
Number of slices | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 80 |
TR (ms) | 644 | 683 | 634 | 4000 | 12,6 |
TE (ms) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 68 | 6.21 |
Flip angle (degree) | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 14 |
Acquisition matrix size (pixels) | 384 × 256 | 384 × 256 | 384 × 256 | 512 × 256 | 256 × 217 |
Field of view (mm) | 180 | 180 | 180 | 385 | 180 |