Mri Extremity W/ & W/O Contrast (Osteomyelitis)
MRI Protocol
MSK
Indications
Evaluation of suspected bone infection (osteomyelitis). Contrast is essential for assessing extent of infection, abscess formation, and soft tissue involvement. Used for diabetic foot infections, post-surgical infections, and hematogenous osteomyelitis.
Sequences
| Sequence | Contrast |
|---|---|
| AX T1 | Pre-contrast |
| SAG T1 | Pre-contrast |
| COR T1 | Pre-contrast |
| AX T2 | Pre-contrast |
| SAG T2 | Pre-contrast |
| COR T2 | Pre-contrast |
| AX T1 FS POST | Post-contrast |
| SAG T1 FS POST | Post-contrast |
| COR T1 FS POST | Post-contrast |
Related Clinical Scenarios
Osteomyelitis suspected, ankle, implanted extra articular surgical hardware, radiography findings suggest osteomyelitis, next imaging study
Osteomyelitis suspected, ankle, implanted extra articular surgical hardware, radiography findings suggest soft tissue infection, next imaging study
Osteomyelitis suspected, ankle, implanted extra articular surgical hardware, radiography normal, next imaging study
Osteomyelitis suspected, ankle
Osteomyelitis suspected, ankle, radiography findings suggest osteomyelitis, next imaging study