Mri Spine W/Wo Contrast (Spine Infection)
MRI Protocol
Neuro
Indications
Evaluation of suspected spinal infection including discitis, vertebral osteomyelitis, epidural abscess, and paraspinal soft tissue infection. Contrast is essential to identify abscess formation and extent of inflammatory enhancement.
Sequences
| Sequence | Contrast |
|---|---|
| SAG T1 (2 FOV) | Pre-contrast |
| SAG STIR (2 FOV) | Pre-contrast |
| SAG T2 | Pre-contrast |
| AX T2 (through level of interest) | Pre-contrast |
| SAG T1 FS POST (2 FOV) | Post-contrast |
| AX T1 FS POST (through level of interest) | Post-contrast |