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--- library:cervical_spine [2025/02/25 15:00] – scott
+++ library:cervical_spine [2025/03/04 15:37] (current) – scott
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 ===Sagittal Plane===
-On the axial and dorsal scout imaging, plan the slices parallel to the center of the spinal cord. On the sagittal scout image, center the FOV on C5.
+On the axial and dorsal scout imaging, plan the slices parallel to the center of the spinal cord. On the sagittal scout image, center the FOV on C4/5.
 For each patient, the FOV should be re-sized to include the Cerebellum to include the T3 vertebral body. On the dorsal scout image, add enough slices to cover the entire vertebral body out to the transverse processes. **Be sure to use an ODD number of slices. This will ensure that the center slice is in true midline.**
-{{:cspinestir.png?500|}}
+{{:library:cspinedorscoutplan.png?500|}} {{:cspinestir.png?500|}}
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 ====Typical Scan Protocol====
+The protocol below represents a full cervical spine exam. There is variation depending on the clinical question and clinician preference. The **minimum** recommended sequences are in bold text.
-Sagittal T2 \\
-Sagittal STIR\\
+**Sagittal T2** \\
-Sagittal T1\\
+**Sagittal STIR**\\
-Axial T2\\
-Axial T1\\
-**Contrast**\\
 Sagittal T1\\
+**Axial T2**\\
 Axial T1\\
+__Contrast__\\
+Sagittal T1 C+\\
+Axial T1 C+\\
 ====Tips and Tricks====
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 {{stirphaseAP.png?500}}