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 ===Sagittal Plane=== ===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.** 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.**
  
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 ====Typical Scan Protocol==== ====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\\ Sagittal T1\\
 +**Axial T2**\\
 Axial T1\\ Axial T1\\
 +__Contrast__\\
 +Sagittal T1 C+\\
 +Axial T1 C+\\
  
 ====Tips and Tricks==== ====Tips and Tricks====
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 {{stirphaseAP.png?500}} {{stirphaseAP.png?500}}
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