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| - | =====Thoracolumbar Spine MRI===== | + | ======Thoracolumbar Spine MRI====== |
| - | ====Scan Coverage and Planning==== | + | =====Scan Coverage and Planning===== |
| The thoracolumbar spine (TL Spine) is the more complex area of the CNS to scan clinically, as the coverage is much broader since both the full thoracic spine and lumbar spine are included. There are various protocol for scanning the TL spine that can vary quite a bit from clinician to clinician, so it is best to establish clinician preference ahead of time. The most important image to acquire accurately is the sagittal, since this is where pathology is initially identified, and the image from which axial sequences are planned. Poor quality sagittal images will hinder identifying pathology, which can greatly extend scan and anesthesia time. There are two primary paths for TL spine scanning in regards to sagittal imaging: Whole Spine or Separate. | The thoracolumbar spine (TL Spine) is the more complex area of the CNS to scan clinically, as the coverage is much broader since both the full thoracic spine and lumbar spine are included. There are various protocol for scanning the TL spine that can vary quite a bit from clinician to clinician, so it is best to establish clinician preference ahead of time. The most important image to acquire accurately is the sagittal, since this is where pathology is initially identified, and the image from which axial sequences are planned. Poor quality sagittal images will hinder identifying pathology, which can greatly extend scan and anesthesia time. There are two primary paths for TL spine scanning in regards to sagittal imaging: Whole Spine or Separate. | ||