Technical MR imaging parameters of the spinal cord protocol at 1.5T
| Sequences | TR (ms) | TE (ms) | Section Thickness (mm) | B0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE T1 | 590 | 10 | 3 | |
| SE T2 | 3270 | 71 | 3 | |
| STIR | 3000 | 38 | 3 | |
| Axial GE T2 | 590 | 24 | 3 | |
| Axial SE T2 | 4640 | 79 | 3 | |
| Diffusion | 6000 | 67 | 3 | b=500–700 |
| DTI | 3200 | 67 | 3 | b=500–800, 20–25 directions |
Note:—SE indicates spin-echo; GE, gradient-echo.