Technical MR imaging parameters of the spinal cord protocol at 3T
| Sequences | TR (ms) | TE (ms) | Section Thickness (mm) | B0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE T1 | 670 | 10 | 3 | |
| SE T2 | 4000 | 128 | 3 | |
| STIR | 5860 | 108 | 3 | |
| Axial GE T2 | 450 | 17 | 3 | |
| Axial SE T2 | 4000 | 124 | 3 | |
| Diffusion | 2600 | 68 | 3 | b=500–700 |
| DTI | 2600 | 73 | 2 | b=500–800, 20–25 directions |
Note:—SE indicates spin-echo; GE, gradient-echo.