Normal values of CSF, spinal cord, discs and vertebral bodies
| T1 (ms) 95% CI | T2 (ms) 95% CI | PD (pu) 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF (n = 64) | 4273.4 (4263.8–4283.1) | 1577.6 (1501.2–1654.0) | 107.5 (107.2–107.8) |
| Spinal cord (n = 45) | 780.2 (753.6–806.9) | 101.6 (98.7–104.6) | 58.7 (56.9–60.6) |
| Normal disc (n = 64) | 1164.9 (1071.1–1258.7) | 101.9 (94.2–109.5) | 78.9 (76.0–81.9) |
| Intermediate disc (n = 29) | 723 (677.3–768.6) | 66.8 (62.6–71.1) | 60.8 (58.2–63.4) |
| Desiccated disc (n = 144) | 554.4 (536.7–572.0) | 55.6 (54.2–57.0) | 47.6 (46.2–49.0) |
| Vertebral body (n = 260) | 515.3 (506.0–524.6) | 100.8 (99.5–102.2) | 91.1 (89.6–92.5) |
Note:—Means and 95% CI of the mean of T1, T2 and PD measured values of CSF, spinal cord, discs, and vertebral bodies for all spinal levels.