3T MRN examination protocol for the evaluation of the brachial plexus (FOVs from C2 to T2)
| FOV | Section Thickness | TR/TE/TF (ms) | Matrix | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR imaging sequence | ||||
| T1 coronal (T1 axial) | 30 | 4.0 | 881/11/7 | 512 × 512 |
| 3D coronal STIR SPACE | 30 | 1.0 | 1500/97/53 | 256 × 256 |
| 3D sagittal T2 SPACE | 25 | 1.0 | 1000/97/81 | 256 × 256 |
| STIR sagittal, bilateral, affected side | 22–24 | 3.0 | 5210/18/22 | 256 × 256 |
| Additional arm examination if desired | ||||
| Axial T1 | 20–22 | 3.0–4.0 | 550/7.9/6 | 256 × 384 |
| Axial T2 SPAIR | 20–22 | 3.0–4.0 | 2840/70/13 | 256 × 384 |
Note:—TF indicates turbo factor; SPAIR, spectral-attenuated inversion recovery.