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Clavicle/SC Joint MRI

MRI of the clavicle and sternoclavicular (SC) joint for infection, fracture, tumor, ligament tear, and metastatic disease. STIR sequences are used as the primary fluid-sensitive sequences in all three planes. Coronal coverage extends from the AC joint to the aortic arch.

mskclavicleSC jointsternoclavicularshoulderwithout contrast

For protocol planning and internal reference only. Follow institutional MRI safety screening, contrast, dosage, and GFR policies.

Decision supportContrast GuidanceDefault contrast approach and conditional indications.
No routine contrast guidance listed for this noncontrast protocol.
Acquisition listSequencesRequired and conditional series for the exam.
SequencePlanePhaseRequiredNotes
Axial LocalizeraxialnoncontrastYes-
3 Plane LocalizerAnynoncontrastYes-
Coronal STIRcoronalnoncontrastYes-
Coronal T1coronalnoncontrastYes-
Axial STIRaxialnoncontrastYes-
Axial T1axialnoncontrastYes-
Sagittal STIRsagittalnoncontrastYes-
Sagittal T1sagittalnoncontrastYes-
Axial T1 FS PreaxialprecontrastConditional-
InjectAnyconditionalConditional-
Axial T1 FS +CaxialpostcontrastConditional-
Coronal T1 FS +CcoronalpostcontrastConditional-
PositioningSlice PlanningPlane-specific planning instructions and guide images for technologists.

sagittal

Sagittal planning

  • Angle perpendicular to the clavicle.
  • FOV covers the whole clavicle past the acromioclavicular joint and the sternoclavicular joint.

Clavicle sagittal planning

sagittal

Source DOCX: ../protocols-final-cleaned/msk/clavicle-mri.docx. Embedded image order: 1. Nearby source label: Sagittal.

axial

Axial planning

  • Angle parallel to the clavicle.
  • FOV covers the whole clavicle from above the acromioclavicular joint to below the humeral head.

Clavicle axial planning

axial

Source DOCX: ../protocols-final-cleaned/msk/clavicle-mri.docx. Embedded image order: 2. Nearby source label: Axial.

coronal

Coronal planning

  • Angle parallel to the clavicle.
  • FOV covers the clavicle from anterior to the acromioclavicular joint to the aortic arch.

Clavicle coronal planning

coronal

Source DOCX: ../protocols-final-cleaned/msk/clavicle-mri.docx. Embedded image order: 3. Nearby source label: Coronal.

Anatomic extentCoverage RulesMinimum coverage expectations and alignment rules.

sagittal

Sagittal field of view

Whole clavicle past the acromioclavicular joint and the sternoclavicular joint, angled perpendicular to the clavicle.

axial

Axial field of view

Whole clavicle from above the acromioclavicular joint to below the humeral head, angled parallel to the clavicle.

coronal

Coronal field of view

Clavicle from anterior to the acromioclavicular joint to the aortic arch, angled parallel to the clavicle.

TechniqueSuggested Technique SpecificationsPlane-level vendor-neutral guidance from the source protocol.

sagittal

slice thickness
<= 4.0 mm
gap
<= 1.0 mm

axial

slice thickness
<= 4.0 mm
gap
<= 1.0 mm

coronal

slice thickness
<= 3.0 mm
gap
<= 2.0 mm
Conditional workflowSpecial SituationsAdjustments for contrast, hardware, and protocol-specific conditions.

Surgical hardware present

  • STIR sequences are already included in the standard protocol. Consult radiologist for any additional sequence modifications required.
Future detailAdvancedSource-backed scanner, vendor, and site-specific notes when available.

Advanced technical details, scanner variants, and planning guide assets can appear here as protocol data expands.