sagittal
Sagittal planning
- Align perpendicular to the coronal plane.
- Place fiducial markers above and below the area of interest.
MSK protocol
Finger MRI
MRI of a single finger using a small extremity coil. Covers from fingertip soft tissue to the distal metacarpal. Fiducial markers are placed above and below the area of interest in all planes. Uses STIR as the primary fluid-sensitive sequence.
mskfingerhandwithout 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.
| Sequence | Plane | Phase | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Localizer | Any | noncontrast | Yes | - |
| Localizer 3 Plane | Any | noncontrast | Yes | - |
| Sagittal T1 | sagittal | noncontrast | Yes | - |
| Sagittal STIR | sagittal | noncontrast | Yes | - |
| Coronal T1 | coronal | noncontrast | Yes | - |
| Coronal STIR | coronal | noncontrast | Yes | - |
| Axial T1 | axial | noncontrast | Yes | - |
| Axial STIR | axial | noncontrast | Yes | - |
| Axial T1 FS Pre | axial | precontrast | Conditional | - |
| Inject | Any | conditional | Conditional | - |
| Axial T1 FS +C | axial | postcontrast | Conditional | - |
| Coronal T1 FS +C | coronal | postcontrast | Conditional | - |
| Sagittal T1 FS +C | sagittal | postcontrast | Conditional | - |
PositioningSlice PlanningPlane-specific planning instructions and guide images for technologists.
axial
Axial planning
- Cover from the tip of the finger soft tissue to the distal metacarpal.
- Place fiducial markers above and below the area of interest.
coronal
Coronal planning
- Angle parallel to the metacarpal head.
- Place fiducial markers above and below the area of interest.
Anatomic extentCoverage RulesMinimum coverage expectations and alignment rules.
axial
Axial field of view
Fingertip soft tissue to the distal metacarpal.
TechniqueSuggested Technique SpecificationsPlane-level vendor-neutral guidance from the source protocol.
sagittal
- slice thickness
- <= 3.0 mm
- gap
- <= 1.0 mm
axial
- slice thickness
- <= 3.0 mm
- gap
- <= 1.0 mm
coronal
- slice thickness
- <= 3.0 mm
- gap
- <= 1.0 mm
Conditional workflowSpecial SituationsAdjustments for contrast, hardware, and protocol-specific conditions.
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.