Effects of STIR imaging in the knee. (a) STIR MR image (TR, 4500 msec; TE, 27 msec; TI, 205 msec) shows weak fat suppression of bone marrow. (b) STIR MR image (TR, 4500 msec; TE, 27 msec; TI, 220 msec) shows stronger fat suppression. (Images courtesy of Rory Johnson, RT, Siemens Medical Solutions, and Peter Cazares, Senior MR Education Specialist, Siemens Medical Solutions.)