Table 3.
Example of standard MRA protocol of the shoulder (based on the guidelines of the European Society of Skeletal Radiology (ESSR) Sports Subcommittee 2016).
| FOV (max) | Slice (max) | TE | Matrix (min) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axial T1 | 16 cm | 3 mm | Min | 256 × 256 |
| Axial FS PD | 16 cm | 3 mm | 10–40 | 256 × 256 |
| Sagittal oblique FS PD | 16 cm | 3 mm | 10–40 | 256 × 256 |
| Coronal oblique FS T1 | 16 cm | 3 mm | Min | 256 × 256 |
| Coronal oblique FS PD | 16 cm | 3 mm | 10–40 | 256 × 256 |
| ABER FS T1 (optional) | 16 cm | 3 mm | Min | 256 × 256 |