Radiopaedia Helpers

Strong List Colon Position

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"axial images:"

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"coronal images: "

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"sagittal images:"

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"axial oblique images*: for better illustration of the proper collateral ligaments"

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En Dash

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"acquisition plane: coronal – sagittal and oblique multiplanar reconstructions"

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Emphasis

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of an MRI protocol for the assessment of the fingers and or the thumb. Protocol specifics will vary depending on MRI scanner type, specific hardware and software, radiologist and perhaps referrer preference, patient factors e.g. implants, specific indications and time constraints"

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Colons

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of an MRI protocol for the assessment of the fingers and or the thumb. Protocol specifics will vary depending on MRI scanner type, specific hardware and software, radiologist and perhaps referrer preference, patient factors e.g. implants, specific indications and time constraints"

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EG List And

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of an MRI protocol for the assessment of the fingers and or the thumb. Protocol specifics will vary depending on MRI scanner type, specific hardware and software, radiologist and perhaps referrer preference, patient factors e.g. implants, specific indications and time constraints"

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Headings Case

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"1.5 vs 3 tesla"

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Strong

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"Musculoskeletal examinations are generally done on both 1.5 and 3 tesla. In particular, an examination of the fingers and/or thumb profits from an improved spatial and contrast resolution of 3 tesla. Postoperative examinations in patients with metallic implants, however, should be done on 1.5 tesla with metal artifact reduction sequence."

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"axial images:"

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"coronal images: "

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"sagittal images:"

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"3D images (optional)"

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"axial oblique images*: for better illustration of the proper collateral ligaments"

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"intermediate-weighted (fat-saturated)"

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"T1 weighted"

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"T2* weighted"

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"3D images"

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"T1 weighted C+ (fat-saturated)"

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Acronyms

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"field of view (FOV): 60-120 mm (might be rectangular)"

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Oxford Comma

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of an MRI protocol for the assessment of the fingers and or the thumb. Protocol specifics will vary depending on MRI scanner type, specific hardware and software, radiologist and perhaps referrer preference, patient factors e.g. implants, specific indications and time constraints"

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There Is

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"There are two options:"

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Lint: finger-protocol-mri