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"The classical indication is suspected sacroiliitis. The protocol can be adjusted for the assessment of sacral or presacral tumours."

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Strong List Colon Position

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"coronal oblique images: "

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"axial oblique images:"

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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 sacroiliac joint. 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 sacroiliac joint. 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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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of an MRI protocol for the assessment of the sacroiliac joint. 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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Acronyms

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"field of view (FOV): 240-300 mm, as small as possible"

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"In the setting of suspected sacroiliitis, an MRI of the sacroiliac joints benefits from contrast media for the assessment of synovitis, capsulitis and/or enthesitis. According to the 2015 EULAR recommendations, it is, however, sufficient to detect bone marrow oedema ³."

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"technique: T2 FS fast spin echo / STIR / IM FS fast spin echo"

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"technique: T2 FS fast spin echo / STIR / IM FS fast spin echo"

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"coronal oblique images: "

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"axial oblique images:"

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"sagittal images*: (optional)"

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"T2-weighted (fat-saturated) or STIR or intermediate (fat-saturated)"

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"T1-weighted"

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"T2-weighted"

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"T1-weighted C+ (fat-saturated)"

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"Practical points"

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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 sacroiliac joint. 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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"purpose: for the assessment of synovitis, capsulitis and enthesitis"

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