Spine: device to facilitate surface coil MR imaging

A device was constructed to allow rapid adjustment of the position of a surface coil in magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the spine. The device consists of two sheets of acrylic plastic and a movable sled. The surface coil is placed on the sled and can be precisely moved superiorly or inferiorly wi...

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Published inRadiology Vol. 167; no. 1; p. 273
Main Authors Williamson, M R, Angtuaco, E J, Jackson, J C, Pruitt, W B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1988
Subjects
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - instrumentation
Spine - anatomy & histology
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Summary:A device was constructed to allow rapid adjustment of the position of a surface coil in magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the spine. The device consists of two sheets of acrylic plastic and a movable sled. The surface coil is placed on the sled and can be precisely moved superiorly or inferiorly with a cord attached to the sled. The device can save approximately 30 minutes during MR imaging of the entire spine and increases patient comfort and cooperation.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/radiology.167.1.3347733