Table 2 MRI sequences and parameters.

From: Combination of morphological and multiparametric MR neurography enhances carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis and evaluation

MRI sequences

TR (ms)

TE (ms)

FOV (mm2)

Matrix

In plane resolution (mm2)

Scan time

b value (s/mm2)

Coronal T1WI

510

10

130 × 130

252 × 288

0.45 × 0.52

1 min

–

Coronal PDWI

2100

27

150 × 150

285 × 500

0.30 × 0.66

2 min 01 s

–

Axial PDWI

3336

27

99 × 99

260 × 396

0.25 × 0.38

2 min 20 s

–

Axial T2 mapping

3000

19

120 × 120

115 × 152

0.79 × 0.90

2 min 09 s

–

Axial DTI

2732

67

120 × 120

62 × 64

1.87 × 1.94

4 min 38 s

0 and 800

  1. TR repetition time, TE echo time, FOV field of view, T1WI T1-weighted image, PDWI proton density-weighted image, DTI diffusion tensor imaging.