MRI MARS (Metal Artifact Reduction Sequence) for Total Hip

MRI MARS (Metal Artifact Reduction Sequence)

for Total Hip Replacement Guideline (53)

For Espree 1.5T Only

CPT Code: 73721

Indications: Total Hip replacement complications

Contrast: No

Sequence

Plane

Slice Thickness

Gap

FOV

Notes

T1

Coronal

5mm

0

350-450

one Coronal to include entire prosthesis

T2

Coronal

5mm

0

350-450

T1

Axial

6mm

0

350-450

Distal SI joint thru trochanter

T2

Axial

6mm

0

350-450

Distal SI joint thru trochanter