Dynamic, high resolution imaging of the temporomandibular joints to assess the articular disc in the open and closed mouth positions. Also includes cartilage optimised sequences to detect osteoarthritis and joint effusions.
Basic scan
- Head & neck coil
- FOV to cover angle of mandible to 1cm above TMJ (see images)
| Sequence |
|---|
| Axial survey scan + send to PACS |
| PD sagittal oblique open mouth (each joint) |
| PD sagittal oblique closed mouth (each joint) |
| T1 coronal oblique (each joint) |
| PDFS coronal oblique (each joint) |