The majority of spinal magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has been performed with spin-echo sequences and spoiled gradient-echo sequences. Advances in gradient MR imaging performance now permit imaging with coherent steady-state sequences. In this study, the authors compare a three-dimensional true fast imaging with steady-state precession sequence with a three-dimensional spoiled gradient-recalled-echo sequence for MR evaluation of the cervical spine in the transverse plane. Initial experience indicates that the steady-state sequence is superior to spoiled gradient-recalled-echo sequences for MR evaluation of cervical spine anatomy and abnormalities.

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