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Examining the shoulder and
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Use

4.13.2
In what follows, two examination examples are described:
◾ Shoulder and hip in supine position (Flex Large 4)
◾ Hand and elbow in prone and supine positions (Flex Small 4)
1 Use the Flex Coil Interface as described.
2 Position the coil with the flat side against the region of interest.

Examinations of the shoulder and hip may show strong artifacts
caused by layers of fat.
3 To avoid artifacts, increase the distance between the coil and the
area to be examined by using the iPAT cushion.
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Ensure that the coil cable does not hang over the sides of the
patient table.
hip
✓
The Spine 18 is positioned on the patient table.
✓ The Flex Coil Interface is connected.
✓ The coil is connected at the Flex Coil Interface.
1 Attach the strap to the side of the patient table opposite the
shoulder to be examined.
2 Position the coil.
3 Ensure that the region to be examined is contained within the side
flaps of the coil.
4 Secure the coil with the strap.
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