MRI protocol and positioning for FABS view of the elbow, including planning and reporting guidelines. Also, information on the MRI protocol for assessing the Distal Biceps Tendon. Learn about FABS position for optimal elbow MRI imaging.

Nov 23, 2012 · The position is referred to in this article as the flexed abducted supinated view, but usually in our practice it is termed the “FABS view,” meaning the flexed elbow with the shoulder abducted and the forearm in supination view.

Mar 3, 2020 · FABS: Arm bent 90 degrees over head. The prescribed plane is coronal to the humerus and axial to the radius, and is near sagittal to the body. (Figures 1, 2, 3)

Apr 9, 2020 · The FABS position relates to MRI elbow examinations for improved visualization of the distal biceps brachii tendon insertion and is a mnemonic for elbow flexed, shoulder abducted and forearm supinated.

By using the FABS (flexed elbow, abducted shoulder, forearm supinated) technique, imaging of the distal biceps tendon can be acquired “in plane” with excellent visualization and comfortable patient positioning.

The position is referred to in this article as the flexed abducted supinated view, but usually in our practice it is termed the “FABS view,” meaning the flexed el- bow with the shoulder abducted and the forearm in supination view.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether obtaining additional MR imaging in the FABS position changes the radiologist's assessment of the distal biceps tendon compared with traditional sequences only.

Jul 5, 2013 · The FABS positioning is useful in demonstrating the full extent of the distal biceps brachii tendon from its musculotendinous junction to its insertion on only one or at most two sections. This improves the visualization of both normal anatomy and pathology.

Apr 1, 2024 · Six musculoskeletal radiologists independently evaluated elbow MRI images with virtual FABS reconstructions, blinded to clinical findings and final diagnoses.

Nov 21, 2018 · Add FABS sequences if clinical question is biceps pathology; USE REST SLAB PROXIMAL TO ELBOW TO REDUCE FLOW AND PULSITILE MOTION; If hardware is present: Do STIR instead of fat-sat mid-TE. If WITH CONTRAST, do non-fat-sat T1 post-contrast