Recent advances in MRI of articular cartilage

Garry E. Gold, Christina A. Chen, Seungbum Koo, Brian A. Hargreaves, Neal K. Bangerter

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. MRI is the most accurate noninvasive method available to diagnose disorders of articular cartilage. Conventional 2D and 3D approaches show changes in cartilage morphology. Faster 3D imaging methods with isotropic resolution can be reformatted into arbitrary planes for improved detection and visualization of pathology. Unique contrast mechanisms allow us to probe cartilage physiology and detect changes in cartilage macromolecules. CONCLUSION. MRI has great promise as a noninvasive comprehensive tool for cartilage evaluation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)628-638
Number of pages11
JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology
Volume193
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2009

Keywords

  • Balanced steady-state free precession imaging
  • bSSFP
  • Cartilage
  • Joint imaging
  • MRI
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rapid imaging

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