Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Jul 2007
T2 mapping of hip articular cartilage in healthy volunteers at 3T: a study of topographic variation.
To perform baseline T2 mapping of the hips of healthy volunteers, focusing on topographic variation, because no detailed study has involved hips. T2 mapping is a quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that evaluates cartilage matrix components. ⋯ Topographic variation exists in hip cartilage T2 in young, healthy adults. These findings should be taken into account when T2 mapping is applied to patients with degenerative cartilage.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Jul 2007
Role of MRI in investigating the effects of elastic compression stockings on the deformation of the superficial and deep veins in the lower leg.
To evaluate the potential of MRI to investigate the mechanical effects of compression stockings on the veins of the lower limb. ⋯ MRI offers a precise source of data on the mechanical effects of lower-limb compression. Ultrasound (US) may be more cost-effective, but the data acquired are less comprehensive. Future biomechanical studies of lower-limb compression should make use of MRI.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Jul 2007
Upper cervical spinal cord cross-sectional area in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis: application of a new technique for measuring cross-sectional area on magnetic resonance images.
To measure accurately the upper cervical cord cross-sectional area (CSA) in patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), and normal control subjects, to address the paradox that longitudinal reduction in CSA has been detected in RRMS while reduction compared to controls has not. We hypothesized that a lack of statistical power and/or measurement sensitivity due to partial volume averaging in previous studies contributed to this paradox. ⋯ Using a sensitive analysis method, and apparently appropriate statistical power, we did not detect reduced CSA in RRMS patients. We hypothesize that this may be due to inflammation.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Jul 2007
Can isotropic fast gradient echo imaging be substituted for conventional T1 weighted sequences in shoulder MR arthrography at 3 Tesla?
To assess the practical utility of isotropic shoulder imaging in patients undergoing MR arthrography. Isotropic shoulder imaging can be performed in less than three minutes with use of fast gradients. ⋯ Isotropic imaging of the shoulder is practical in clinical imaging when performed with use of fast gradients on a 3-Tesla system. Isotropic imaging provides the same clinical information as conventional imaging and can be acquired in less than three minutes.
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To evaluate the feasibility of quantitative perfusion MRI of the thyroid gland using an arterial spin labeling (ASL) method. ⋯ Quantitative ASL perfusion imaging of the thyroid gland using a FAIR-TrueFISP sequence leads to perfusion maps that may provide important information for assessing thyroid gland pathologies and monitoring therapeutic treatment.