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Recent Advances in MRI of Articular Cartilage

Year: 2009

Type: review

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.

Source: American Journal of Roentgenology

DOI: 10.2214/ajr.09.3042

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

Institutions: Stanford University, Chung-Ang University, Brigham Young University

Language: English

Topic: Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering