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Qualitative and Quantitative Ultrashort Echo Time Imaging of Musculoskeletal Tissues

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Ultrashort echo time (UTE) sequences represent a group of clinically compatible techniques that are capable of using echo times < 1 ms. With these techniques, direct imaging of short T2/T2* tissues or tissue components can now be performed. Continuing modifications to the UTE techniques have allowed for faster and more robust sequences now comparable with conventional clinical sequences. UTE also allows for morphological imaging and quantitative evaluation in a manner not previously possible with conventional imaging sequences utilizing much longer echo times. Numerous potential clinical applications have emerged that are discussed in this review article.

Source: Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology

DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1563733

Authors: Jiang Du, Won Bae, Christine Chung, Eric Chang

Institutions: University of California San Diego Medical Center, VA San Diego Healthcare System

Language: English

Topic: Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases