Rapid musculoskeletal MRI with phase-sensitive steady-state free precession: comparison with routine knee MRI.

Authors :: Vasanawala SS
Hargreaves BA
Pauly JM
Nishimura DG
Beaulieu CF
Gold GE
Source :: AJR. American journal of roentgenology [AJR Am J Roentgenol] 2005 May; Vol. 184 (5), pp. 1450-5.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this work was to show the potential utility of a novel rapid 3D fat-suppressed MRI method for joint imaging.<br />Conclusion: Phase-sensitive steady-state free precession provides rapid 3D joint imaging with robust fat suppression and excellent cartilage delineation.

Subjects :: Adult
Cartilage, Articular anatomy & histology
Cartilage, Articular injuries
Female
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Male
Middle Aged
Knee Injuries diagnosis
Knee Joint anatomy & histology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods

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