| Literature DB >> 21221706 |
Gregory Chang1, Ligong Wang, Guoyuan Liang, James S Babb, Punam K Saha, Ravinder R Regatte.
Abstract
High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of trabecular bone combined with quantitative image analysis represents a powerful technique to gain insight into trabecular bone micro-architectural derangements in osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. The increased signal-to-noise ratio of ultra high-field MR (≥7 Tesla) permits images to be obtained with higher resolution and/or decreased scan time compared to scanning at 1.5/3T. In this small feasibility study, we show high measurement precision for subregional trabecular bone micro-architectural analysis performed on 7T knee MR images. The results provide further support for the use of trabecular bone measures as biomarkers in clinical studies of bone disorders.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21221706 PMCID: PMC3710719 DOI: 10.1007/s10334-010-0243-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: MAGMA ISSN: 0968-5243 Impact factor: 2.310