Musculoskeletal MR Imaging at 3 T.
July 3rd, 2008 | by admin |Musculoskeletal MR Imaging at 3 T.
MR imaging plays a major role in the assessment of pediatric musculoskeletal disease. Compared with 1.5 T MR imaging, 3 T magnets provide images with an increased signal-to-noise ratio, which is particularly helpful when assessing small body parts and structures in children. This article discusses the advantages and challenges associated with musculoskeletal MR imaging at 3 T, basic scanning protocols, image optimization techniques, and specific clinical applications in a pediatric population.
Meyer JS, Jaramillo D.
Department of Radiology, Children\’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.