Synopsis
Two-dimensional and three-dimensional MRI has evolved into
the leading modality for the non-invasive assessment of joints, cartilage,
ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Multiple techniques for acceleration
of 2D and 3D MRI have been developed, validated, and in part already clinically
implemented. Current acceleration techniques include parallel imaging,
simultaneous multislice, compressed sensing, high-density multi-channel coil,
and synthetic techniques, providing powerful tools for efficient acquisition of
comprehensive MRI exams with superb image quality in 5 to 10 minute to meet
today’s value challenges.
Two-dimensional
and three-dimensional MRI has evolved into the leading modality for the
non-invasive assessment of joints, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and
nerves. Multiple techniques for acceleration of 2D and 3D MRI have been
developed, validated, and in part already clinically implemented. 2D MRI can be
accelerated with parallel imaging, simultaneous multislice, compressed sensing
techniques, and combinations thereof, achieving 8-fold accelerated data
sampling. 3D MRI can be accelerated with uni-directional and bi-directional
parallel imaging, compressed sensing, and high-density multi-channel coils,
achieving 10-fold accelerated data sampling. In addition, synthetic MRI
techniques allow for increased efficiency through the generation of qualitative
and quantitative MR images and maps, respectively, from parental quantitative
datasets. Current acceleration techniques provide powerful tools for efficient acquisition
of comprehensive MRI exams with superb image quality in 5 to 10 minute to meet
today’s value challenges. This course will review and illustrated strategies
for the clinical implementation of currently available rapid MRI techniques for
imaging of the musculoskeletal system and further discuss limitations, unmet
needs, challenges, and future opportunities.Acknowledgements
No acknowledgement found.References
No reference found.