C2007 Volume No 13 – pages 76-86
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Title: Quantitative magnetic resonance imaging of articular
cartilage in osteoarthritis |
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Author: G Blumenkrantz, S Majumdar |
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Address: Department of Radiology, University of
California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA |
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E-mail: sharmila.majumdar at radiology.ucsf.edu |
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Key Words: Magnetic resonance imaging, osteoarthritis,
cartilage, collagen, proteoglycan. |
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Publication date: May 15th 2007 |
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Abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging of articular
cartilage has recently been recognized as a tool for the characterization
of cartilage morphology, biochemistry and function. In this
paper advancements in cartilage imaging, computation of cartilage
volume and thickness, and measurement of relaxation times
(T2 and T1Ρ) are presented. In addition, the delayed
uptake of Gadolinium DTPA as a marker of proteoglycan depletion
is also reviewed. The cross-sectional and longitudinal studies
using these imaging techniques show promise for cartilage
assessment and for the study of osteoarthritis. |
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