Axial loading during MRI induces significant T2 value changes in vertebral endplates—a feasibility study on patients with low back pain

Axial loading during MRI induces significant T2 value changes in vertebral endplates—a feasibility study on patients with low back pain

Abstract Background The function of the endplate (EP) is the most important factor influencing nutritional supply to the avascular intervertebral disc (IVD). It is desired to have a non-invasive method to assess functional EP characteristics in vivo. Assessment of functional EP characteristics is im...

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Main Authors: Hanna Hebelka, Andreia Miron, Izabela Kasperska, Helena Brisby, Kerstin Lagerstrand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Axial loading during MRI (alMRI)
IVD
T2 mapping
Endplate
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0727-z

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