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Open AccessComparison of 3T and 7T magnetic resonance imaging for direct visualization of finger flexor pulley rupture: an ex-vivo study
To compare image quality and diagnostic performance of 3T and 7T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for direct depiction of finger flexor pulleys A2, A3 and A4 before and after artificial pulley rupture in an ex...
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CD200+ fibroblasts form a pro-resolving mesenchymal network in arthritis
Fibroblasts are important regulators of inflammation, but whether fibroblasts change phenotype during resolution of inflammation is not clear. Here we use positron emission tomography to detect fibroblast acti...
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Statin use and longitudinal changes in quantitative MRI-based biomarkers of thigh muscle quality: data from Osteoarthritis Initiative
To assess whether changes in MRI-based measures of thigh muscle quality associated with statin use in participants with and without/at-risk of knee osteoarthritis.
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Open AccessCorrection: Variation in cartilage T2 and T2* map** of the wrist: a comparison between 3- and 7-T MRI
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Open AccessModern low-field MRI
This narrative review explores recent advancements and applications of modern low-field (≤ 1 Tesla) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in musculoskeletal radiology. Historically, high-field MRI systems (1.5 T an...
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Open AccessPrimary anterior cruciate ligament repair—morphological and quantitative assessment by 7-T MRI and clinical outcome after 1.5 years
The purpose of this study was to assess morphological and quantitative changes of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and cartilage after ACL repair.
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Open AccessAssociation of biochemical markers with bone marrow lesion changes on imaging—data from the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Osteoarthritis Biomarkers Consortium
To assess the prognostic value of short-term change in biochemical markers as it relates to bone marrow lesions (BMLs) on MRI in knee osteoarthritis (OA) over 24 months and, furthermore, to assess the relation...
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Open AccessVariation in cartilage T2 and T2* map** of the wrist: a comparison between 3- and 7-T MRI
To analyze regional variations in T2 and T2* relaxation times in wrist joint cartilage and the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) at 3 and 7 T and to compare values between field strengths.
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Imaging of muscle injuries in soccer
Accurate diagnosis of muscle injuries is a challenge in everyday clinical practice and may have profound impact on the recovery and return-to-play decisions of professional athletes particularly in soccer. Ima...
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The role of imaging in disentangling the enigma of osteoarthritis
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A call for screening MRI as a tool for osteoarthritis clinical trials
Conventional radiography is the most commonly used imaging modality for the evaluation of osteoarthritis (OA) in clinical trials of disease-modifying OA drugs (DMOADs). Unfortunately, radiography has many shor...
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Update on recent developments in imaging of inflammation in osteoarthritis: a narrative review
Synovitis is an important component of the osteoarthritis (OA) disease process, particularly regarding the “inflammatory phenotype” of OA. Imaging plays an important role in the assessment of synovitis in OA w...
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Subchondral bone in knee osteoarthritis: bystander or treatment target?
The subchondral bone is an important structural component of the knee joint relevant for osteoarthritis (OA) incidence and progression once disease is established. Experimental studies have demonstrated that s...
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Open AccessStructural phenotypes of knee osteoarthritis: potential clinical and research relevance
A joint contains many different tissues that can exhibit pathological changes, providing many potential targets for treatment. Researchers are increasingly suggesting that osteoarthritis (OA) comprises several...
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Exploring the differences between radiographic joint space width and MRI cartilage thickness changes using data from the IMI-APPROACH cohort
Longitudinal weight-bearing radiographic joint space width (JSW) and non-weight-bearing MRI-based cartilage thickness changes often show weak correlations. The current objective was to investigate these correl...
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Open AccessClinical, patient-reported, radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging findings 11 years after acute posterior cruciate ligament injury treated non-surgically
Long-term consequences of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury such as persistent posterior tibial translation and risk of osteoarthritis development are unclear. Additionally, little data is available des...
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Joint interventions in osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is among the most common diseases affecting both axial and appendicular joints and the lead cause of disability worldwide. OA incidence is rising due to extended life expectancy and the inc...
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Imaging of common hip pathologies in runners
Running is an increasingly popular sport and form of exercise. Because of the importance of the hip in the biomechanics involved with running, forming the primary connection between the axial and appendicular ...
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Open AccessLevothyroxine use and longitudinal changes in thigh muscles in at-risk participants for knee osteoarthritis: preliminary analysis from Osteoarthritis Initiative cohort
We examined the association between levothyroxine use and longitudinal MRI biomarkers for thigh muscle mass and composition in at-risk participants for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and their mediatory role in sub...
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Bildgebung von Muskelverletzungen im Sport
Eine frühzeitige Diagnose von Muskelverletzungen ist von wesentlicher klinischer Bedeutung, um eine stadiengerechte Therapie einzuleiten und einen optimalen Heilungsverlauf zu ermöglichen.
