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Effect of spin-lock frequency on quantitative myocardial T1ρ map**
ObjectivesTo use T1ρ map** to assess myocardial fibrosis and to provide a reference for future clinical application, it is necessary to understand...
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T1ρ, T2 and T2* map** of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration: a comparison study
BackgroundEarly and accurate assessment of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is very important to therapeutic strategy. This study aims...
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Magnetic resonance myocardial T1ρ map**
The potential of cardiac magnetic resonance to improve cardiovascular care and patient management is considerable. Myocardial T1-rho (T1ρ) map**,...
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Free-breathing simultaneous native myocardial T1, T2 and T1ρ map** with Cartesian acquisition and dictionary matching
BackgroundT1, T2 and T1ρ are well-recognized parameters for quantitative cardiac MRI. Simultaneous estimation of these parameters allows for...
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Endogenous T1ρ cardiovascular magnetic resonance in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
BackgroundHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is characterized by increased left ventricular wall thickness, cardiomyocyte hypertrophy, and fibrosis....
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Combining T1rho and advanced diffusion MRI for noninvasively staging liver fibrosis: an experimental study in rats
PurposeTo investigate the value of imaging parameters derived from T1 relaxation times in the rotating frame (T1ρ or T1rho), diffusion kurtosis...
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Time-efficient combined morphologic and quantitative joint MRI: an in situ study of standardized knee cartilage defects in human cadaveric specimens
BackgroundQuantitative techniques such as T2 and T1ρ map** allow evaluating the cartilage and meniscus. We evaluated multi-interleaved X-prepared...
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ISSLS Prize in Bioengineering Science 2023: Age- and sex-related differences in lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration between patients with chronic low back pain and asymptomatic controls
PurposeClinical management of disc degeneration in patients with chronic low back pain (cLBP) is hampered by the challenge of distinguishing...
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Sex-specific associations in multiparametric 3 T MRI measurements in adult livers
BackgroundMRI relaxometry map** and proton density fat fraction (PDFF) have been proposed for the evaluation of hepatic fibrosis. However,...
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The contributions of cartilage endplate composition and vertebral bone marrow fat to intervertebral disc degeneration in patients with chronic low back pain
PurposeThe composition of the subchondral bone marrow and cartilage endplate (CEP) could affect intervertebral disc health by influencing vertebral...
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Quantification correction for free-breathing myocardial T1ρ map** in mice using a recursively derived description of a T1ρ* relaxation pathway
BackgroundFast and accurate T 1ρ map** in myocardium is still a major challenge, particularly in small animal models. The complex sequence design...
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Respiratory motion-compensated high-resolution 3D whole-heart T1ρ map**
BackgroundCardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) T1ρ map** can be used to detect ischemic or non-ischemic cardiomyopathy without the need of...
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MRI T2 and T1ρ relaxation in patients at risk for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) T2 and T1ρ relaxation are increasingly being proposed as imaging biomarkers potentially capable of...
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Endogenous assessment of myocardial injury with single-shot model-based non-rigid motion-corrected T1 rho map**
BackgroundCardiovascular magnetic resonance T1ρ map** may detect myocardial injuries without exogenous contrast agent. However, multiple...
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Quantitative analysis of the ACL and PCL using T1rho and T2 relaxation time map**: an exploratory, cross-sectional comparison between OA and healthy control knees
BackgroundQuantitative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods such as T1rho and T2 map** are sensitive to changes in tissue composition, however...
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The Influence of Running on Lower Limb Cartilage: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
BackgroundRunning is a popular activity practiced worldwide. It is important to understand how running affects joint health to provide...
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Gaining Insight into Updated MR Imaging for Quantitative Assessment of Cartilage Injury in Knee Osteoarthritis
Purpose of the ReviewKnee Osteoarthritis (KOA) entails progressive cartilage degradation, reviewed via MRI for morphology, biochemical composition,...
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Immediate and Delayed Effects of Joint Loading Activities on Knee and Hip Cartilage: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
BackgroundThe impact of activity-related joint loading on cartilage is not clear. Abnormal loading is considered to be a mechanical driver of...
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Quadriceps weakness associates with greater T1ρ relaxation time in the medial femoral articular cartilage 6 months following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
PurposeQuadriceps weakness following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is linked to decreased patient-reported function, altered lower...
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Arthroscopic surgery for symptomatic discoid lateral meniscus improves meniscal status assessed by magnetic resonance imaging T2 map**
IntroductionDiscoid lateral meniscus (DLM) is an anatomic knee variant associated with increased tears and degeneration. This study aimed to quantify...
