1) Identify new and emerging MR imaging techniques for cartilage. 2) Describe the principles of dGEMRIC, T1-rho, and sodium MRI for assessment of cartilage proteoglycan content. 3) Analyze the practical implementation issues for the new methods of imaging articular cartilage.
Bangerter, N,
Emerging Imaging Techniques for Cartilage. Radiological Society of North America 2008 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, February 18 - February 20, 2008 ,Chicago IL.
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