Avneesh Chhabra MD, Presenter: Research Grant, Siemens AG Research Consultant, Siemens AG Research Grant, Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation Research Grant, General Electric Company Consultant, ICON plc

Stephen Fisher MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Robert N. Joodi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Lulu Tenorio MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Gina Cho Sims MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Learn the technical considerations of Diffusion (DWI) techniques including diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). 2. Learn the normal and abnormal appearances of musculoskeletal soft tissues and peripheral nerves on DWI. 3. Learn the role of ADC in benign versus malignant bone and soft tissue lesions, and role of DTI parameters (FA and ADC) and tractography in neuromuscular lesions. 4. Gain knowledge of the artifacts and imaging pitfalls on DWI.  

1. Technical considerations of DWI and DTI. 2. Normal DWI and DTI qualitative imaging appearances as well as ADC and FA values of relevant musculoskeletal structures (fluid, fat, muscles, nerves, bones). 3. Discussion of role of DWI in malignancy detection, tumor grading and post-treatment response. 4. Discussion of role of DTI in neuromuscular imaging including tractography. 5. Application of DWI in whole body imaging. 6. Imaging pitfalls and artifacts.

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14005021/14005021_77sf.pdf

Chhabra, A, Fisher, S, Joodi, R, Tenorio, L, Cho Sims, G, Diffusion Weighted MRI: MSK Applications - Merits and Disadvantages.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14005021.html