In vivo high resolution coronal MRI of the wrist at 8.0 tesla.
The wrists of asymptomatic volunteers were imaged at 8 and 1.5 T. The signal-to-noise ratio, spatial resolution, and soft tissue contrast of the 8 T images were much greater. The increased signal-to-noise ratio available at 8 T allows acquisition of high quality, high resolution images and visualization of intricate anatomy at scan times acceptable for clinical imaging.
Ashman
Carol J
CJ
Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus 43214, USA. cajaas@yahoo.com
Farooki
Shella
S
Abduljalil
Amir M
AM
Chakeres
Donald W
DW
D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011884:Radius / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D012016:Reference Values; D014457:Ulna / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology*