A fast high-resolution multislice T1-weighted turbo spin-echo (TSE) sequence with a DRIVen equilibrium (DRIVE) pulse for native arthrographic contrast.
OBJECTIVE
This article describes a simple method to produce native arthrographic contrast in a fast T1-like turbo spin-echo sequence with the use of a driven equilibrium pulse.


CONCLUSIONS
Our 2D multislice turbo spin-echo sequence combined with a driven equilibrium pulse provides a bright signal of joint fluid with otherwise unchanged signal intensities as compared with a normal T1-weighted turbo spin-echo sequence at high spatial resolution and short scan times. Thus, it might represent a useful adjunct for routine joint examinations.
Woertler
Klaus
K
Department of Radiology, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, Münich, Germany D-81675. woertler@roe.med.tum.de
Rummeny
Ernst J
EJ
Settles
Marcus
M
D000328:Adult; D001175:Arthrography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male