title: Diffusion weighted imaging and neuropsychological correlates in adults with mild traumatic brain injury.
abstract: Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) is increasingly being used as a research tool in mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). This article reviews the concepts of diffusion tensor imaging, neuropsychological testing and results to date when applied to mTBI in adults. DTI is being used in conjunction with neuropsychological and electrophysiological measures to provide improved structural/functional correlations of mTBI. Future directions and applications of DTI in mTBI research are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Neurology Service/127, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608-1197, USA.
authors.forename: David B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: FitzGerald
authors.forename: Bruce A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Crosson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D006801:Humans; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests