title: Radiofrequency coils for musculoskeletal magnetic resonance imaging.
abstract: Dedicated and specialized radiofrequency coils are critical for high quality musculoskeletal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Dedicated coils improve the signal to noise ratio, allowing for faster or higher resolution examinations. Transmit-receive coils can reduce heating at high field strength. Finally, novel radiofrequency coils can be used for assessment of tissue biochemistry, as seen with sodium MRI.
authors: Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
authors: Kambiz A
authors: KA
authors: Asher
authors: Neal K
authors: NK
authors: Bangerter
authors: Ronald D
authors: RD
authors: Watkins
authors: Garry E
authors: GE
authors: Gold
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007596:Joints / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000378:metabolism*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008280:Magnetics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D057054:Molecular Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D011846:Radio Waves; D012964:Sodium / Q000493:pharmacokinetics
chemical_list: D012964:Sodium