Title: MR Imaging and the Reconstruction of Cartilage of Knee Joint in Normal Subjects
Abstract: Objective To study the MR imaging and 3 D reconstruction of articular cartilage of normal human knee, and to provide clinicians with anatomical basis in diagnosing and treating the articular cartilage diseases.Materials and Methods MR scanning of knee joints was performed in 20 normal volunteers with a 1.0T superconductive MR unit (Philips NT), using cartilage series scan. 3 D reconstruction of the articular cartilage was made.Results The structure of articular cartilage was clearly displayed on MR images using cartilage series scan and reconstruct technology. On SE sequence images, normal articular cartilage showed three laminae, while a maximum of four laminae could be demonstrated on SPIR/FFE/T 1WI images. On the reconstructed images, the cartilage showed stereoscopic effects and pretty good spatial resolution.Conclusion MR imaging and 3 D reconstruction of articular cartilage can well display the structure of cartilage. It is very helpful in diagnosing and treating the articular diseases.
Publication Year: 2000
Publication Date: 2000-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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