Optimizing MRI of small joints and extremities

Thomas, M S, Greenwood, R, Nolan, C, Malcolm, P N and Toms, A P (2014) Optimizing MRI of small joints and extremities. Clinical Radiology, 69 (10). e414-e421. ISSN 0009-9260

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Abstract

Obtaining optimal images of small joints using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be technically challenging. The aim of this review is to outline the practical aspects of MRI of small joints, with reference to the underlying physical principles. Although the most important contribution to successful imaging of small joints comes from the magnet field strength and design of the receiver coil, there are a number of factors to balance including the signal-to-noise ratio, image resolution, and acquisition times. We discuss strategies to minimize artefacts from movement, inhomogeneity, chemical shift, and fat suppression. As with all MRI, each strategy comes at a price, but the benefits and costs of each approach can be fine-tuned to each combination of joint, receiver coil, and MRI machine.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Copyright © 2014 The Royal College of Radiologists. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	15 Sep 2014 12:30
Last Modified:	21 Oct 2022 00:08
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/50138
DOI:	10.1016/j.crad.2014.06.002

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