Purpose: To develop a technique for dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of joint motion based on a combination of real-time TrueFISP (fast imaging with steady state precession) imaging with surface radiofrequency (RF) coils.
Materials and Methods:The metacarpal, elbow, tarsal, and knee joint of five volunteers and the knees of four patients were examined with a real-time TrueFISP sequence during movement of the joints.Results: All examined joints could be assessed under dynamic conditions with high image contrast and high temporal resolution.Conclusion: Dynamic MRI of joints with TrueFISP is feasible and can provide information supplemental to static joint examinations.
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