Abstract:BackgroundDecrease of proteoglycan is the initiating stage of post-inflammatory tissue degradation. Sodium MRI is promising great potential for identification and monitoring of proteoglycan changes in tendons and cartilage associated with inflammatory and degenerative musculoskeletal diseases, where the Achilles tendon is frequently affected.ObjectivesProof-of-concept study to examine the usage of sodium MRI in quantifying sodium concentrations in the Achilles tendon in healthy volunteers.MethodsSodium (23Na) … Show more
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