MR arthrography of the shoulder: evaluation of isotropic 3D intermediate-weighted FSE and hybrid GRE T1-weighted sequences

Abstract

The accuracy of IW-3D and Hy-3D images was not significantly higher than the 2D sequences in evaluating RC and labral lesions.

Diagnosis of long head of the biceps tendon pathology: current concepts

“…The concluded 3D MRA imaging is as effective as 2D MRA imaging in detecting labral and SLAP pathology but with shorter imaging times. Both Foti et al 6 and Choo et al 7 have come to similar conclusions regarding 3D MRA. While 3D MRA has not been shown to be superior to 2D MRA in detection of labral and SLAP pathology, it may improve imaging time.…”

Comparison between 3D isotropic and 2D conventional MR arthrography for diagnosing rotator cuff tear and labral lesions: A meta‐analysis

“…The study characteristics are summarized in Table . The study design was prospective in three studies from two articles and retrospective in eight studies from eight articles . All studies were single‐centered and performed consecutive patient recruitment.…”

“…All studies were single‐centered and performed consecutive patient recruitment. Ten studies from nine articles used arthroscopic/surgical findings as the reference standard, whereas one used either arthroscopic or clinical follow‐up as the reference standard.…”

“…The MR arthrography characteristics are summarized in Table . Two studies from two articles used a 1.5T magnet, and nine studies from eight articles used a 3.0T magnet. Five studies used 3D‐TSE isotropic imaging and six used 3D‐GRE isotropic imaging.…”

“…Two studies from two articles used a 1.5T magnet, and nine studies from eight articles used a 3.0T magnet. Five studies used 3D‐TSE isotropic imaging and six used 3D‐GRE isotropic imaging. Regarding the image analyzed in the first session, eight studies from eight articles evaluated specific images, either 2D or 3D, whereas three studies from two articles evaluated images in a random order.…”