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ArticleSkeletal radiology2017

Magnetic resonance cinematography of the fingers: a 3.0 Tesla feasibility study with comparison of incremental and continuous dynamic protocols.

Thomas Bayer, Werner Adler, Rolf Janka, Michael Uder, Frank Roemer

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Article in Skeletal radiology, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Thomas BayerDepartment of Radiology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Maximiliansplatz 1, 91054, Erlangen, Germany. thomas.bayer@uk-erlangen.de.
Werner AdlerIMBE, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
Rolf JankaDepartment of Radiology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Maximiliansplatz 1, 91054, Erlangen, Germany.
Michael UderDepartment of Radiology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Maximiliansplatz 1, 91054, Erlangen, Germany.
Frank RoemerDepartment of Radiology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Maximiliansplatz 1, 91054, Erlangen, Germany.
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo study the feasibility of magnetic resonance cinematography of the fingers (MRCF) with comparison of image quality of different protocols for depicting the finger anatomy during motion. MATERIALS AND

methodsMRCF was performed during a full flexion and extension movement in 14 healthy volunteers using a finger-gating device. Three real-time sequences (frame rates 17-59 images/min) and one proton density (PD) sequence (3 images/min) were acquired during incremental and continuous motion. Analyses were performed independently by three readers. Qualitative image analysis included Likert-scale grading from 0 (useless) to 5 (excellent) and specific visual analog scale (VAS) grading from 0 (insufficient) to 100 (excellent). Signal-to-noise calculation was performed. Overall percentage agreement and mean absolute disagreement were calculated.

resultsWithin the real-time sequences a high frame-rate true fast imaging with steady-state free precession (TRUFI) yielded the best image quality with Likert and overall VAS scores of 3.0 ± 0.2 and 60.4 ± 25.3, respectively. The best sequence regarding image quality was an incremental PD with mean values of 4.8 ± 0.2 and 91.2 ± 9.4, respectively. Overall percentage agreement and mean absolute disagreement were 47.9 and 0.7, respectively. No statistically significant SNR differences were found between continuous and incremental motion for the real-time protocols.

conclusionMRCF is feasible with appropriate image quality during continuous motion using a finger-gating device. Almost perfect image quality is achievable with incremental PD imaging, which represents a compromise for MRCF with the drawback of prolonged scanning time.

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AdultFeasibility StudiesFemaleFingersHealthy VolunteersHumansMagnetic Resonance Imaging, CineMaleSignal-To-Noise RatioCinematographyFingerMRIPulley ruptureVolar plate

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