Observational studyEuropean radiology2020
MRI in acute muscle tears in athletes: can quantitative T2 and DTI predict return to play better than visual assessment?
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- Diffusion tensor imaging of hamstring muscles after acute strain injury and throughout recovery in collegiate athletes.Skeletal radiology · 2024Article
- A deep learning approach for fast muscle water T2 mapping with subject specific fat T2 calibration from multi-spin-echo acquisitions.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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- Accelerated IVIM-corrected DTI in acute hamstring injury: towards a clinically feasible acquisition time.European radiology experimental · 2024Article
- Advancements in sarcopenia diagnosis: from imaging techniques to non-radiation assessments.Frontiers in medical technology · 2024Review
- A 6-week randomized-controlled field study: effect of isokinetic eccentric resistance training on strength, flexibility and muscle structure of the shoulder external rotators in male junior handball players.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Article
- Advanced quantitative magnetic resonance imaging of lower extremity muscle microtrauma after marathon: a mini review.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Review
- Association of quantitative diffusion tensor imaging measures with time to return to sport and reinjury incidence following acute hamstring strain injury.Journal of biomechanics · 2024Article
- Managing Lower Limb Muscle Reinjuries in Athletes: From Risk Factors to Return-to-Play Strategies.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2023Review
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- Application of diffusion microstructure imaging in musculoskeletal radiology - translation from head to shoulders.European radiology · 2023Article
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objectivesTo assess the ability of quantitative T2, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and radiologist's scores to detect muscle changes following acute muscle tear in soccer and rugby players. To assess the ability of these parameters to predict return to play times.
methodsIn this prospective, longitudinal study, 13 male athletes (age 19 to 34 years; mean 25 years) underwent MRI within 1 week of suffering acute muscle tear. Imaging included measurements of T2 and DTI parameters. Images were also assessed using modified Peetrons and British athletics muscle injury classification (BAMIC) scores. Participants returned for a second scan within 1 week of being determined fit to return to play. MRI measurements were compared between visits. Pearson's correlation between visit 1 measurements and return to play times was assessed.
resultsThere were significant differences between visits in BAMIC scores (Z = - 2.088; p = 0.037), modified Peetrons (Z = - 2.530; p = 0.011) and quantitative MRI measurements; T2, 13.12 ms (95% CI, 4.82 ms, 21.42 ms; p = 0.01); mean diffusivity (0.22 (0.04, 0.39); p = 0.02) and fractional anisotropy (0.07 (0.01, 0.14); p = 0.03). BAMIC scores showed a significant correlation with return to play time (R
conclusionsT2 and DTI measurements in muscle can detect changes due to healing following muscle tear. Although BAMIC scores correlated well with return to play times, in this small study, quantitative MRI values did not, suggesting that T2 and DTI measurements are inferior predictors of return to play time compared with visual scoring. KEY POINTS: • Muscle changes following acute muscle tear can be measured using T2 and diffusion measurements on MRI. • Measurements of T2 and diffusion using MRI are not as good as a radiologist's visual report at predicting return to play time after acute muscle tear.
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