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ArticleDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Measurement of Scapholunate Joint Space Width on Real-Time MRI-A Feasibility Study.

Jonathan Ehmig, Kijanosh Lehmann, Günther Engel, Fabian Kück, Joachim Lotz, Sebastian Aeffner, Ali Seif Amir Hosseini, Arndt F Schilling, Babak Panahi

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Jonathan EhmigInstitute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Göttingen, 37075 Göttingen, Germany.
Kijanosh LehmannInstitute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Göttingen, 37075 Göttingen, Germany.
Günther EngelInstitute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Göttingen, 37075 Göttingen, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-0465-3618
Fabian KückDepartment of Medical Statistics, University Medical Center Göttingen, 37073 Göttingen, Germany.
Joachim LotzInstitute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Göttingen, 37075 Göttingen, Germany.
Sebastian AeffnerInstitute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Göttingen, 37075 Göttingen, Germany.
Ali Seif Amir HosseiniInstitute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Göttingen, 37075 Göttingen, Germany.
Arndt F SchillingClinic of Trauma, Orthopedics and Reconstructive Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, 37075 Göttingen, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-7022-1069
Babak PanahiInstitute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Göttingen, 37075 Göttingen, Germany.ORCID 0009-0003-5036-6676

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Abstract

introductionThe scapholunate interosseous ligament is pivotal for wrist stability, and its impairment can result in instability and joint degeneration. This study explores the application of real-time MRI for dynamic assessment of the scapholunate joint during wrist motion with the objective of determining its diagnostic value in efficacy in contrast to static imaging modalities. MATERIALS AND

methodsTen healthy participants underwent real-time MRI scans during wrist ab/adduction and fist-clenching maneuvers. Measurements were obtained at proximal, medial, and distal landmarks on both dynamic and static images with statistical analyses conducted to evaluate the reliability of measurements at each landmark and the concordance between dynamic measurements and established static images. Additionally, inter- and intraobserver variabilities were evaluated.

resultsMeasurements of the medial landmarks demonstrated the closest agreement with static images and exhibited the least scatter. Distal landmark measurements showed a similar level of agreement but with increased scatter. Proximal landmark measurements displayed substantial deviation, which was accompanied by an even greater degree of scatter. Although no significant differences were observed between the ab/adduction and fist-clenching maneuvers, both inter- and intraobserver variabilities were significant across all measurements.

conclusionsThis study highlights the potential of real-time MRI in the dynamic assessment of the scapholunate joint particularly at the medial landmark. Despite promising results, challenges such as measurement variability need to be addressed. Standardization and integration with advanced image processing methods could significantly enhance the accuracy and reliability of real-time MRI, paving the way for its clinical implementation in dynamic wrist imaging studies.

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carpal instabilitydynamic imagingFLASHreal time MRIscapholunate joint

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