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ArticleCureus2025

CT-Like MRI for Assessing Shoulder Bone and Ligament Injuries.

Dai Tajima, Shinji Yamamoto, Masashi Imao, Hiromi Watanabe

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Dai TajimaDepartment of Radiological Technology, Japan Community Health Care Organization (JCHO) Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, JPN.
Shinji YamamotoDepartment of Radiological Technology, Japan Community Health Care Organization (JCHO) Tokyo Yamate Medical Center, Tokyo, JPN.
Masashi ImaoDepartment of Radiological Technology, Gunma Paz University, Takasaki, JPN.
Hiromi WatanabeDepartment of Radiology, Japan Community Health Care Organization (JCHO) Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, JPN.

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Abstract

Introduction This study investigates the use of "CT-like imaging" derived from a 3D multi-echo gradient-recalled echo (GRE) MRI sequence to assess the morphology of bones and ligaments in the shoulder joint. Methods CT-like images were produced using a 3D multi-echo GRE sequence with optimized imaging parameters, including a 5° flip angle and the combination of two echo acquisitions. A monopolar readout gradient was employed to minimize ligament blurring, and subtraction processing was applied to enhance the visualization of both bone and ligament structures. Results In a clinical case of anterior shoulder dislocation, the CT-like images successfully revealed bone injuries with clarity comparable to that of conventional CT. In addition, this MRI-based technique provided superior visualization of ligament structures. Conclusions This radiation-free imaging approach offers particular advantages for radiosensitive patients. However, further validation in multicenter studies across various age groups is necessary to establish its broader clinical utility.

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bone morphologyct-like imagingligament evaluationmrishoulder joint

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PMCPMC12163301

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