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  • 1Neuroimaging Research Unit, Department of Neurology, Scientific Institute and University Ospedale San Raffaele, via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy.

Journal of Neuroimaging : Official Journal of the American Society of Neuroimaging
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Spinal cord magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in multiple sclerosis (MS) is crucial for understanding disease progression. Advanced MRI techniques offer new insights into MS spinal cord damage, improving correlations with clinical disability.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroimaging
  • Neurology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research has advanced significantly due to improved magnetic resonance (MR) technology for brain assessment.
  • Current brain MR imaging metrics show suboptimal correlation with clinical disability in MS patients.
  • The spinal cord, a clinically significant structure, has been understudied in MS due to technical imaging challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application of conventional and modern MR techniques for evaluating spinal cord damage in MS.
  • To highlight the importance of spinal cord assessment for improving the correlation between MRI metrics and clinical disability in MS.

Main Methods:

  • Review of conventional MR imaging techniques applied to the spinal cord in MS.
  • Summary of novel MR-based strategies for in vivo assessment of spinal cord pathology in MS.

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  • Analysis of studies correlating spinal cord MR metrics with clinical disability.

    • Main Results:

    • Recent advancements in MR technology have enabled more extensive study of the spinal cord in MS.
    • Objective estimation of spinal cord damage using MRI shows potential to strengthen the link between imaging findings and clinical symptoms.
    • Various MR techniques provide valuable data on the presence and extent of spinal cord lesions in MS.

    Conclusions:

    • Spinal cord evaluation using MRI is essential for a comprehensive understanding of MS.
    • Advanced MR techniques for spinal cord imaging are critical for improving diagnostic accuracy and monitoring disease progression in MS.
    • Integrating spinal cord MRI findings with brain imaging and clinical data may enhance the management of MS.