Fast low-angle dual spin-echo (FLADE): a new robust pulse sequence for structural imaging of trabecular bone

J Magland1, B Vasilic, F W Wehrli

  • 1Laboratory for Structural NMR Imaging, Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.

Summary

A new pulse sequence, FLADE (fast low-angle dual spin-echo), offers improved imaging of trabecular bone (TB) structure compared to FLASE. FLADE provides comparable SNR and robustness, enabling merged clinical data for better mechanical strength assessment.