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Elastography: modality-specific approaches, clinical applications, and research horizons.

Yufei Li¹, Jess G Snedeker

¹Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital Balgrist, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland.

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This review explores elastography, a technique quantifying tissue deformation for disease diagnosis. It covers ultrasound and MRI methods, discussing current and future clinical applications for better patient care.

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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Biophysics
Radiology

Background:

Manual palpation has historically assessed tissue health.
Engineering advancements aim for quantitative, accessible clinical assessments.
Elastography quantifies tissue deformation from applied force, integrating into radiology.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce key elastography approaches for ultrasound and MRI.
Explain the fundamental physical principles of elastography.
Discuss current and potential clinical (musculoskeletal) applications.

Main Methods:

Review of established elastography techniques in ultrasound and MRI.
Explanation of the physics behind tissue deformation analysis.
Exploration of emerging research modalities like OCT and fibered confocal microscopy.

Main Results:

Elastography offers quantitative tissue assessment beyond manual palpation.
Commercial software exists but lacks transparency; this review provides guidance.
Emerging techniques show promise for future clinical integration.

Conclusions:

Elastography, particularly ultrasound and MRI-based, is crucial for modern diagnostics.
Understanding elastography principles enhances clinical application and interpretation.
Future research in novel imaging modalities will expand diagnostic capabilities.