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Diffusion MRI models like DTI, NODDI, and SMT offer insights into spinal cord microstructure. However, these models require adaptation and re-validation for accurate spinal cord analysis.

Keywords:
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  • Neuroimaging
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Multi-compartment diffusion MRI models are established for brain tissue analysis.
  • Spinal cord applications of these advanced diffusion MRI models are less explored.
  • Understanding spinal cord microstructure in vivo is crucial for neurological research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply and characterize diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI), and spherical mean technique (SMT) in the human cervical spinal cord.
  • To establish normative values for DTI, NODDI, and SMT indices in spinal cord white and gray matter.
  • To validate the sensitivity and specificity of these diffusion MRI models against histological data.

Main Methods:

  • Diffusion MRI data acquired from 21 healthy controls.
  • Application of DTI, NODDI, and SMT models to cervical spinal cord images.
  • Comparison of diffusion-derived indices with histological microstructural features.

Main Results:

  • Normative DTI, NODDI, and SMT values were provided for various spinal cord pathways and regions.
  • DTI indices showed sensitivity but lacked specificity to microstructural features.
  • NODDI and SMT models demonstrated sensitivity to some microstructural features but did not precisely capture modelled specifics.

Conclusions:

  • Current diffusion MRI microstructural models may require significant adaptation for accurate spinal cord application.
  • Re-envisioning and re-validating these models, considering spinal cord-specific biology and acquisition challenges, is necessary.
  • Future research should focus on tailoring diffusion modeling techniques for robust in vivo spinal cord analysis.