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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has elucidated brain mechanisms of pain.
  • Simultaneous brain and spinal cord imaging offers a comprehensive view of the central pain system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review studies using simultaneous brain and spinal cord imaging for pain processing.
  • To discuss MR-based acquisition techniques and their pros/cons.
  • To present software solutions for spinal fMRI data analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on simultaneous brain-spinal cord imaging in pain research.
  • Description of various magnetic resonance (MR)-related acquisition techniques.
  • Summary of data analysis strategies and software for spinal fMRI.

Main Results:

  • Simultaneous imaging enables examination of the entire central pain system.
  • Cortico-spinal interactions during pain processing can be investigated.
  • Challenges in data acquisition and analysis for spinal fMRI are highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Simultaneous brain and spinal cord imaging is a powerful tool for pain research.
  • Addressing technical challenges is crucial for advancing this field.
  • Specialized software is essential for effective spinal fMRI data analysis.