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Assessment of Bone Fracture Healing Using Micro-Computed Tomography
Published on: December 9, 2022
Fracture detection with multi echo fast field echo (mFFE) MRI as a radiation-free alternative to CT
C Künnapuu1, M G Ebbesen1, C Lund1
1Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark.
Introduction:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been suggested for radiation-free imaging of bone. The aim of this study is to develop and evaluate a new MRI bone sequence as an alternative to CT for imaging complex knee fractures in a clinical hospital setting.
Method:
We present an optimized MRI sequence Fracture Detection with multi-echo fast field echo (mFFE) MRI that produces CT-like images for detecting cortical and trabecular bone fractures without ionizing radiation. Development included validation using a bone phantom and a clinical patient case of knee fracture.
Results:
The mFFE sequence showed comparable fracture visualization to CT, with the added benefit of simultaneous soft tissue assessment. While MRI scan times are longer compared to CT, emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) acceleration may enhance clinical applicability.
Conclusion:
This method offers a promising radiation-free alternative for fracture imaging in musculoskeletal trauma for implementation for clinical practice.
Implications For Practice:
These findings offer valuable insights for standardisation on MRI bone imaging.
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