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[MRI and articular cartilage]

J L Drapé1, E Pessis, L Sarazin

  • 1Service de Radiologie B, Hôpital Cochin, Paris.

Journal De Radiologie
|October 3, 1998
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers a noninvasive method for evaluating articular cartilage, though optimal imaging techniques for cartilage lesions are still under investigation. Advanced MRI sequences show promise for detailed cartilage assessment, potentially replacing arthroCT.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology and Imaging Science
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Plain films are standard for degenerative chondral lesions, but articular cartilage evaluation requires advanced imaging.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive, promising alternative to arthroCT for cartilage assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and discuss various MRI modalities for articular cartilage imaging.
  • To highlight the importance of thin slices, understanding normal cartilage features, and artifact recognition.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of MRI sequences including Fast Spin Echo (FSE) and Gradient Echo (GE) with fat-suppression.
  • Emphasis on thin slices (<3 mm, ideally 1 mm with 3D GE) for small cartilage structures.
  • Consideration of artifacts (e.g., partial volume, chemical shift, magnetic susceptibility) and their impact.

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Main Results:

  • Fast SE images offer a balance of contrast and signal-to-noise ratio.
  • T2-weighted images benefit from joint effusion for an arthrographic effect.
  • 3D GE images provide high accuracy with 1-mm slices; fat-suppression enhances cartilage contrast.

Conclusions:

  • MRI, particularly advanced sequences like 3D GE with fat-suppression, is a valuable tool for articular cartilage evaluation.
  • Further clinical research is needed for quantitative measurements of cartilage thickness and volume.