Temporal Resolution of The Knee Articular Cartilage by T2 Mapping Technique on High Tesla MRI Compared with Conventional MRI Sequences | ||
| Benha Journal of Applied Sciences | ||
| Article 4, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2024, Pages 29-35 PDF (776.14 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Research Papers | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/bjas.2024.295287.1436 | ||
| Author | ||
| Nawres Abbas Majeed* | ||
| Faculty of Medicine, Benha University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Introduction: The introduction outlines the significance of early diagnosis of osteoarthritis and the limitations of conventional MRI in detecting early-stage cartilage abnormalities. It introduces T2 mapping as a promising technique for early detection and monitoring of cartilage changes. Aim of the work: The study aims to evaluate the temporal resolution of knee articular cartilage using T2 mapping on high Tesla MRI compared to traditional MRI sequences. Subjects and methods: Twenty patients undergoing 1.5 Tesla MRI of the knee were included in the study. The MRI protocol included standard sequences and T2 mapping. Demographic data, clinical complaints, and MRI findings were analyzed. Results: Demographic and clinical data showed no significant differences between the osteoarthritis and control groups. T2 mapping demonstrated potential in identifying cartilage abnormalities and correlating with age and cartilage thickness. Discussion: The discussion highlights the importance of accurate knee cartilage evaluation and introduces T2 mapping as a promising method. The study findings support the superiority of T2 mapping over traditional MRI sequences. Conclusions: The study concludes that T2 mapping offers superior temporal resolution of knee articular cartilage compared to traditional MRI sequences. It suggests T2 mapping as a quantitative indicator of osteoarthritis severity and advocates for its clinical use in evaluation and treatment monitoring. Limitations and Recommendations: Limitations include the small sample size and lack of histopathological testing. Recommendations include larger-scale studies, long-term follow-ups, and correlation with histological data to further validate T2 mapping. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Knee articular cartilage; Osteoarthritis; T2 mapping; High Tesla MRI | ||
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