Open AccessProtocols in Sports Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Author(s) -
Garry E. Gold,
Brian A. Hargreaves,
Christopher F. Beaulieu
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
topics in magnetic resonance imaging
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.547
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1536-1004
pISSN - 0899-3459
DOI - 10.1097/00002142-200302000-00002
Subject(s) - magnetic resonance imaging , magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging , computer science , physics of magnetic resonance imaging , imaging technology , magnetic resonance microscopy , medicine , radiology , spin echo
Magnetic resonance imaging, with its multiplanar imaging capability and superior soft-tissue contrast, has become the preferred method for imaging sports-related injuries. Advances in gradient technology, receiver coils, and imaging software have allowed the imaging of the injured athlete to take place quickly and at high resolution. Understanding the tissues being imaged, the underlying anatomy, and the capabilities of today's scanners is crucial to the design of intelligent and efficient protocols.