Quantitative Magnetic Resonance imaging of Cartilage Resurfacing Procedures

Recent advances in imaging technology have provided clinicians with multiple options for the evaluation of patients after cartilage resurfacing procedures. These methods, primarily performed with MRI, provide a non-invasive assessment of cartilage health. Novel imaging sequences can evaluate the structure of the collagen network and biochemical composition of the repair tissue, among other properties. Quantitative imaging, including T1ρ, T2 T2*, diffusion weighted imaging and sodium imaging, has the potential to replace second-look arthroscopy as the gold-standard for a longitudinal assessment after cartilage resurfacing.
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research