T1 ρ and T2 mapping for the determination of articular cartilage denaturalization with osteonecrosis of the femoral head: A prospective controlled trial

ConclusionBoth T1ρ and T2 mapping performed well in diagnosing the cartilage denaturalization in ARCO stage I ‐III ONFH patients. T1ρ mapping had a higher diagnostic sensitivity and specificity than T2 mapping.Level of Evidence: 2Technical Efficacy: Stage 2J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018.

Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - November 21, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Xiaorui Han, Guoju Hong, Leilei Chen, Man Zhao, Yuan Guo, Ling Xu, Mei Wu, Xiaoming Leng, Ping Sun Tags: Original Research Source Type: research