spine — Clinical MRI

Initial Clinical Experience with an Iterative Denoising Algorithm Applied to Reduced-data 2D Turbo Spin Echo Acquisitions

July 30, 2021 by Johan Dehem M.D.

Image quality in standard 2D MRI sequences, accelerated in simulation beyond the threshold of standard acceptable noise levels, can be substantially improved by applying an iterative denoising algorithm using supplementary information about the image noise level. [...]

Filed Under: Clinical Imaging, Software & Hardware Updates
Tagged With: CLINICAL IMAGING, CLINICAL UPDATES, musculoskeletal system, pelvis, spine, Whole Body

Introducing 3T MR Imaging with the new MAGNETOM Lumina

November 27, 2019 by Corentin Mauris

The MAGNETOM Lumina is a new 3T Open Bore system, incorporating artificial intelligence, matrix coils that automatically adjust to patient biovariability and parallel imaging/simultaneous multi-slice/compressed sensing technologies. [...]

Filed Under: Clinical Imaging, Software & Hardware Updates, whole body
Tagged With: brain, breast, liver, musculoskeletal system, pelvis, prostate, spine

MR imaging of the cervical spinal cord at 7T: a multiparametric portfolio

March 5, 2018 by Aurelien Massire, Ph.D.

This paper reviews four recently published studies where RESOLVE was shown to be clinically effective in the diffusion-weighted imaging of sinonasal and optic pathologies. It also demonstrates the clinical value that RESOLVE brings to the detection and characterization of the diseases in these regions. [...]

Filed Under: Anatomic Regions, bones, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, New Technologies & Advances, spine
Tagged With: spinal cord, spine

syngo MR XA10 – Your New Work Environment for More Comfortable Scanning and Intuitive Image Processing

March 8, 2017 by Alexander Aulesjord

In this article we share some of our experiences over the last few years with MR upgrades. [...]

Filed Under: Anatomic Regions, brain, Clinical Imaging, Software & Hardware Updates
Tagged With: abdomen, bones, brain, heart, spine

Case Series: Utilization of the Pediatric 16 Coil for 1.5T and 3T Systems

March 8, 2017 by Miriam R. Keil, Ph.D.

In this article we share some of our experiences over the last few years with MR upgrades. [...]

Filed Under: Clinical Imaging, diffusion-weighted imaging, fat saturation, soft tissues, Software & Hardware Updates
Tagged With: abdomen, bones, brain, heart, spine

Case Series: Utilization of the Pediatric 16 Coil for 1.5T and 3T Systems

February 3, 2017 by Bac Nguyen, RT

In this article we share some of our experiences over the last few years with MR upgrades. [...]

Filed Under: abdomen, Anatomic Regions, bones, brain, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Updates, heart, Software & Hardware Updates, spine
Tagged With: abdomen, bones, brain, heart, spine

Eosinophilic granuloma

November 14, 2013 by Tao Ai MD, PhD

Clinical History: 12 year old boy with back pain limiting activities of daily living Diagnosis: Thoracic vertebral eosinophilic granuloma MR Technique: Thoracic spine imaging was performed on a 3T MR system (Skyra, Siemens). (A) Sagittal T1-weighted TSE (TR/TE 650/8.1ms) and (B) T2-weighted TSE (TR/TE 2000/97ms) images were acquired. Contrast-enhanced sagittal T1-weighted (C) and coronal T1-weighted […] [...]

Filed Under: Anatomic Regions, Cases, Clinical Imaging, Meet The Experts, spine, thoracic, Xiaoming Li
Tagged With: 3T, CE-MRI, musculoskeletal system, spine, thoracic spine

Standardized Quality and Process Efficiency with High-Throughput MR Exams

January 30, 2015 by Val M. Runge, MD

Standardized Quality and Process Efficiency with High-Throughput MR Exams. MR 2015 Garmisch (Germany), 16th International MRI Symposium. January 30, 2015. [...]

Filed Under: brain, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates, spine, Val M. Runge
Tagged With: brain, spine

RESOLVE: A Powerful Tool for Imaging the Pediatric Spine

May 5, 2014 by Laura L. Hayes

The term WARP summarizes methods to minimize the impact of metal implants on MR image quality. This article introduces different techniques such as high bandwidth, VAT and SEMAC. [...]

Filed Under: Clinical Imaging, Software & Hardware Updates, spine
Tagged With: diffusion, metal artifact, spine

Advantages of MSK Imaging at 3 Tesla with special focus on Spine and Tumor Imaging.

July 6, 2013 by M. A. Weber

The clinical advantages of upgrading to higher field strength (3T) magnets, improving coil technology, and using larger bore-sizes are proving to be significant. Through 10 case studies, it is suggested that the use of 3T open bore system with TrueForm technology can improve the diagnostic potential, as well as widen the indications, of MRI. The cases illustrate advantages of musculoskeletal imaging with a special focus on spine and tumor imaging. [...]

Filed Under: bones, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Updates, Software & Hardware Updates, spine
Tagged With: Metastatic Disease, musculoskeletal system, Primary Neoplasm, spine

OPLL (Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament)

July 6, 2013 by Dr Lee Nakamura, MD

A 57 year old male with numbness of the hands. [...]

Filed Under: Cases, Clinical Imaging, Meet The Experts, spine, Val M. Runge
Tagged With: cervical spine, Degenerative Disease, spine

Sacral spinal dysraphism with a meningocele.

July 6, 2013 by J. Ryan Mikus, MD, MS

A 40 year old female with history of spina bifida. [...]

Filed Under: Cases, Clinical Imaging, lumbar, Meet The Experts, spine, Val M. Runge
Tagged With: congenital disease, lumbar spine, spine

Plasmacytoma (biopsy proven)

July 6, 2013 by Miguel Trelles, MD

64 year old man with past medical history of HTN with complaint of abdominal pain and migratory rib, sternal and back pain for 1 year. [...]

Filed Under: Cases, Clinical Imaging, Meet The Experts, spine, thoracic, Val M. Runge
Tagged With: Primary Neoplasm, spine, thoracic spine

Thoracic dural AV fistula

July 6, 2013 by Nirav A. Patel, MD, MBA

58 yr old woman presented with back pain. An MRI of the thoracic and lumbar spine was obtained. [...]

Filed Under: Cases, Clinical Imaging, Meet The Experts, spine, thoracic, Val M. Runge
Tagged With: spine, thoracic spine, Vascular Malformation

syngo BLADE Motion Correction from Head to Toe

July 5, 2013 by MRI

BLADE measures and corrects in-plane motion through periodically rotated overlapping parallel lines with enhanced reconstruction. syngo BLADE acquires multiple low resolution data sets and combines them to make one motion free, high quality image. This provides clear images in all slice orientations and body regions such as the head, spine, liver or knee. [...]

Filed Under: Clinical Imaging, Software & Hardware Updates, whole body
Tagged With: brain, knee, liver, motion, spine

Clinical Neurological Imaging on an Open Bore MRI System (MAGNETOM Espree)

July 5, 2013 by Tammie L.S. Benzinger, MD., Ph.D.

An open bore MRI has the practical advantage of accommodating large or claustrophobic patients. Unfortunately, until the advent of the 1.5T MAGNETOM Espree, “open” was often synonymous with inferior image quality. However, in addition to the large 70 centimeter bore, the Espree system offers advanced coil combinations using the Total imaging matrix (Tim) and isocenter imaging technology. Together, these features allow for performance of advanced neuroimaging protocols in new clinical populations. [...]

Filed Under: brain, Clinical Imaging, Software & Hardware Updates, spine
Tagged With: BLADE, brain, DTI, spectroscopy, spine, susceptibility