Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Articular Cartilage within the Knee

Erin C. Argentieri; Alissa J. Burge; Hollis G. Potter

doi:10.1055/s-0037-1620233

The Journal of Knee Surgery, Inhaltsverzeichnis

J Knee Surg 2018; 31(02): 155-165
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1620233

Special Focus Section

Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Articular Cartilage within the Knee

Authors

Erin C. Argentieri

¹Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
Alissa J. Burge

¹Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
Hollis G. Potter

¹Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides an effective and noninvasive means by which to evaluate articular cartilage within the knee. Existing techniques can be utilized to detect and monitor longitudinal changes in cartilage status due to injury or progression of degenerative disease. Quantitative MRI (qMRI) techniques can provide a metric by which to evaluate the efficacy of cartilage repair techniques and offer insight into the composition of cartilage and cartilage repair tissue. In this review, we provide background on MR signal generation and decay, the utility of morphologic MRI assessment, and qMRI techniques for the biochemical assessment of cartilage (dGEMRIC, T2, T2*, T1ρ, sodium, gagCEST). Finally, the description and utility of these qMRI techniques for the evaluation of cartilage repair are discussed.

Keywords

knee articular cartilage imaging - quantitative MRI - T1rho, T2, and T2* mapping - cartilage morphology and biostructure

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