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Research Progress of ultra-high-field magnetic resonance imaging in musculoskeletal system
LIU Suwei  YUAN Huishu 

Cite this article as: LIU S W, YUAN H S. Research Progress of ultra-high-field magnetic resonance imaging in musculoskeletal system[J]. Chin J Magn Reson Imaging, 2024, 15(6): 224-228. DOI:10.12015/issn.1674-8034.2024.06.036.


[Abstract] Ultra-high-field MR (UHF-MR) has been a hot spot in clinical research for disease diagnosis and fine structure display. However, due to its inherent characteristics, the research of 7 T UHF-MR is mainly focused on the central nervous system and some musculoskeletal diseases. The advent of 5 T UHF-MR seems to bring new possibilities for ultra-high-field imaging of musculoskeletal and systemic systems. This paper focuses on reviewing the impact of the inherent physical properties of UHF-MR on the diagnosis of musculoskeletal system diseases, as well as the clinical research advancements of UHF-MR in musculoskeletal diseases. The aim is to enhance physicians' understanding of UHF-MR, broaden researchers' perspectives, further promote the development of novel contrast agents, the application of multimodal imaging techniques, and the integration of artificial intelligence-assisted diagnosis, thereby facilitating the clinical translation and application of UHF-MR in musculoskeletal system diseases.
[Keywords] ultra-high-field；magnetic resonance imaging；musculoskeletal system；cartilage；ligament

LIU Suwei   YUAN Huishu*  

Department of Radiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China

Corresponding author: YUAN H S, E-mail: huishuy@bjmu.edu.cn

Conflicts of interest   None.

Received  2024-03-14
Accepted  2024-06-03
DOI: 10.12015/issn.1674-8034.2024.06.036
Cite this article as: LIU S W, YUAN H S. Research Progress of ultra-high-field magnetic resonance imaging in musculoskeletal system[J]. Chin J Magn Reson Imaging, 2024, 15(6): 224-228. DOI:10.12015/issn.1674-8034.2024.06.036.

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