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View article: A large, paired dataset of robotic and handheld lumbar spine ultrasound with ground-truth CT benchmarking
A large, paired dataset of robotic and handheld lumbar spine ultrasound with ground-truth CT benchmarking Open
View article: COMPARISON OF GRAY SCALES ON DIFFERENT COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SCANNERS
COMPARISON OF GRAY SCALES ON DIFFERENT COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SCANNERS Open
Although cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is widely used in dentistry, its reliability in assessing bone quality is still questioned due to the non-standardization of gray values as in multislice computed tomography (MSCT). The aim of …
View article: Revisiting meniscal anatomical variants of the knee: a high-resolution 7-Tesla MRI study
Revisiting meniscal anatomical variants of the knee: a high-resolution 7-Tesla MRI study Open
Objectives To examine anatomical variants of meniscal root insertions among asymptomatic individuals using high-resolution 7-T MRI. Materials and methods This prospective study, approved by the local ethics committee, involved 57 knees fro…
View article: Update of a prediction model for postoperative shoulder stiffness after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Update of a prediction model for postoperative shoulder stiffness after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair Open
Background Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) is a common procedure, and postoperative shoulder stiffness (POSS) is one of its most frequent adverse events, potentially necessitating individualized therapy. Our objectives were to upda…
View article: Cross-sectional fat fraction analysis of the gluteus medius and minimus muscle in asymptomatic vs. symptomatic hips using 2-point Dixon MRI
Cross-sectional fat fraction analysis of the gluteus medius and minimus muscle in asymptomatic vs. symptomatic hips using 2-point Dixon MRI Open
View article: Pain relief after CT-guided pars injections in lumbar spondylolysis: analysis of MRI findings and CT-contrast distribution
Pain relief after CT-guided pars injections in lumbar spondylolysis: analysis of MRI findings and CT-contrast distribution Open
Objectives To analyze pain relief in spondylolysis patients with chronic lower back pain (CLBP) after CT-guided bilateral pars injections and investigate MRI findings and CT-contrast distribution as predictors of successful pain relief. Ma…
View article: Evaluation of deltoid muscle quality in reverse shoulder arthroplasty: correlation of MRI findings with postoperative function and strength
Evaluation of deltoid muscle quality in reverse shoulder arthroplasty: correlation of MRI findings with postoperative function and strength Open
Objectives To evaluate associations between MRI-derived deltoid muscle parameters (areal fatty infiltration [FI] and cross-sectional area [CSA]) and clinical outcomes one year after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA). Materials and…
View article: Gadolinium concentration dependent signal enhancement profiles using routine clinical sequences with gadopiclenol, gadoterate, gadobutrol, and gadoxetate at 1.5, 3 and 7 Tesla
Gadolinium concentration dependent signal enhancement profiles using routine clinical sequences with gadopiclenol, gadoterate, gadobutrol, and gadoxetate at 1.5, 3 and 7 Tesla Open
Our results confirm the maximum signal intensity in clinical T1w images to be shifted to lower gadolinium concentrations of gadopiclenol compared to standard GBCAs at all field strengths.
View article: Traumatic knee injuries and career drop-outs in adolescent competitive alpine skiers aged 15–19: a longitudinal 4-year follow-up study examining rates, biomechanical injury risk factors and potential reasons for quitting
Traumatic knee injuries and career drop-outs in adolescent competitive alpine skiers aged 15–19: a longitudinal 4-year follow-up study examining rates, biomechanical injury risk factors and potential reasons for quitting Open
Between 15 and 19 years of age, one-third of competitive alpine skiers suffer from traumatic knee injury and more than half of skiers end their sports careers. In female skiers, stiff landing strategies may be considered an important but m…
View article: Deep learning CAIPIRINHA-accelerated 3D MRI of the knee cartilage at 7 Tesla
Deep learning CAIPIRINHA-accelerated 3D MRI of the knee cartilage at 7 Tesla Open
The quality of DL-reconstructed 3D DESS images acquired at 7 T with four- and six-fold CAIPIRINHA-based acceleration was equivalent to that of 3D-DESS images acquired with four-fold GRAPPA-based acceleration. These findings suggest the fea…
View article: Medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasties: Radiographic findings associated with conversion to total knee arthroplasty – A Case control study
Medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasties: Radiographic findings associated with conversion to total knee arthroplasty – A Case control study Open
Features commonly present in patients needing a conversion from UKA to TKA were tibial osteolytic rim and osteolysis. Additionally, OA was more advanced in the conversion group at the lateral femorotibial compartment and patellofemoral com…
View article: Prevalence and origin of prominent nutrient channels of the ilium bone on MR-imaging
Prevalence and origin of prominent nutrient channels of the ilium bone on MR-imaging Open
View article: Diagnostic value of a coronal STIR sequence in conjoined lumbar nerve root detection: an MRI accuracy study
Diagnostic value of a coronal STIR sequence in conjoined lumbar nerve root detection: an MRI accuracy study Open
Objectives To assess diagnostic accuracy for conjoined lumbosacral nerve root (CLNR) detection on MRI when adding a coronal STIR sequence to the standard lumbar spine protocol. Materials and methods In this retrospective study, two radiolo…
View article: Severity of Bone Marrow Edema on MRI Predicts the Diagnostic Potential of Foot Joint Injections
Severity of Bone Marrow Edema on MRI Predicts the Diagnostic Potential of Foot Joint Injections Open
Background: Intraarticular steroid and local anesthetic injections are often performed for foot pain. Localizing the exact joint acting as a pain generator in foot pain is eminent for optimal and cost-effective treatment. Because of the co…
View article: Open-Source Anatomical Illustration for Digital Back Pain Documentation: Development and Evaluation (Preprint)
Open-Source Anatomical Illustration for Digital Back Pain Documentation: Development and Evaluation (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Accurate documentation of back pain is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment; however, conventional paper-based methods often lack precision and standardization, limiting their clinical utility. OBJECTIVE To develop…
View article: Ischiofemoral impingement in joint preserving hip surgery: prevalence and imaging predictors
Ischiofemoral impingement in joint preserving hip surgery: prevalence and imaging predictors Open
Objectives To determine the prevalence of ischiofemoral impingement (IFI) in young patients evaluated for joint-preserving hip surgery and investigate its associations with osseous deformities and intra-articular pathologies. Methods Retro…
View article: MRI evaluation of Pacinian corpuscle number and distribution in the forefoot in diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy
MRI evaluation of Pacinian corpuscle number and distribution in the forefoot in diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy Open
Objectives To evaluate Pacinian corpuscles (PC) in the forefoot of patients with type 2 diabetes-derived sensorimotor polyneuropathy (DSP) with MRI. Materials and methods This single-center study compared 20 DSP patients who underwent clin…
View article: 3D Muscle Volume and 3D Fat Fraction After Successful and Failed Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair at 5-Year Follow-up
3D Muscle Volume and 3D Fat Fraction After Successful and Failed Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair at 5-Year Follow-up Open
Background: The results of rotator cuff (RC) repair surgery can be influenced by the presence of muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration. Three-dimensional (3D) quantitative data regarding those degenerative muscle changes after successful o…
View article: Implementing tin-prefiltration in routine clinical CT scans of the lower extremity: impact on radiation dose
Implementing tin-prefiltration in routine clinical CT scans of the lower extremity: impact on radiation dose Open
Objectives Several studies have demonstrated the potential of tin-prefiltration to reduce radiation dose while maintaining diagnostic image quality for musculoskeletal imaging. Still, no study has reported data on the impact of tin-prefilt…
View article: CT imaging findings in symptomatic patients with and without revision surgery after reverse shoulder arthroplasty
CT imaging findings in symptomatic patients with and without revision surgery after reverse shoulder arthroplasty Open
Objectives To evaluate CT imaging findings in symptomatic patients with and without revision surgery (RS) after reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). Materials and methods In this retrospective study, two radiologists assessed CT imaging fi…
View article: Longitudinal Assessment of Intersegmental Abnormalities in the Lumbar Spine of Adolescent Competitive Alpine Skiers Over 48 Months
Longitudinal Assessment of Intersegmental Abnormalities in the Lumbar Spine of Adolescent Competitive Alpine Skiers Over 48 Months Open
Background: Overuse-related intersegmental abnormalities in the spine of competitive alpine skiers are common findings. However, longitudinal changes in intersegmental abnormalities and symptoms throughout adolescence have not been assesse…
View article: Intramuscular fatty infiltration and its correlation with muscle composition and function in hip osteoarthritis
Intramuscular fatty infiltration and its correlation with muscle composition and function in hip osteoarthritis Open
View article: Assessment of the available evidence for the use of <scp>7‐Tesla (T)</scp> magnetic resonance imaging (<scp>MRI)</scp> in neurological and musculoskeletal disorders, with comparison to <scp>3‐T</scp> and 1.<scp>5‐T MRI</scp>: A systematic scoping review
Assessment of the available evidence for the use of <span>7‐Tesla (T)</span> magnetic resonance imaging (<span>MRI)</span> in neurological and musculoskeletal disorders, with comparison to <span>3‐T</span> and 1.<span>5‐T MRI</span>: A systematic scoping review Open
Background Ultra‐high‐field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at a field strength of 7 Tesla (T) has marked a significant milestone in diagnostic imaging since it was approved for clinical use in 2017. Despite the potential to improve image…
View article: Assessment of calf muscle constitution in chronic Achilles tendon disease using Dixon-based MRI
Assessment of calf muscle constitution in chronic Achilles tendon disease using Dixon-based MRI Open
View article: Understanding preoperative health-related quality of life in rotator cuff tear patients: role of patients’ characteristics
Understanding preoperative health-related quality of life in rotator cuff tear patients: role of patients’ characteristics Open
Our results suggest that preoperative HRQoL is highly associated with sociodemographic and patient-related factors. Specifically addressing these factors may improve orthopedic care.
View article: Contrast-enhanced pseudo-CT of finger joints: Improved diagnostic confidence for detection of inflammatory erosions
Contrast-enhanced pseudo-CT of finger joints: Improved diagnostic confidence for detection of inflammatory erosions Open
Pseudo-CT combined with CE-MRI increases the confidence in detection of inflammatory erosions at the finger joints, with CE-pCT being superior to pCT.
View article: Reducing Metal Artifacts in Clinical Photon Counting Detector Computed Tomography—A Phantom Study of an Exemplary Total Hip Arthroplasty
Reducing Metal Artifacts in Clinical Photon Counting Detector Computed Tomography—A Phantom Study of an Exemplary Total Hip Arthroplasty Open
Objective To examine how different photon-counting detector (PCD) CT scanning and reconstruction methods affect the volume of metal artifacts and image quality for a hip prosthesis phantom. Methods A titanium and cobalt-chromium-molybdenum…
View article: Generalizable Single-Source Cross-modality Medical Image Segmentation via Invariant Causal Mechanisms
Generalizable Single-Source Cross-modality Medical Image Segmentation via Invariant Causal Mechanisms Open
Single-source domain generalization (SDG) aims to learn a model from a single source domain that can generalize well on unseen target domains. This is an important task in computer vision, particularly relevant to medical imaging where dom…
View article: Stimulated echo acquisition mode (STEAM) diffusion tensor imaging with different diffusion encoding times in the supraspinatus muscle: Test–retest reliability and comparison to spin echo diffusion tensor imaging
Stimulated echo acquisition mode (STEAM) diffusion tensor imaging with different diffusion encoding times in the supraspinatus muscle: Test–retest reliability and comparison to spin echo diffusion tensor imaging Open
Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) provides insight into the skeletal muscle microstructure and can be acquired using a stimulated echo acquisition mode (STEAM)‐based approach to quantify time‐dependent tissue diffusion. This study examined di…
View article: Natural History Of Quantitative Fatty Infiltration And 3D Muscle Volume After Nonoperative Treatment Of Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears
Natural History Of Quantitative Fatty Infiltration And 3D Muscle Volume After Nonoperative Treatment Of Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears Open