Download or read book Image Registration and Statistical Analysis for Quantiative in Vivo Spin lock Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Intervertebral Disc Response to Compression written by Joey Ann Kimdon and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Non invasive Quantitative Approach Using MRI for Assessing the Spinal Intervertebral Disc Response to Prolonged Load Exposure written by David Allen Reiter and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lumbar Spinal Imaging in Radicular Pain and Related Conditions written by J.T. Wilmink and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-02-08 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A general consensus exists,that lumbosacral nerve root compression is the primary cause of sciatica and neurogenic claudication, although humoral and vascular factors certainly play a role as well. This book focuses on imaging the various ways in which nerve root compression can come about, and determining which anatomic features are reliably associated with the production of radicular pain. After a discussion of the nature of radicular pain and related symptoms, spinal imaging techniques and options are reviewed, with emphasis on the role of MR myelography in assessing the intradural nerve roots. A chapter on normal topographic, sectional, and functional radiologic anatomy is followed by presentations on pathologic anatomy, addressing mechanisms of nerve root compression, and on pre- and postoperative imaging. Features relevant to prediction of the natural history are discussed, and a section is devoted to the performance and reporting of a spinal imaging study.
Download or read book The Intervertebral Disc written by Irving M. Shapiro and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-09-02 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The intervertebral disc is a complex structure that separates opposing vertebrae, permits a wide range of motion, and accommodates high biomechanical forces. Disc degeneration leads to a loss of function and is often associated with excruciating pain. Written by leading scientists and clinicians, the first part of the book provides a review of the basic biology of the disc in health and disease. The second part considers strategies to mitigate the effects of disc degeneration and discusses the possibility of engineering replacement tissues. The final section is devoted to approaches to model normal development and elucidate the pathogenesis of degenerative disc disease using animal, organ and cell culture techniques. The book bridges the gap between the basic and clinical sciences; the target audience includes basic scientists, orthopaedists and neurologists, while at the same time appealing to the needs of graduate students, medical students, interns and fellows.
Download or read book Investigation of the Relationship Between Magnetic Resonance Imaging Parameters and Mechanical Loading of the Intervertebral Disc written by Jie Zhou and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Low back disorder (LBD) is a major socioeconomic problem, and the intervertebral disc (IVD) is one of the leading sources of LBD. The health and functions of the IVD are determined by the inherent biomechanical properties and their interaction with both the magnitude and time-distribution of mechanical loading. Understanding such properties and interaction is important for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of LBD. However, the effects of mechanical loading on the IVD is difficult to be detected in-vivo by conventional methods. Recent advances in quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques have the potential for early evaluation of the loading induced biomechanical property changes in the IVD. This potential is of particular interest to occupational ergonomists and injury biomechanists, as quantitative MRI parameters may show changes in IVD properties demonstrating detrimental (or beneficial) work or activities that cannot be evaluated using conventional methods. Therefore, the current study conducted an in vitro detailed investigation on the changes in T1[rho], T2 relaxation times and ADC in the nucleus pulposus (NP) of the IVD, which may occur due to various occupationally-relevant mechanical loading scenarios. To fulfil this objective, motion segments were harvested from porcine cervical spines to serve as experimental specimens. Also, an MRI imaging protocol of the T1[subscript rho] relaxation time was first developed, then verified using agarose of different concentration. In addition, a closed-loop computer-controlled load-displacement apparatus was designed and built, such that the mechanical loading can be calibrated and then applied in the MRI scanner with the non-magnetic components placed in the bore. According to the result, T1[subscript rho] and T2 relaxation times are sensitive to 60 minutes sustained compressive loading (corresponding to 1500 N compression on human lumbar IVD), which is common for manual material handling (MMH) tasks in an occupational setting and may potentially cause transient degenerative changes to the IVD. Such result indicates that quantitative MRI technique can be an innovative diagnosis method to detect the early degenerative changes of the IVD. Furthermore, receiving tensile loading (corresponding to 300 N traction on human lumbar IVD, simulated using an inversion table) for 15 minutes can partially reverse the transient biomechanical changes induced by the previously experienced compressive loading. And the mitigation effect of tensile loading is superior to decompression (corresponding to 500 N compression on human lumbar IVD, simulating erect standing). This result confirms the potential of tensile loading (using an inversion table) to be an occupational intervention in the work break. After comparing the relative performance of T1[subscript rho], T2 relaxation times and ADC, it is suggested that T1[subscript rho] relaxation time is the most desired MRI parameter in detecting the effects of mechanical loading on the IVD.
Download or read book MR Imaging of the Lumbar Spine written by Juergen Kraemer and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two-thirds of degenerative diseases of the vertebral column involve the lumbar spine. Magnetic resonance imaging plays a pivotal role in diagnosis and treatment. With more than 450 illustrations and 78 case studies illustrating various constellations of findings, this book provides a wealth of illustrations that guide the reader through the MR imaging of lumbar disk herniations and spinal stenosis: Impressive series of MR images illustrate both common and unusual findings, helping to enhance conceptual understanding and sharpen diagnostic perception. Clinical findings and progression are covered in addition to MRI findings, helping the reader to appreciate the correlations between clinical and imaging findings. The role of diagnostic imaging is addressed for specific disorders, helping to foster the more discriminating use of imaging procedures in the lumbar spine.The book concludes with a chapter on the current technique of performing CT-guided injections at the lumbar level.
Download or read book Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Spine written by Michael T. Modic and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Spine combines hard case material with practical techniques from the experts to bring you a comprehensive resource with the vast changes occurring in spinal MRI. From the first chapter to the last, this exceptional reference contains the most practical, most current information you need to enhance your diagnostic skills.
Download or read book Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Lumbar Spine written by Norbert Boos (Chirurg.) and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Characterization of the Human Intervertebral Disc with Magnetic Resonance Imaging written by Elaine Jannine Chiu and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Magnetic Resonance Imaging for In Vivo Assessment of Intervertebral Disc Hydration in Animal Models of Spinal Degenerative Disease written by Matthew A. Budzinski and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Image Analysis for the Diagnosis of MR Images of the Lumbar Spine written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Biology of the Intervertebral Disc written by Peter Ghosh and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In Vivo Techniques for Distraction and Magnetic Resonance Imaging of a Caudal Intervertebral Disc in a Rat tail Model written by Joshua James Booren and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Intervertebral Disc Structure and Mechanical Function Under Physiological Loading Quantified Non invasively Utilizing MRI and Image Registration written by Jonathon Henry Yoder and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Quantitative Analysis of Diffusion weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Spine written by Andreas Biffar and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Intervertebral Disc written by Liisa Kerttula and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
