Multipositional MRI for kinematic studies of movable joints

Details Multipositional MRI for kinematic studies of movable joints Multipositional MRI for kinematic studies of movable joints

1995-06-06

1999-05-04

Smith, Ruth S.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

600422, 5601, 5621, 5624, A61B 5055

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058998594

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for kinematic studies of the movable joints of the body using magnetic resonance imaging. The apparatus controls the position of movable joints at a multiplicity of predetermined positions, enabling the controlled movement of the joints to each of the predetermined positions. It also includes a device which automatically sequences the movement of a movable joint to each position among the multiplicity of predetermined positions, and the acquisition of magnetic resonance imaging data at each of these positions. These features enhance the clinical utility of kinematic studies of movable joint functionality by magnetic resonance imaging.

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