Dynamic MR imaging of the temporomandibular joint using a balanced steady-state free precession sequence at 3T

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2013 Mar;34(3):E24-6. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A2734. Epub 2011 Oct 27.

Abstract

The aim of our project was to develop an MR imaging protocol for dynamic imaging of the TMJ. We imaged a total of 24 joints in 12 subjects. We developed an imaging protocol on a 3T system using the true FISP sequence that yielded an acceptable spatial and temporal resolution for dynamic MR imaging.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Algorithms*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods
  • Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Temporomandibular Joint / pathology*
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / pathology*