Deep Learning Convolutional Neural Network Reconstruction and Radial k-Space Acquisition MR Technique for Enhanced Detection of Retropatellar Cartilage Lesions of the Knee Joint.

In MR imaging of the knee, DL-CNN sequences showed significantly higher image quality and diagnostic confidence compared to standard PROPELLER sequences, while reducing acquisition time substantially. Both sequences perform comparably in the detection of knee-joint pathologies, while DL-CNN sequences are superior for evaluation of retropatellar cartilage lesions.