Evaluation of the degenerative lumbar osseous morphology using zero echo time magnetic resonance imaging (ZTE-MRI).

Bowen HouChanyuan LiuYitong LiYan XiongJingyi WangPeisen ZhangJianyi LiuWeiyin Vivian LiuXiaoming Li

Published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2022)

ZTE-MRI could offer more cortical bone details than conventional MRI images and might be a valid alternative to CT for lumbar osseous morphology assessment to some extent.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
diffusion weighted
diffusion weighted imaging
computed tomography
magnetic resonance
minimally invasive
dual energy
deep learning
bone mineral density
optical coherence tomography
bone loss
soft tissue