Paraspinal back muscles in asymptomatic volunteers: quantitative and qualitative analysis using computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Eun Kyung KhilJung Ah ChoiEunjin HwangSabrilhakim SidekIl Choi

Published in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2020)

MRI and CT can be reliably used for qualitative and quantitative analysis of paraspinal back muscles, regarding fat content. Fat fraction and HU showed highest reliabilities.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
computed tomography
dual energy
adipose tissue
diffusion weighted imaging
magnetic resonance
positron emission tomography
image quality
high resolution
systematic review
fatty acid