Approaches to standardising the magnetic resonance image analysis of equine tendon lesions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has gained increasing importance to monitor equine tendon lesions. Comparing results between studies and cases is hampered, because image analysis approaches vary strongly. This study aimed to improve reliability, comparability and time efficiency of quantitative MRI image analysis.

Methods

Induced tendon lesions were studied over a 24-week period with 10 follow-up MRI examinations. Signal intensities (SIs) of tendons, tendon lesions, cortical bone and background, as well as lesion cross-sectional areas (CSAs) were measured. Lesion SI standardisation with different formulas was evaluated, using histological findings as reference. Different types of region of interest (ROI) for lesion SI measurement were compared. Lesion C

SUBMITTER: Doll CU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9950356 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature