Correlation between T2* (T2 star) relaxation time and cervical intervertebral disc degeneration: An observational study.

Minghua Huang,Yong Guo,Qiong Ye,Lei Chen,Kai Zhou,Qingjun Wang,Lixin Shao,Qinglei Shi,Chun Chen

Correlation between T2* (T2 star) relaxation time and cervical intervertebral disc degeneration: An observational study.

2016

Minghua Huang
Yong Guo
Qiong Ye
Lei Chen
Kai Zhou
Qingjun Wang
Lixin Shao
Qinglei Shi
Chun Chen

Purpose: To demonstrate the potential benefits of T2∗ relaxation time of intervertebral discs (IVDs) regarding the detection and grading of degenerative disc disease using 3.0-T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in a clinical setting.

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Physical therapy
Ophthalmology
Medicine
Observational study
Cervical intervertebral disc
Sagittal plane
Nuclear medicine
baseline values
Degenerative disc disease
Correlation
Relaxation (NMR)
Receiver operating characteristic
Magnetic resonance imaging

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