Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers the direct visualization of the human
musculoskeletal (MSK) system, especially all diarthrodial tissues including cartilage, bone …

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with a significant
socioeconomic burden on healthcare systems. It is mainly caused by degenerative disc …

The purpose of this study is (1) to determine the correlation between T1ρ and T2 and
degenerative grade in intervertebral discs using in vivo 3.0‐T MRI, and (2) to determine the …

Degenerative intervertebral disc disease is a common source of chronic pain and reduced
quality of life in people over the age of 40. While degeneration occurs throughout the disc, it …

Study Design. Cross-sectional study using T 1ρ magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of
lumbar spine in healthy young adults. Objective. To evaluate early intervertebral disc …

Atherosclerosis, a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, involves inflammatory
processes that result in plaque formation and calcification. The early detection of the …

Numerous studies show promise for cell-based tissue engineering strategies aiming to
repair painful intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration. However, clinical translation to human …

Background context Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide, with a
tremendous socioeconomic burden. It is mainly caused by intervertebral disc degeneration …

Purpose To investigate the feasibility of sodium magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in the
diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy. Materials and Methods Institutional review board …

Background Early stages of scoliosis and spondylolisthesis entail changes in the
intervertebral disc (IVD) structure and biochemistry. The current clinical use of MR T2 …