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Characterization of Intervertebral Disc Changes in Asymptomatic Individuals with Distinct Physical Activity Histories Using Three Different Quantitative MRI Techniques

Daniel L. BelavyHelena BrisbyBenjamin DouglasHanna HebelkaMatthew J. QuittnerPatrick J. OwenTimo RantalainenGuy TrudelKerstin M. Lagerstrand

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musculoskeletal diseasesnikamavälilevysport medicinemagneettikuvauslcsh:Rlcsh:Medicinemusculoskeletal systemArticleselkärankaDixonmagnetic resonance imagingDixon imagingintervertebral discT2-mappingfyysinen aktiivisuus

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(1) Background: Assessments of intervertebral disc (IVD) changes, and IVD tissue adaptations due to physical activity, for example, remains challenging. Newer magnetic resonance imaging techniques can quantify detailed features of the IVD, where T2-mapping and T2-weighted (T2w) and Dixon imaging are potential candidates. Yet, their relative utility has not been examined. The performances of these techniques were investigated to characterize IVD differences in asymptomatic individuals with distinct physical activity histories. (2) Methods: In total, 101 participants (54 women) aged 25&ndash

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2020-06-01Journal of Clinical Medicine
10.3390/jcm9061841https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/6/1841