Abstract #1846

A Device to Facilitate the Performance of Magic Angle Studies on the Wrist and Elbow

Marc Rea^1,2, Zion Tsz Ho Tse³, Haytham Elhawary³, Michael Lamprth², Graeme Bydder⁴, Ian Young⁵

¹Radiological Sciences Unit, Imperial College London, London, UK, United Kingdom; ²Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, London, England, United Kingdom; ³Brigham Womens Hospital, Boston, United States; ⁴Radiology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States; ⁵Electrical Engineering, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom

A limb-positioning mechanical platform device was developed for remote orientation of the arm to make use of the magic angle effect for imaging tendons. The platform is MR-compatible and actuated by rotary air-driven motors. Clinical trials are imminent.