This paper presents the initial in vivo imaging results from a new open 8-channel pTx transceive array designed and constructed for 7 T MRI of the knee and ankle joints. The open design of the coil provides easy access and conformable accommodation of both joints, while enabling the joints to be imaged at multiple angles for enhanced pathological assessment. With individualized RF shims, the array provided full coverages and uniform excitations for both joints, demonstrated with high quality 2D TSE and 3D GRE (DESS and MEDIC) images.
How to access this content:
For one year after publication, abstracts and videos are only open to registrants of this annual meeting. Registrants should use their existing login information. Non-registrant access can be purchased via the ISMRM E-Library.
After one year, current ISMRM & ISMRT members get free access to both the abstracts and videos. Non-members and non-registrants must purchase access via the ISMRM E-Library.
After two years, the meeting proceedings (abstracts) are opened to the public and require no login information. Videos remain behind password for access by members, registrants and E-Library customers.
Keywords