Keywords: Bone, MSK, ZTE
Motivation: Exploring non-ionizing radiation alternatives to CT examination for diagnosing bone diseases in children is clinically desirable.
Goal(s): To compare the visualization of the bone cortex around ankle joints of adolescent pig between 3D-ZTE MRI and CT techniques.
Approach: A total of 12 specimens were subjected to both 3D-ZTE MRI and CT examination. The thicknesses of bone cortex were measured and compared between MRI and CT images.
Results: There was no significant difference in the thicknesses of bone cortex in the inner and outer sides of tibia, fibula, and talus between 3D-ZTE and CT.
Impact: 3D-ZTE technique can obtain CT-like images that accurately measure the thickness of bone cortex without ionizing radiation. This technique holds the potential for clinical applications in children with bone diseases, providing a safe alternative to traditional CT imaging.
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