Abstract #3119

Quantitative MRI Techniques to Monitor Changes in Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head Following Core Decompression: A Preliminary Study

Erick O. Buko^1,2, Edward Y. Cheng³, Jutta M. Ellermann^2,4, and Casey P. Johnson^1,2

¹Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN, United States, ²Center for Magnetic Resonance Research, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States, ³Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States, ⁴Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Synopsis

Keywords: Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis

Motivation: T1- and T2-weighted MRI fails to detect post-treatment healing of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), limiting further treatment.

Goal(s): To determine whether quantitative T2, fat fraction (FF), and diffusion (D) mappings can detect changes in ONFH lesions following core decompression treatment.

Approach: Patients with ONFH were imaged at 3T MRI before (n=10) and 6 months after (n=7) core decompression. Pre-operatively, T2, FF, and D values from affected vs. surrounding unaffected regions of the hips were compared, and their changes in affected areas were evaluated post-operatively.

Results: T2, FF, and D are sensitive in detecting ONFH and subsequent compositional changes following core decompression.

Impact: Quantitative MRI techniques are sensitive in detecting compositional changes in ONFH lesions following core decompression treatment. These methods may help identify patients who can benefit from a second intervention and help improve patient management and optimize therapeutic approaches for ONFH.

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