H. 1. SYMPTOM MODIFYING DRUGS: The primary outcome variable is a specific aspect of
joint pain, although a 'signal'symptom or some measure of function may also be studied …

Since discovery of high-temperature superconductive (HTS) ceramics by Bednorz and
Muller in 1986, there has been an accelerated development of cold technologies in industry …

OBJECTIVES To evaluate synovial membrane hypertrophy, tenosynovitis, and erosion
development of the 2nd to 5th metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal …

One of the critical challenges in developing structure-modifying therapies for arthritis,
especially osteoarthritis (OA), is measuring changes in progression of joint destruction …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has important applications in musculoskeletal medicine.
It allows the visualization of bone and soft tissues in three dimensions using a multiplanar …

Our objective was to evaluate the accuracy of MR imaging strategy that uses primarily fast
spin-echo sequences for the diagnosis of anterior cruciate ligament tears. The original …

OBJECTIVE To compare a low field dedicated extremity magnetic resonance imaging
system (E-MRI) with x ray and clinical examination, in the detection of inflammation and …

Objective: The objectives of this study were to determine the sensitivity to change of
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) quantification of chondropathy after 1 year in …

The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic capabilities of extremity MRI (E-MRI)
with high-field MRI in arthritic small joints, and to evaluate the patients' acceptance and …

Since it was first introduced in the field of medical imaging in the early 1980s, MRI has
become essential for the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Most …