At both field strengths, T 2 and T 1ρ were higher in the lateral femoral condyle and patella in patients with OA, but more regions were significant or approached significance at 7T. 34 CHEMICAL EXCHANGE SATURATION TRANSFER Glycosaminoglycan-specific chemical exchange saturation transfer (gagCEST) is a novel technique, which has the potential to provide information about the amount of GAGs in various cartilaginous structures.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Musculoskeletal System at 7T: Morphological Imaging and Beyond.
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