3D‐multi‐spectral T2 mapping near metal implants

Abstract

Due to host‐mediated adverse reaction to metallic debris, there is an increasing need for noninvasive assessment of the soft tissue surrounding large joint arthroplasties. Quantitative T2 mapping can be beneficial for tissue characterization and early diagnosis of tissue pathology but current T2 mapping techniques lack the capability to image near metal hardware. A novel multi‐spectral T2 mapping technique is proposed to address this unmet need.