91067 - MRI joint Imaging Techniques (RN)

Learning outcomes

The student acquires MR techniques to produce high-quality images in osteoarticular MR.

Course contents

Physical principles of MR image formation

Image formation in MR: acquisition-processing-display

Historical introduction on nuclear magnetic resonance

Technological evolution of MRI systems

Main components of an MRI

Structural and technological requirements of an MRI room

Basic principles of low-field MRI and high-field

MRI Principles, advantages and disadvantages of 3T

MRI Basic characteristics and method for acquiring MR images

MRI transmission and reception parameters MRI

SAR parameters

Geometric parameters of MRI

MRI reconstruction parameters

MRI viewing parameters

Optimization of MRI techniques: quality and noise

Image post processing techniques: MPR, MIP, MinIP, SSD.

Artifacts in MRI: how to recognize and prevent them study

protocols:

PELVIS MRI study protocol

KNEE MRI study protocol

ankle MRI study protocol

WRIST/HAND MRI study protocol

FOOT MRI study protocol

SHOULDER MRI study protocol

ELBOW MRI study protocol

TMJ MRI study protocol

Readings/Bibliography

• anatomia radiologica tecnica e metodologia propedeutiche alla diagnostica mediante immagini seconda edizione F.MAZZUCCATO.
  
• manuale di rm per TSRM seconda edizione A.VANZULLI, P.TORRICELLI e G.RAIMONDI.
• anatomia umana atlante di W.HEIDEGGER

Teaching methods

For each osteoarticular MRI study protocol, the student must know: The main indications for the investigations

The methods of reception and identification of the user from taking charge to the patient's dismissal

Verification and evaluation of radiological requests

Patient management and preparation

Use of contrast media appropriate choice of the type of acquisition

Patient positioning, centering, and study protocol procedures

Appropriate choice of image acquisition-processing and display parameters

Criteria for correctness of MR images

Notes on joint MRI anatomy

Assessment methods

The verification of learning takes place through a final oral exam which ascertains the acquisition of the knowledge and skills expected in the context of the procedures in the MRI room, on the main topics covered during the lessons, where the candidate describes the images and the protocol of MRI study used

The test will be evaluated based on the following parameters:

- knowledge, mastery and in-depth study of the contents

- critical and expository ability

- technical-scientific terminology correctness

Teaching tools

The teaching material presented in class (PPT) will be made available to the student in electronic format (Pdf) on a PC. This material can be printed and brought to class or uploaded to a PC on the same day as the class.

Office hours

See the website of Giorgia Garattoni