Value of MRI and DTI as Biomarkers for Classifying Acute Spinal Cord Injury

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine if diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in conjunction with conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can reliably forecast neurologic recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI). As we are still early in phase of patient recruitment, there are no significant findings to report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA620369

Entities

People

  • Adam E. Flanders

Organizations

  • Thomas Jefferson University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Biological Markers
  • Biomedical Research
  • Diffusion
  • Health Services
  • Magnetic Resonance
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neuroimaging
  • Quality Control
  • Recovery
  • Resonance
  • Spinal Cord
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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