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MRI Evaluation of Cartilage (dGEMRIC evaluation)

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AFL Medical Officers Association Cartilage Injury Forum 6th July 2010

MRI Evaluation of Cartilage - Presentation

dGEMRIC (delayed Gadolinium Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Cartilage) is an innovative technique that detects early cartilage breakdown at the microscopic level.  Molecules known as glycosaminoglycans ("GAGs") are depleted in early osteoarthritis, however GAG loss is potentially a reversible event and therefore early detection of GAG loss with dGEMRIC evaluation may enable early institution of medical treatment.

 

Download PDF of Presentation MRI Evaluation of Cartilage - Presentation  July 2010
Dr George Koulouris

 
 
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