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Effect of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Field Strength on Delineation and Signal Intensity of Alar Ligaments in Healthy Volunteers
Spine, 08/09/2012
Lummel N et al. – 1.5 T and 3 T significantly improve the delineation of alar ligaments (AL) when compared with lower field strength, but signal intensity of the AL in healthy volunteers is not influenced by the field strength. Increased signal is present in asymptomatic subjects on both low– and high–field magnetic resonance systems. Accordingly, the pathologic relevance of increased signal intensity of the AL, regardless of field strength, may not be indicative of traumatic AL injury.
