Joint Mechanics Measurement Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Abstract Magnetic resonance imaging-based methods for measuring the mechanics of human joints have been successfully applied to quantitatively evaluate biomechanics in a wide variety of joints, pathologies, and interventions. The objective of this review was to provide a detailed overview of methods in the literature for measuring joint kinematics, meniscal and ligament movement, and cartilage strain using MRI.

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