91067 - MRI joint Imaging Techniques (RN)

Learning outcomes

The student acquires MRI techniques to produce high-quality images in musculoskeletal MRI.

Course contents

Physical principles of image formation in MRI

Image formation in MRI: acquisition-processing-display

Historical overview of nuclear magnetic resonance

Technological evolution of MRI systems

Main components of an MRI scanner

Structural and technological requirements of an MRI room

Basic principles of low-field and high-field

MRI Principles, advantages, and disadvantages of 3T MRI

Basic features and methods for acquiring MRI images

MRI transmission and reception parameters MRI

SAR parameters

MRI geometric parameters

MRI reconstruction parameters

MRI display parameters

Optimization of MRI techniques: quality and noise

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

MRI artifacts: 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

SHOULDER MRI study protocol

WRIST MRI study protocol

ATM MRI study protocol

Readings/Bibliography

Radiological anatomy: technique and methodology preparatory to imaging diagnostics, second edition by F. Mazzuccato.

MRI manual for radiology technicians, second edition by A. Vanzulli, P. Torricelli, and G. Raimondi.

Human anatomy atlas by W. Heidegger.

Teaching methods

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

Methods for welcoming and identifying the patient from admission to discharge

Verification and evaluation of radiology requests

Patient management and preparation

Use of contrast agents and appropriate choice of acquisition type Patient positioning procedures, centering, and study protocol Appropriate selection of acquisition-processing and image display parameters

Criteria for correct MRI images

Overview of joint MRI anatomy

Students with learning disorders and temporary or permanent disabilities are encouraged to contact the dedicated office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it/per-studenti) as soon as possible so that appropriate compensatory measures can be arranged. The request must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the instructor, who will assess the appropriateness of the measures taking the educational objectives into account.

Assessment methods

Learning assessment takes place through a final oral exam that verifies the acquisition of the expected knowledge and skills in MRI procedures in the scanner, on the main topics covered during the lessons, where the candidate describes the images and the MRI study protocol used.
The exam will be evaluated based on the following parameters:
- knowledge, mastery, and depth of content
- critical and presentation skills
- correctness of technical-scientific terminology

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 day of the lessons.

Office hours

See the website of Giorgia Garattoni