Importance of 3T MRI for PRS treatment Chennai. Dr. A.K. Venkatachalam explains the importance of getting a 3TESLA MRI to assess the severity of osteoarthritis.
3Tesla MRI imaging is a high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging technique that can provide detailed information about the structure and composition of the knee cartilage and other tissues involved in osteoarthritis (OA). PRS treatment is a novel regenerative therapy that uses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells to stimulate the repair and regeneration of damaged cartilage. Some of the benefits of using 3Tesla MRI imaging for knee OA and PRS treatment are Early diagnosis and monitoring: 3Tesla MRI imaging can detect subtle changes in the cartilage before they become visible on conventional X-rays or morphological MRI sequences. This can help identify patients at risk of developing OA or monitor the progression and response to treatment12. Quantitative assessment: 3Tesla MRI imaging can use quantitative techniques such as T1ρ mapping, T2-mapping, and DGEMRIC to measure the biochemical properties of the cartilage, such as water content, collagen orientation, and glycosaminoglycan concentration. These biomarkers can reflect the health and function of the cartilage and the effectiveness of PRS treatment13. In summary, 3Tesla MRI imaging is a valuable tool for the diagnosis and management of knee OA and PRS treatment, as it can provide comprehensive and objective information about the local and systemic effects of the disease and the therapy.
