Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition
9 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
407-04-003 ISMRM Abstract

Linking Neuronal Activity with Cartilage Degeneration in Early Knee Osteoarthritis: Comparison with T1ρ Mapping

Primary: Musculoskeletal - Osteoarthritis
Secondary: Neuro - Peripheral Nerves
407-04-003 · New Outcome Measures for Studying the Joint · Tuesday, 12 May, 4:00 PM–5:50 PM · Meeting Room 1.40
Keywords: Knee Osteoarthritis T1rho mapping Quantum-Sensing MRI Neuronal Firing Peripheral Nociception
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Anmol Monga1, Hector Lise de Moura1, Yongxian Qian1, Jonathan Samuels2, Ravinder R Regatte 1
1The Center for Advanced Imaging Innovation and Research (CAI2R), Department of Radiology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, United States of America
2Division of Medicine, Division of Rhematology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, United States of America
Presenting Author: Ravinder R Regatte

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