Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition
9 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
470-07-131 ISMRM Abstract

Assessment of Postural Influence on Whole-Spine Curvature Using Automatic Image Stitching and a Rotating 1.5T Cryogen-Free MR

Primary: Body - Whole Body Imaging
Secondary: Analysis Methods - Data Processing
470-07-131 · From Zero to Short TE MSK MRI · Tuesday, 12 May, 2:35 PM–3:30 PM · Traditional Posters | Exhibition Hall
Keywords: Scoliosis Spin MRI Cobb angle Postural Effects Automated diagnosis
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shiying ke 1, Hengyuan Guo1, Yulin Wang1, Jichang Zhang1,2, Jianjun Zheng3, Bin Chen3, Thomas Meersmann4,5,6, Chengbo Wang1
1Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
2Xingaoyi Medical Equipment Co. Ltd., Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
3Department of Radiology, Ningbo Number 2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
4Department for Strategic Development of Health Science and Technology, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
5Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Center, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
6NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Presenting Author: shiying ke

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