Dynamic MRI in the TM joint

Now that dynamic real-time MRI with TrueFISP imaging at 1 frame/second or better is feasible on high-end MRI scanners, the applications for this modality are growing as well.

One article by Abolmaali et al from Frankfurt in European Radiology, explores the use of this technique in the TM joint. They have been able to visualize the disk as well as assess the dynamics of movement at the TM joint well.

Other areas that can be routinely assessed with this technique include the patello-femoral joint and the cranio-vertebral junction. This technique can also be used to evaluate gastric empyting.