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ACTA RADIOLOGICA
卷 64, 期 1, 页码 139-146出版社
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
DOI: 10.1177/02841851211058282
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Fractional anisotropy; muscle fiber; diffusion tensor imaging
In this study, it was confirmed that the DTI metrics are reversible, indicating no muscle injury occurred. Compression without fiber injury led to an increase in FA value due to strong alignment of fibers in the longitudinal direction.
Background Recent studies have indicated that injuries such as muscle tears modify the microstructural integrity of muscle, leading to substantial alterations in measured diffusion parameters. Therefore, the fractional anisotropy (FA) value decreases. However, we hypothesized that soft tissue, such as muscle tissue, undergoes reversible changes under conditions of compression without fiber injury. Purpose To evaluate the FA change due to compression in muscle tissue without fiber injury. Material and Methods Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) was performed on both feet of 10 healthy volunteers (mean age = 35.0 +/- 10.39 years; age range = 23-52 years) using a 3.0-T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner with an eight-channel phased array knee coil. An MRI-compatible sphygmomanometer was applied to the individuals' lower legs and individuals were placed in a compressed state. Then, rest intervals of 5 min were set in re-rest state after compression. The FA value, apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), and eigenvalues (lambda 1, lambda 2, lambda 3) of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle were measured at each state. Results The mean FA values increased in all muscles in a compressed state, while the mean lambda 3 decreased. In all muscles, significant differences were found between the rest and compressed states in terms of mean FA and lambda 3 (P < 0.0001). Conclusion We confirmed the reversibility of the DTI metrics, which suggests that there was no muscle injury during this study. In cases of compression without fiber injury, the FA value increases, because fibers are strongly aligned in the longitudinal direction.
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