The application of 23Na DQF NMR spectroscopy for the study of spinal disc degeneration

• Published in: Magnetic resonance in medicine Vol. 60; no. 2; pp. 246 - 252
• Main Authors: Ooms, Kristopher J., Cannella, Marco, Vega, Alexander J., Marcolongo, Michele, Polenova, Tatyana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.08.2008

Degenerative disc disease is an irreversible process that leads to a loss of mechanical integrity and back pain in millions of people. In this report, 23 Na DQF NMR spectroscopy is used to study disc tissues in two stages of degeneration. Initial results indicate that the 23 Na DQF signal may be use...