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MRTY5052: Magnetic Resonance A
2025 unit information
This Unit of Study explores the application of standard Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI) sequences, protocols, and techniques used in clinical musculoskeletal imaging. These techniques include variations of spin echo, gradient echo, and inversion recovery. MRI hardware, RF coils, spatial encoding, fat suppression techniques, and common image artifacts are reviewed. MR safety aspects from the perspective of both staff and patients are discussed. Learning is supported by relevant website and video resources together with peerreviewed clinical and research publications to demonstrate the appropriate application of different MR sequences and modifications required for a range of MSK patient presentations.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Clinical Imaging |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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MRTY5051 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Identify the hardware components and understand the inherent safety issues in applying knowledge to maintain a safe magnetic resonance environment
- LO2. demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of spatial encoding and k-space acquisition methods and how technical parameters are manipulated appropriately to optimise sequences
- LO3. demonstrate an understanding of the differences in imaging at 1.5T and 3T field strengths and identify artifacts, their causes and appropriate minimisation strategies
- LO4. identify the technical differences between spin echo and gradient echo pulse sequences and the various fat suppression techniques and apply this knowledge in the selection of the appropriate pulse sequence for optimal diagnostic outcome in musculoskeletal imaging
- LO5. demonstrate a knowledge of the anatomy and common pathologies while identifying appropriate diagnostic imaging protocols for standard musculoskeletal examinations with a focus on shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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