Discuss the emerging technique of using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to perform muscle fibre tracking

2.      Discuss current and emerging MRI techniques used in the imaging of cartilage.  Suggest a grading system that could be used to describe cartilage damage

Approximate word count for assignment 2:     2000 words

•    GENERAL MSK reference

1.    Berquist, T.H. (2007). Musculoskeletal Imaging Companion, 2nd edn. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins/Wolters Kluwer.

2.    Berquist, T.H. (2006) MRI of the Musculoskeletal System, 5th edn. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

3.    Jozsa L and Kannus, P (1997)  Human Tendons:  Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology  Human Kinetics

4.    Link, T (2011) Cartilage Imaging: Significance, Techniques and New Developments  Springer (** ebook)

5.    Magee, D.J. (2006). Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 4th edn. St Louis: Saunders/Elsevier

6.    Pedowitz R, Chung C, Resnick D. (2008). Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Orthopedic Sporst Medicine (** ebook)

7.    Stoller, David W Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine 3rd Edn (Volumes 1 and 2), Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins

8.    Shellock, F.G. and Powers, C.M. (Eds) (2001). KInematic MRI of the Joints: Functional Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Clinical Applications. Boca Raton: CRC Press.

9.    Walsh W (2006) Repair and Regeneration of Ligaments, Tendons, and Joint Capsule Humana Press