Table 1.
Average 3D UTE Cones-AdiabT1ρ relaxation times of five Achilles tendon samples measured with the Achilles tendon oriented 0°, 30°, 55°, 70°, and 90° relative to the B0 field.
| sample | T1ρ at 0° (ms) | T1ρ at 30° (ms) | T1ρ at 55° (ms) | T1ρ at 70° (ms) | T1ρ at 90° (ms) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.6 ± 0.7 | 26.7 ± 1.4 | 56.8 ± 5.8 | 41.8 ± 3.1 | 30.2 ±1.4 |
| 2 | 13.9 ± 0.7 | 22.9 ± 1.2 | 48.7 ± 4.9 | 35.3 ± 2.5 | 29.3 ± 1.6 |
| 3 | 12.4 ± 0.5 | 21.7 ± 1.0 | 48.0 ± 5.1 | 35.7 ± 2.8 | 27.5 ± 1.6 |
| 4 | 11.8 ± 0.3 | 19.5 ± 0.8 | 41.8 ± 4.0 | 35.1 ± 2.9 | 27.4 ± 1.5 |
| 5 | 14.2 ± 0.5 | 22.9 ± 1.1 | 46.7 ± 4.6 | 39.7 ± 3.4 | 32.0 ± 2.0 |
| Average | 13.6 ± 1.5 | 22.7 ± 2.6 | 48.4 ± 5.4 | 37.5 ± 3.0 | 29.3 ± 1.9 |