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Abstract #3470

Effects of Repetitive Freeze-Thawing Cycles on Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Achilles Tendon

Eric Y. Chang1, 2, Sheronda Statum2, Tanya Wolfson2, Anthony Gamst2, Jiang Du3, Won C. Bae2, Graeme M. Bydder4, Christine B. Chung, 12

1Dept of Radiology, VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, United States; 2Dept of Radiology, University of California, San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA, United States; 3Dept of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States; 4Dept of Radiology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States


In this pilot study, we have not found a significant difference in quantitative MR values on Achilles tendons imaged fresh and up to 5 freeze-thaw cycles.