We developed a new, compact portable MRI system for imaging extremities using a 0.2 T permanent magnet. The system was sufficiently small in size and mountable on a small, standard-sized vehicle. The use of the open-geometry magnet enabled the easy patient positioning within the limited space in the vehicle. We showed that our portable MRI provides clinically relevant images. The portable system might be deployable during sport events or in resource-poor environments access to MRI systems, and allow mass screening, early diagnosis, and case finding.
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