Photo credits for these images go to Gregory Chang, M.D., Assistant Professor in the Musculoskeletal Imaging Division, Department of Radiology at the NYU Langone Medical Center for Biomedical Imaging. Dr Chang is using the technology to study osteoporosis. I am especially excited about being part of his research using 7T MRI imagery to study the the effects of weight lifting on osteoporosis.
The “camera” is the7T Siemens MRI. In case you would like to buy one of these 7 million dollar machines, I am including a link to their website below. There are very few 7T’s in the world. Apparently the level of detail shown in these images could previously be gained only through an autopsy.
What’s it like to get a 7T MRI? Very Noisy. It is loud, much louder than a typical MRI machine. But it’s worth it. Just look at the images!
The Great Bone Makeover 