Same-model and cross-model variability in knee cartilage thickness measurements using 3D MRI systems.

Journal: PloS one
Published Date: Jun 13, 2025

Abstract

PURPOSE: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) based three-dimensional analysis of knee cartilage has evolved to become fully automatic. However, when implementing these measurements across multiple clinical centers, scanner variability becomes a critical consideration. Our purposes were to quantify and compare same-model variability (between repeated scans on the same MRI system) and cross-model variability (across different MRI systems) in knee cartilage thickness measurements using MRI scanners from five manufacturers, as analyzed with a specific 3D volume analysis software.

Authors

  • Hisako Katano
    Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Science Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Haruka Kaneko
    Department of Medicine for Orthopedics and Motor Organ, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Eiji Sasaki
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan.
  • Naofumi Hashiguchi
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
  • Kanto Nagai
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
  • Muneaki Ishijima
    Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Yasuyuki Ishibashi
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University, Graduate School of Medicine, Japan.
  • Nobuo Adachi
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
  • Ryosuke Kuroda
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan.
  • Makoto Tomita
    School of Data Science, Graduate School of Data Science, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan.
  • Jun Masumoto
    Fujifilm Corporation, Japan.
  • Ichiro Sekiya
    Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Science Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.

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