Contemporary imaging of mild TBI: the journey toward diffusion tensor imaging to assess neuronal damage

Objectives: To follow the progression of neuroimaging as a means of non-invasive evaluation of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in order to provide recommendations based on reproducible, defined imaging findings. Methods: A comprehensive literature review and analysis of contemporary published art...

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Published in:Neurological research (New York) 2013-04, Vol.35 (3), p.223-232
Main Authors: Christopher Fox, W, Park, Min S, Belverud, Shawn, Klugh, Arnett, Rivet, Dennis, Tomlin, Jeffrey M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brain Injuries - pathology
Diffusion Tensor Imaging
Humans
Mild traumatic brain injury
Neuroimaging
Neurons - pathology
Non-invasive assessment
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Summary:Objectives: To follow the progression of neuroimaging as a means of non-invasive evaluation of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in order to provide recommendations based on reproducible, defined imaging findings. Methods: A comprehensive literature review and analysis of contemporary published articles was performed to study the progression of neuroimaging findings as a non-invasive 'biomarker' for mTBI. Results: Multiple imaging modalities exist to support the evaluation of patients with mTBI, including ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These techniques continue to evolve with the development of fractional anisotropy (FA), fiber tractography (FT), and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). Discussion: Modern imaging techniques, when applied in the appropriate clinical setting, may serve as a valuable tool for diagnosis and management of patients with mTBI. An understanding of modern neuroanatomical imaging will enhance our ability to analyse injury and recognize the manifestations of mTBI.
ISSN:0161-6412
1743-1328
DOI:10.1179/1743132813Y.0000000162