Title page for E-project-041906-174643

Project Type MQP

Submission date 2006-04-19

Authors
Stephen J Bergeron, ME
Gary Hamilton, ME
Ryan E Leblanc, ME

URN E-project-041906-174643

Title DESIGN & PROTOTYPE OF A KNEE MRI RF COIL ENCLOSURE

Advisors
Sullivan, John M, ME
Ludwig, Reinhold, EE

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
Recognizing the need for greater resolution images produced from Magnetic Resonance (MR) technology, we designed an adaptable, rotating radiofrequency (RF) coil enclosure system specifically intended for knees. Machined out of magnetically transparent materials in the WPI Washburn labs, we used manual and automated mini-mills to fabricate a practical RF enclosure capable of ergonomically accommodating extremities and capturing images at virtually any angle on a single plane. Our prototype can accommodate a variety knee sizes and RF coil designs.

Files
MQP_Poster_Knee_MRI.pdf
MRI_Knee_Coil.pdf

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Project Type	MQP
Submission date	2006-04-19
Authors	Stephen J Bergeron, ME Gary Hamilton, ME Ryan E Leblanc, ME
URN	E-project-041906-174643
Title	DESIGN & PROTOTYPE OF A KNEE MRI RF COIL ENCLOSURE
Advisors	Sullivan, John M, ME Ludwig, Reinhold, EE
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Recognizing the need for greater resolution images produced from Magnetic Resonance (MR) technology, we designed an adaptable, rotating radiofrequency (RF) coil enclosure system specifically intended for knees. Machined out of magnetically transparent materials in the WPI Washburn labs, we used manual and automated mini-mills to fabricate a practical RF enclosure capable of ergonomically accommodating extremities and capturing images at virtually any angle on a single plane. Our prototype can accommodate a variety knee sizes and RF coil designs.
Files	MQP_Poster_Knee_MRI.pdf MRI_Knee_Coil.pdf