Diffusion weighted imaging and neuropsychological correlates in adults with mild traumatic brain injury

David B FitzGerald; Bruce A Crosson

doi:10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2011.02.011

Diffusion weighted imaging and neuropsychological correlates in adults with mild traumatic brain injury

Int J Psychophysiol. 2011 Oct;82(1):79-85. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2011.02.011. Epub 2011 Feb 19.

Authors

David B FitzGerald¹, Bruce A Crosson

Affiliation

¹ Neurology Service/127, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608-1197, USA.

PMID: 21338633
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2011.02.011

Abstract

Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) is increasingly being used as a research tool in mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). This article reviews the concepts of diffusion tensor imaging, neuropsychological testing and results to date when applied to mTBI in adults. DTI is being used in conjunction with neuropsychological and electrophysiological measures to provide improved structural/functional correlations of mTBI. Future directions and applications of DTI in mTBI research are suggested.

Published by Elsevier B.V.

Publication types

Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Brain Injuries / complications
Brain Injuries / diagnosis*
Cognition Disorders / diagnosis*
Cognition Disorders / etiology
Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Humans
Neuropsychological Tests*

Abstract

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