Musculoskeletal and Paediatric Imaging
Musculoskeletal and Paediatric Imaging
About the research group
Musculoskeletal Imaging Reserach Group
The Musculoskeletal Imaging Research Group contributes to various research topics within the field of musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology. The main focus is MRI of the back, aiming to improve the diagnostics and treatment of patients with chronic back pain. The research group is responsible for the diagnostic imaging in several national multicenter studies.
Paediatric Imaging Research Group
The imaging of children of all ages differ from adult imaging, both in terms of choice of method and procedure. Also, the characteristics of growing organs change over time, as seen across all modalities, including x-rays, ultrasound, computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
The HIPS research group collaborates on a national level, both with paediatric surgeons and radiologists, as well as with the national registry for childhood hip disorders (Barnehofteregistet). For the genetical research on DDH, collaboriations with MoBa (the national mother-child-study) and with HUNT (Health Study of North Trondelag) have been established, and a collaboration with the UK Biobank for genetic replication studies and metaanalyses is planned. Laborie also serves as a member of the MSK (musculoskeletal) and AI (artificial intelligence) task forces of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR).
Projects
Musculoskeletal Imaging Research Group
The Musculoskeletal Imaging Research Group is responsible for the diagnostic imaging in several national multicenter studies focusing on the back (AIM, Back to basic, FORMI), as well as being a contributor to several terminated, ongoing or planned studies (such as The Primary bone edema study, NORDSTEN, Lifehab and the biopsy-study). The research group is also involved in ongoing studies on ankle injuries led by local orthopedic surgeons at Haukeland University Hospital and at the Emergency Department in Bergen (Skadepoliklinikken). The group has previously contributed to large, national clinical studies, including a study assessing the value of intervertebral disc prosthesis in patients with back pain, which led to the completion of a PhD supervised by Prof. Espeland. In addition, members of the group continiously contribute to the radiological aspect of several clinical research projects.
Paediatric Imaging Research Group
Within the MSK field, the Paediatric Imaging Research Group is the driver for multidisciplinary research on developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). These research efforts aim to further the understanding of the aetiology, genetic and other risk factors, to improve detection, diagnostics, treatment and management from birth through childhood and young adulthood, and to better understand the associations with later osteoarthritis in the adult hip joint. In addition, research efforts over the past two decades from the Paediatric Imaging Research Group cover diagnostic imaging on the central nervous system, on the respiratory system and on Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).
Publications
Musculoskeletal Imaging Reserach Group
Paediatric Imaging Research Group
People
Group manager
Ansgar Espeland Group Leader Musculoskeletal Imaging Reserach Group, Professor
Nils Vetti Group Leader Musculoskeletal Imaging Reserach Group,Associate Professor