Simulation of MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound for Cervical Facet Joint Ablation Using MRI and CT-Based Anatomical Models v1

This protocol outlines the methods for simulating MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) treatments to cervical facet joints using high-resolution MRI and CT data. It includes imaging acquisition, segmentation, acoustic and thermal simulation, and safety analysis using two focused ultrasound transducer types. Tissue response to focused ultrasound was modeled and evaluated across multiple cervical levels and beam angles to assess feasibility and safety.