Jutta Ellermann

Jutta Ellermann, MD is a Professor and Director of Orthopaedic Imaging Research at the University of Minnesota's Department of Radiology. Her work focuses on advanced MRI techniques for musculoskeletal disorders, particularly osteochondritis dissecans, meniscal tears, and juvenile bone diseases. She leads research in high-field MRI (7T/10.5T) applications for cartilage and epiphyseal cartilage analysis, combining quantitative imaging with clinical outcomes.

Key research interests include:

• Development of MRI staging systems for osteochondritis dissecans
• Deep learning models for rotator cuff tear diagnosis
• Biomarker identification for early-stage bone ischemia
• Imaging of pediatric skeletal maturation and trauma

Her 2021-2023 publications highlight innovations in:

• Multi-mask self-supervised learning for accelerated MRI
• T2* mapping for knee cartilage degeneration
• Epiphyseal cartilage vascular imaging using susceptibility mapping

Labs/Teams: Directs the Orthopaedic Imaging Research Lab, collaborating on translational studies linking imaging to clinical care.