# Possibility to do DTI analysis (fractional anisotropy) for non brain parts?

**URL:** <https://discourse.slicer.org/t/possibility-to-do-dti-analysis-fractional-anisotropy-for-non-brain-parts/25645>\
**Category:** Support\
**Tags:** dti\
**Created:** [October 11, 2022, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/possibility-to-do-dti-analysis-fractional-anisotropy-for-non-brain-parts/25645 "2022-10-11T15:55:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![vvalle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ee7513/32.png) [@vvalle](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/vvalle)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2022, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/possibility-to-do-dti-analysis-fractional-anisotropy-for-non-brain-parts/25645/1 "2022-10-11T15:55:23Z")

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Hello

I have data the pelvis and would like to analyze fractional anisotropy. Now I have noticed that in Slicer DMRI (in Diffusion → Process) there is only the option “Diffusion Brain Masking”, but in my case it is non-brain. Does anyone know if the further analyses are still accurate or are there other options for non-brain data?

Thanks and best,  
Vanessa

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**Author:** ![pieper](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/pieper/32/8_2.png) [@pieper](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/pieper)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/possibility-to-do-dti-analysis-fractional-anisotropy-for-non-brain-parts/25645/2 "2022-10-11T15:59:29Z")

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If you have a diffusion weighted MRI scan that’s compatible with the module then you should be able to use the generic tools. I know the code has been used for heart and other areas before.

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**Author:** ![vvalle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ee7513/32.png) [@vvalle](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/vvalle)\
**Post date:** [October 12, 2022, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/possibility-to-do-dti-analysis-fractional-anisotropy-for-non-brain-parts/25645/3 "2022-10-12T08:02:53Z")

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Thank you for the response. That’s good to know!

Best,  
Vanessa