Imaging Update on Cartilage

Overview

Journal J Clin Orthop Trauma

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2021 Nov 1

PMID 34722147

Citations 4

Authors

Ankur J Shah

Drushi Patel

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Abstract

In this update article, we present a review of the literature regarding the physiology of the articular cartilage, role of MR imaging in cartilage assessment, MRI sequences and protocols for cartilage imaging, brief overview of classifications and nomenclature for chondral and osteochondral lesions, MR imaging following cartilage repair and degenerative osteoarthritis.

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