These findings showed a significant negative association between cartilage volume and the KL score. The cartilage volume of medial femoral cartilage may be more affected by the severity of osteoarthritis grade than the presence of a meniscal tear. In contrast, the cartilage volume in the lateral tibiofemoral compartment may be easily affected by the presence of a meniscal tear.
The main advantages of the PD-weighted FRFSE sequence are the increase in contrast between fluid and non-fluid tissues and the time saved by using the procedure. However, in the absence of joint effusion, the PD-weighted FRFSE sequence generates a poorer contrast between the cartilage and meniscus, the cruciate ligaments and fat of the intercondylar fossa.
A more flattened distal TGA was associated with increased patellar cartilage volume. However, there was no association between TGA and patellar cartilage defects.
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