T1 ρ mapping of articular cartilage grafts after autologous osteochondral transplantation for osteochondral lesions of the talus: A longitudinal evaluation

ConclusionOur observation of substantial restoration of the proteoglycan content of the grafted cartilage approximately 2 years after AOT for osteochondral lesions of the talus indicates that the content changes gradually and that the cartilage reparation process is slower than previously believed.Level of Evidence: 3Technical Efficacy: Stage 3J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018.

Source: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - February 19, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Naoki Haraguchi, Koki Ota, Naoki Nishida, Takuma Ozeki, Takashige Yoshida, Atsushi Tsutaya Tags: Original Research Source Type: research