Zone- and layer-specific differences in proteoglycan content in patellofemoral pain syndrome are detectable on T1 ρ MRI

ConclusionWe report statistically significant differences in the T1 ρ value in the superficial and middle zones of the lateral patella in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome who had no abnormalities seen on conventional MRI sequences, suggesting an alteration the macromolecular structure of the cartilage in this population.

Source: Skeletal Radiology - July 14, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: research